The Exodusters and the Untold Stories of Black Migration's First Wave
- Marvisha Singletary

- Dec 4, 2025
- 3 min read
The Exodusters' journey from the Southern states to the promise of the West was a significant milestone in American history. Following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, African Americans were determined to escape the intense racial discrimination and economic challenges that plagued the South. Brimming with hope, they believed a new life awaited them in western territories. This bold migration shaped the communities of these early settlers for generations.
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