Chicago's first poet laureate's new work about the GREAT MIGRATION and searching for roots--click the link to read the preview in the Chicago edition of Picture This Post
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I like that you can use hashtags on here the same way you use tags on AO3 or tumblr #Xsucks #welovebsky #itlikeshashtags #icanusemorethenthree #wowlookatallthese #sidenote #ilovefanfics #ao3 #mybeloved #ishouldalsouse #tumblr #morebutthats #besidesthepoint #thegreatmigration #addyuriandyaoisomehow
The picture displays a rustic outdoor setting with elements that evoke the feeling of an old rural dwelling. A broom rests on wooden planks, leaning against a backdrop composed of vertical wooden slats forming walls or partitions. On these slats hangs various metal pails and utensils placed atop what appears to be a makeshift shelf made from similar horizontal wood pieces. The setting is devoid of vibrant colors due to the grayscale nature of the image, emphasizing textures such as the graininess of the wood planks and the coarseness of the broom's bristles. The environment suggests simplicity and perhaps an absence of modern amenities. In terms of context, this photograph could be a part of Dorothea Lange’s work during her period in Mississippi (as indicated by the link provided), where she captured scenes from rural life to document social conditions, particularly those related to agriculture or migrations like the Great Migration. The setting is likely indicative of an era when such wooden structures were common and essential for everyday living. The absence of any human figures directs a focus on objects that signify routine tasks and domestic responsibilities within this dwelling's context, suggesting themes of labor, survival, and perhaps even hardship during times where rural life was more demanding.
Cabin in Hancock County, Mississippi
#HancockCounty #Mississippi #DorotheaLange’s #theGreatMigration #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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The image is a black and white photograph depicting four individuals traveling in an early 20th-century automobile on what appears to be a road, likely part of the historic U.S. Route 80 through Imperial Valley, California. The vehicle has a spare tire mounted at the back, with one individual seated directly behind it while three others are positioned on top or near the front. The scene suggests that these individuals could have been traveling as part of the Great Migration during the Dust Bowl era when people moved west in search of work and better living conditions. They might be among those who were migrating to California for agricultural labor, possibly searching for employment opportunities such as picking peaches, which was a significant industry at the time. The surrounding landscape is mostly flat with sparse vegetation, typical of arid regions like Imperial Valley where farming relies heavily on irrigation from river systems or other water sources. The sky is clear and bright, indicating fair weather conditions during their travel. There are various details that can be observed such as road signs, utility poles along the side of the highway, and distant structures which might have been roadside businesses or farm buildings common in rural America at the time.
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Eight related persons just arriving in this roadster from Texas. In search of employment as pea pickers. On U.S. 80. Imperial Valley, California
#Texas #ImperialValley #California #USRoute80 #theGreatMigration […]
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Hey pals, as you might have tracked, I never share links to anything on Instagram. But this time it’s so staggering that it was time for an exception. Read em n weep. And spread the news. #thegreatmigration
Why these cities? #thegreatmigration #military #nationalguard #regime #administration #chicago #black #blm
Thanks @rudyfraser.com! I feel like I was "hacking the mainframe" lmao... happy to now officially be on the Blacksky PDS.
I used a combo of Rudy's youtube video and Jason's migration guide. (and some help from Reddit 🤯)
#Blacksky #TheGreatMigration
"Not this again." But wait, with #Windows10 EOL #Endof10 near & global tensions rising, could #Linux finally have its #desktop moment? #oSC25 #openSUSE #TheGreatMigration youtu.be/q9y84viC9rY?...
Canada: We need to do the same. Municipalities, elected officials, public services have NO BUSINESS posting on rigged platforms.
Meta, X are actively eroding democracy via paid content by bad actors. Stop legitimizing them with your presence. #ElbowsUp #CdnPoli #TheGreatMigration
"Five features, [Charles Burnett's] unofficial Los Angeles cycle, made in the course of 25 years, explore the spiritual and material effects of class striving and family maintenance in the transplant city," Doreen St. Félix. www.newyorker.com/culture/crit... #TheGreatMigration #KillerofSheep
@Eco-friendlytravel
#Thegreatmigration
#wildlife
#Maasaimara
#Serengeti
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photo of isabel wilkerson’s book “the warmth of other suns: the epic story of america’s great migration” with orange tabs sticking out of the side
this book is about to have 50 lem tabs in it #booksky #blackbooksky #thewarmthofothersuns #isabelwilkerson #thegreatmigration
This is a promotional poster for Black History Month events at Michigan Central and Detroit PBS. The events take place on Saturdays and Sundays in February (8-9, 15-16, 22-23) from 10AM-2PM. The program includes: - Share your story with Detroit PBS - Food offerings by Black-owned businesses - View Great Migrations exhibition - Docuseries screenings at 11AM & 1PM of "Great Migrations: A People on the Move" by Henry Louis Gates Jr. - Live music featuring Detroit artists: * Feb 8 & 9: Dames Brown * Feb 15 & 16: Ideeyah + Special Guest Sophiyah E. * Feb 22 & 23: Brandon Waddles & Urban Art Voices Choir - Panel discussion on Feb 22 at 12PM led by Stephen Henderson The poster features a stylized image of silhouetted figures with suitcases, presumably representing the Great Migration. The design uses a color scheme of blue, coral/orange, and black, with the Michigan Central and Detroit PBS logos at the top. More information can be found at MICHIGANCENTRAL.COM or through their social media handles @MICHIGANCENTRAL and @MICHIGANCENTRALDETROIT.
one more day #Detroit! please go tomorrow if you can.
