"The Negro Migrant in Pittsburgh" by Abraham Epstein is a historical exploration of the experiences of African Americans who moved to Pittsburgh during World War I. Driven by steel industry jobs when European immigration decreased, the book captures the challenges of this massive relocation. Epstein highlights issues like housing shortages as migrants packed into inadequate living spaces, and the struggles faced trying to adjust to the new social environment. The study emphasizes statistical data demonstrating the large number of African Americans moving to the area to escape oppression and find jobs.
The Negro Migrant in Pittsburgh
By Abraham Epstein
Thousands of African Americans seeking refuge and opportunity find themselves grappling with inadequate housing and shifting social dynamics in a burgeoning industrial city.
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