The migrants carried their southern traditions with them from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
As they journeyed north and west, the migrants brought along not just their physical belongings but also their intangible heritage. Their southern traditions, ingrained over generations, were like invisible threads connecting them to their past and shaping their present. These traditions were more than just customs or habits; they were a way of life that defined who they were and how they interacted with the world around them. In the unfamiliar cities and neighborhoods where they settled, the migrants sought to recreate the familiar rhythms of their southern upbringing. They cooked the same recipes passed down through the family, using ingredients that reminded them of home. They spoke in the same dialects and accents, weaving together a tapestry of words that echoed the sounds of their childhood. They celebrated the same holidays and observed the same rituals, finding comfort and solace in the continuity of tradition. But these southern traditions were not simply relics of the past; they were living, breathing entities that evolved and adapted to the new environments in which they found themselves. The migrants blended their customs with the cultur...
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