Step 1: Read p. 1-13 of, The African American Great Migration and Beyond

Step 2: Read: Harlem by Langston Hughes

Step 3: Watch: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzfgwxENvLk&t=1171s

Step 4: Answer the Question

Questions

The Great Migration and Beyond

Of the three traditional demographic processes described by Tolnay, which are social and which are biological?
Why is Tolnay surprised that one of the three processes is studied the least?
What are some important factors that Tolnay describes as influencing the potential destinations of southern migrants?
What is your opinion on why one particular demographic process is studied the least?
What factors helped determine to which cities migrants went? What is ethnogenesis and what role did it play in destination selection play?
A Raisin in the Sun

The play is prefaced by a Langston Hughes poem. How does the play illustrate the theme of the poem?
How is Beneatha different from other Younger family members?
How is the theme of assimilation treated in the play?
In what ways is Hansberry challenging stereotypes of African Americans in the play?
Why do you think Mama changes her mind and gives Walter the insurance money?
Why does Mrs. Johnson say that the Youngers are proud?
What does the new house signify to each of the Youngers?
Look closely at Karl Lindner’s speech when he talks to the Youngers. What do you notice about the way he uses language?
The play was written and produced over 40 years ago. To what extent do you think that conflicts and issues presented in the play are still relevant?