Sharecropping in the Cotton Economy
This site examines the relationship between the Great Migration and the Blues. Scroll down to the section title "Sharecropping" for a brief definition and to hear an audio excerpt of Blues artist James Cotton's "Cotton Crop Blues." How might Buddy have responded to this song? How might Charley? Share your thoughts with a classmate.

Harlem: A History in Pictures
To the narrator, visiting the Harlem area of New York City is like returning "to some mythic ancestral home." This Web site provides a glimpse into the history and importance of Harlem. After reading the information, record in the Web Links Activity Log some of the reasons why Harlem is considered by many to be the cultural and political center of the African American world.

Cooking African American Style
African American food, especially sweet potato pie, plays a central role in Eugenia Collier's story. Visit this site to learn more about the origins of African American cooking. Be sure to click on the Desserts link at the bottom of the page and try out the recipe for sweet potato pie.