My father's family was also part of the Great Migration. In the late 50's, my dad was a teenager when his mom and dad (who were sharecroppers and could never seem to catch up on their debt to the landowner) left under the cover of darkness and settled in Michigan. I would not be here today if it were not for my grandmother and grandfather's courage to leave a life of cotton picking to make a better life for their children. The irony in my story is that for better opportunities, my siblings are slowly moving back to the South. Also, I relocated to Georgia 3 years ago and after 50 years of building a life in Michigan, my dad (and mom) have decided to move back to the South. I can't help but wonder if there is a "Great Southern Migration" occurring, which is being fueled by the economic downturn in the North? Thank you for sharing a historical event, which has so greatly impacted me personally and our country.

As a researcher of genealogy for over twenty years, I listened intently to Della's story. I related so much to her families travels with her, back and forth to the south prior to I-95 being completed. The history of one's family, that include trials and tribulations, and progress is the foundation for a guide for future generations. Thank you Della for sharing the story of your family with us.