#bhm #blackhistorymonth #TheGreatMigration
Unexpected suprise - my great grandparents Henry and Texanna Laws were featured in this episode... thanks Henry Louis Gates Jr. for an excellent show.
#blackhistorymonth #thegreatmigration
12 artists shine a light on The Great Migration-- READ THE PREVIEW
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#carriemaeweems #TheGreatMigration #TorkwaseDyson #TheasterGates #RobertPruitt
proving that when opportunity was denied, they would go find it elsewhere.
#BlackHistoryMonth #TheGreatMigration #NeverForget
Family in Cityscape (1966)
🎨Charles Alston (1907-1977)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Art #Painting #TheGreatMigration
I absolutely love Henry Louis Gates Jr. His show on PBS, The Great Migration, is fabulous and teaching me so much I didn’t know. #PBS #TheGreatMigration #BlackHistoryMonth
Watching Skip Gates’ new series on #TheGreatMigration. UChicago prof Adam Green interviewed. Is he at the Forum on 43rd by any chance?
We have First Responders that we all are so grateful for… But I think it’s high time for the title: First Providers. Thank to our pillar, the farmers, farm hands, ranchers, and MIGRANT WORKERS. #migrant #thegreatmigration #DACA #MexicanAmerican #Mexican #deportation #ICE #StolenLand #Undocumented
![The image depicts four African American women sitting on a bench or cart, dressed in casual clothing and wearing wide-brimmed hats. They appear to be waiting for something or someone, as their expressions are neutral and contemplative.
In the background is another person who seems to be part of the group but is partially obscured from view by others. The setting appears rural with open skies suggesting an outdoor environment during daylight hours. There's a sense of stillness in the image, captured without any visible movement or action taking place at this moment.
Overall, the photograph conveys a historical context and tells a story about these women possibly being transported to another location for labor-related reasons as part of the Great Migration from rural southern states seeking better economic opportunities. The black-and-white nature of the photo indicates that it is an old image, likely taken during or before World War II.
The caption provided suggests this photograph was associated with "Women being transported from Memphis, Tennessee to an Arkansas plantation," indicating a historical context related to migration and labor in America's southern states during those times. The specific dates mentioned are July 1937; however, without additional metadata information about the image itself (such as EXIF data), it is not possible for me to confirm this with certainty based on visual analysis alone.
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The image depicts four African American women sitting on a bench or cart, dressed in casual clothing and wearing wide-brimmed hats. They appear to be waiting for something or someone, as their expressions are neutral and contemplative. In the background is another person who seems to be part of the group but is partially obscured from view by others. The setting appears rural with open skies suggesting an outdoor environment during daylight hours. There's a sense of stillness in the image, captured without any visible movement or action taking place at this moment. Overall, the photograph conveys a historical context and tells a story about these women possibly being transported to another location for labor-related reasons as part of the Great Migration from rural southern states seeking better economic opportunities. The black-and-white nature of the photo indicates that it is an old image, likely taken during or before World War II. The caption provided suggests this photograph was associated with "Women being transported from Memphis, Tennessee to an Arkansas plantation," indicating a historical context related to migration and labor in America's southern states during those times. The specific dates mentioned are July 1937; however, without additional metadata information about the image itself (such as EXIF data), it is not possible for me to confirm this with certainty based on visual analysis alone. This phot [...]
Women being transported from Memphis, Tennessee to an Arkansas plantation, July 1937.
#Memphis #Tennessee #Arkansas #AfricanAmerican #theGreatMigration #WorldWarII #America #photography #DorotheaLange
Deleted Facebook and Instagram today. Although I will miss all of the connections I made on those platforms, in the end, it's all an illusion. Being connected on social media is not the same as being connected in real life. My true friends will always be with me.
#facebook #meta #thegreatmigration
11:51 28,113,322 users on Bluesky 93.71108% of 30,000,000 user goal Time Until Next Update 49s Estimated growth: 039.3 users since last update Growth Rate 3.36 Users per second Y from @natalie.sh! data sourced from @jaz.bsky.social's bsky stats. very inspired by @theo.io's user counter. < > @ bcounter.nat.vg 山
At this rate we’ll hit 30M in about 7 days on Bluesky.
#UFOsky #TheGreatMigration #Welcome
I’ll be #following every #indieartist back! If you see this post, just holla and I’ll #followrightback
#newtobluesky #musiccommunity #indepentartists #Artistsonbluesky #thegreatmigration #Extwitter #ExXuser #tiktokban #blueskyrules #noelon
Full disclosure, I never was a super active Twitter person - but this is awesome so I feel like I’m getting a second lease on this type of social media. It’s nice to have fun again! #socialmedia #thegreatmigration
The great migration, Twitter is a cess pit, Meta have decided to make a hard right rather than have a spine and also abolish EDI, that’s a strong nope from me, so here I am. #socialmedia #thegreatmigration
