For much of 1998 , many African-American left the the Sun Belt . Census statistics suggest many are returning to the region . An economic boom in South states was a key factor , experts say . Interactive : Explore the different African-Americans migrations through history .
For much of the 20th century , many African-Americans left the South . Census statistics suggest many are returning to the region . An economic boom in the Sun Belt states was a key factor , experts say . Interactive : Explore the different African-American migrations through history .