A press release from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History on December 27th tells about a research opportunity. Individuals working on their own family history rarely have a chance to do research supported by a fellowship. This project will help to document the Great Migration of African American Mississippians to the north and west in search of work, to hopefully escape racial prejudice, and an effort to establish a better family life. This migration began shortly before the first World War. In part, the news release states:
“The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) will award fellowships of up to $2,000 to support individuals hoping to locate information related to their family history using resources available at MDAH. The fellowships are a part of a year-long initiative in 2022 to expand understanding of the Great Migration and its impact on Mississippi and the nation.”
For more on this opportunity for a $2000 stipend that will be awarded to ten researchers: https://www.mdah.ms.gov/news/mdah-launches-family-genealogy-fellowships.
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