UPROOTED PEOPLE OF THE USA (MAP)

The "Uprooted People of the U.S.A." map by Louise E. Jefferson illustrates the forced migrations and displacements of various racial and ethnic groups within the United States. It highlights significant events such as the removal of Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears, the transatlantic slave trade and internal migration of enslaved African Americans, and the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. 

Jefferson’s map serves as both an educational and artistic tool to raise awareness about systemic injustice and the ongoing impacts of U.S. policies on marginalized communities. Louise E. Jefferson (1908–2002) was an African American artist, graphic designer, and cartographer. As one of the few Black women in the field during her time, she broke barriers and made significant contributions to social justice movements through her art. Jefferson was known for her work illustrating and documenting African American culture and history, often focusing on themes of racial justice. Her artistic career spanned several decades, during which she designed book covers, illustrated children's books, and created maps like "Uprooted People of the U.S.A." that highlighted the struggles of underrepresented groups.

I found this work while researching how Graphic  Designers have contributed to the creation of national identities and Nation States.