African Americans and Africa - A New History

An introduction to the complex relationship between African Americans and the African continent   What is an "African American" and how does this identity relate to the African continent? Rising immigration levels, globalization, and the United States' first African American president have all sparked new dialogue around the question. This book provides an introduction to the relationship between African Americans and Africa from the era of slavery to the present, mapping several overlapping diasporas. The diversity of African American identities through relationships with region, ethnicity, slavery, and immigration are all examined to investigate questions fundamental to the study of African American history and culture.

About the author

Nemata Amelia Ibitayo Blyden is associate professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University.

Product details

• Authors: Nemata Amelia Ibitayo Blyden
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780300258523
• ISBN: 978-0-300-25852-3
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); USA, Ethnic Studies, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / United States / General, Social and cultural history, United States of America, USA, African History, History of the Americas, Black & Asian Studies, HISTORY / African American & Black, Relating to African American / Black American people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies