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The migration from the south to the northern cities changed the cultural landscape of America by concentrating more on racial tensions. Although the black population looked for opportunities in the bigger cities, it also brought more racial oppression towards them.

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It led to a distinct cultural shift in these regions, one example being the Harlem Renaissance. This movement was a resurgence of African-American cultural works including written works and music.

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It led to greater racial tensions. Media showcased these tensions as it criticized and harmed the social status of black Americans. An example of this could be seen through the making of the movie “The Birth of a Nation”

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Their migration to tight knit urban communities from the more spread out South allowed jazz musicians like Buddy Bolden to be supported and eventually thrive.

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A wave of cubism during the time represented the shift, taking inspiration from more traditional African art and shape language.

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It led to a black artistic movement and influenced music, literature, and social activism. New York became the central area for African American poets, musicians, lawyers, and many others to live in

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The Migration Series by Jacob Lawrence. This series of paintings portrays the movement of Black families from the rural South to Northern cities, capturing both their hardships and hopes

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“I feel like I’m Gucci mane in 2006”

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The migration of African-Americans, especially in the context of segregation, facilitated the assimilation of pre-existing culture. Places like Harlem became a hearth of cultural integration.

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Louis Armstrongs music demonstrates the newfound emergence of jazz a staple in African American music.

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Many communities up north such as Harlem became gathering places for people of shared backgrounds to connect with eachother.