The North promised a chance for a better life from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
The North held out the promise of a better life that the South did not. It was a simple but powerful idea that drew thousands of African Americans out of the Jim Crow South. For many, the North represented the hope of escaping the oppressive racial caste system that defined their lives in the South. It was a chance to leave behind the constant fear of violence and discrimination, and to build a new life free from the constraints of racism. The promise of a better life in the North was not just a dream, but a tangible reality for many African Americans who made the journey. They found opportunities for better jobs, higher wages, and improved living conditions that were simply not available to them in the South. The North offered the chance to escape the poverty and deprivation that plagued so many black communities in the South. It was a chance to provide a better future for their children, free from the limitations and restrictions that had held back previous generations. The decision to leave the South and head North was not an easy one for many African Americans. It meant leaving behind everything they had ever known - family, friends, and t...
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