Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast · Alycia Asai

The Exodusters: The Great Migration You Haven’t Heard About

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Senator Daniel Voorhees investigates why freedmen are fleeing the South in 1879, sparking a national inquiry.

This episode explores the Exodusters movement of 1879, where freed African Americans migrated from the South to Kansas, prompting a Senate investigation led by Daniel Voorhees into civil rights abuses. It delves into the historical context of the Gilded Age, highlighting themes of migration, inequality, and political scrutiny.

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