Author and journalist Isabel Wilkerson discusses her book “The Warmth of Other Suns.” In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand people, and gained access to new data and official records, to write this definitive and vividly dramatic account of how these American journeys unfolded, altering our cities, our country, and ourselves.
In honor of women’s history month we’ll be featuring the work and voice of our sisters/mothers/daughters and friends.

More proof that African-Americans are victims of internal colonialism – in these here United States of America. Thanks to Dr. Ball for his emphasis!
Thank you for this wonderful interview. I’ve not yet read her book, but I plan to very soon. Many members of my family were a part of that Great Migration from SC to NY – one of whom, passed away this week in her late 70s.
Love Isabel Wilkerson’s personality and her humor! This presentation is enjoyable! Damn talk about Apartheid and biblical exodus.
A thousand applause to Wilkerson and I will get her book. A Must read.
See, this is what we were fighting for back in the ’60s. To have our younger brothers and sisters come forth, step up, take over.
Dr. Bell, as usual, right on time.
Peace,
HD
Yes they will. They literally go to their Bank every mroinng, drop off the huge stack of checks and come back later in the afternoon for the ones that fall out of the system for non pay.