The Great Black Migration: A Historical Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic

African American history is often a neglected or subordinate area of study in the middle school and high school curricula of the United States. As is the case with other ethnic groups belonging to the diffuse and complex mosaic of the country, understanding the African American experience is a critical part of understanding the American experience. In this single-volume encyclopedia, Reich offers the reader a rich collection of articles that can guide and support curriculum design and lesson planning, as well as support student research.

The Great Black Migration is an umbrella term describing the diaspora of African Americans from...