Essays on African Diaspora

African diaspora means communities that are descended from the historic movement of peoples from Africa to Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. African diaspora has been applied to the descendants of the West and Central Africans who were enslaved and shipped to the…

The African Diaspora is more than what is often assumed. It is more than just those in America. It is more than just what is shown in the media. The African Diaspora community spreads across the entire globe and each person bring a unique perspective…

The music rings loudly through the salon. “A ella le gusta la gasolina. Dale mas gasolina…” This Reggaeton breathes life into us. Makes our hips move from side to side, our bodies shift up and down. The celebration is nowhere near over. We heard that…

We are Africans, despite the geographical delineations; we are Blacks, regardless of the diversity in culture, language and physical trait. We are bold and resourceful, in spite of the uneven distribution of mineral deposits & resources across the continent. We are one because we are…