Black migrants to Kansas fleeing the South and an outbreak of yellow fever. Contemporary American wood engraving

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Black migrants to Kansas fleeing the South and an outbreak of yellow fever. Contemporary American wood engraving

KANSAS: BLACK EXODUS, 1879.
Black migrants to Kansas fleeing the South and an outbreak of yellow fever. Contemporary American wood engraving

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1879 Barefoot Black Exodus Child Christianity Epidemic Exodus Exoduster Family Illness Infection Judaism Kansas Leaving Livestock Medicine Migrant Worker Reconstruction Rifle Settler Walking Yellow Fever

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This powerful and evocative wood engraving captures a significant moment in American history - the Black exodus to Kansas during the late 19th century. In 1879, as the Reconstruction era came to an end, a group of Black migrants made their way westward, fleeing both the oppressive conditions of the South and an outbreak of yellow fever. The image depicts families walking barefoot alongside their livestock, carrying their belongings and rifles for protection. A young boy clings onto his pet dog while a child holds tightly onto her mother's hand. The expressions on their faces reveal determination mixed with fear as they embark on this arduous journey towards hope and freedom. Religion plays a prominent role in this scene as well. Christianity is symbolized by a cross held high above one family's head, representing faith in God's guidance throughout this perilous migration. Meanwhile, Judaism is represented by another family who carries Torah scrolls, emphasizing how people from diverse backgrounds united in search of safety and opportunity. The engraving also highlights the devastating impact of disease during this time period. The presence of yellow fever underscores not only the health risks faced by these migrants but also serves as a reminder of how epidemics could further exacerbate already dire circumstances. Overall, this print encapsulates both the hardships endured by Black Americans seeking refuge from oppression and discrimination while showcasing their resilience and determination to forge new lives for themselves in Kansas.

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