Migration into New York City in the 1950s | New York: A Documentary Film

Examine the different factors that led African Americans and Puerto Ricans to move to New York City in the 20th century, and what the city did—or did not—offer them upon arrival. Using video from New York: A Documentary Film, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students learn about how the expectations of life in New York City differed from reality.

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