TED: The case for a new Great Migration in the US | Charles M. Blow

The video discusses the racial justice protests following George Floyd's death and the subsequent backlash, including restrictive legislation. It proposes a plan for reverse migration of Black people to the South to increase political power and achieve equality. The historical context of Black migration and its impact is explored, highlighting the potential political influence of such a movement. The video concludes with a call to action, encouraging Black people to migrate and exercise their political power.

What was one of the main demands of the protests following George Floyd's death?

• Increased military spending

• Police accountability and racial justice

• More public holidays

• Higher taxes for the wealthy

What historical pattern does the speaker highlight in relation to racial progress in America?

• Progress is often followed by backlash

• Progress is always linear

• Progress is only achieved through war

• Progress is never achieved

What is the speaker's proposed plan to achieve racial equality?

• Increase taxes on the wealthy

• Create more jobs in the North

• Encourage reverse migration to the South

• Build more schools in urban areas

Why does the speaker believe reverse migration could be effective?

• It would decrease population density in cities

• It would lead to more cultural diversity in the South

• It would improve the economy of the North

• It would increase Black political power in the South

What historical condition does the speaker aim to restore through reverse migration?

• Equal populations in all states

• Majority White populations in Northern states

• Majority Black populations in Southern states

• Majority Hispanic populations in Western states

What precedent does the speaker cite for successful migration for political change?

• The Great Migration

• The migration to Vermont

• The California Gold Rush

• The Oregon Trail

What impact did the reverse migration have in Georgia in 2020?

• It led to a decrease in voter turnout

• It flipped the state from red to blue

• It caused economic decline

• It increased racial tensions

What is the speaker's ultimate goal with the reverse migration plan?

• To achieve true American equality for Black people

• To decrease taxes in Southern states

• To increase tourism in the South

• To create a new political party

What does the speaker mean by 'praying with your legs'?

• To walk to church more often

• To actively participate in protests

• To exercise regularly for health

• To migrate to the South for political change

What is the speaker's stance on the partisanship of the reverse migration proposal?

• It is strictly partisan

• It is non-partisan and focused on freedom

• It is only for Democrats

• It is only for Republicans