Abstract: This chapter addresses a remarkable diversity of legacies and heritage for African diaspora populations in the Americas.

For African Americans, “soul food” is considered to be an important part of their cultural diet, but there are many more traditional foods. Soul food is said to be born out of necessity and is very much a part …

Moreover, "African American" may stimulate White racists to urge that Blacks be sent "back to Africa" and may increase the use of African-related racial slurs such as "jungle bunny" and "monkey" (Allen …

Nearly half of African immigrants are naturalized U.S. citizens, and seven-in-ten speak only English or speak it “very well.” Just under three-quarters of African immigrants are black, while roughly one-fifth …

One may readily find examples of sub-Saharan African industries that have done well without receiving AGOA preferences, and others for which exports have stagnated or even declined despite duty-free …

ocratic support. Countering these political failings must be a priority for African governments, as well as for regional, pan-African, and international actors committed to strengthening democracy

Throughout the social science fields, studies recognized that aspects of American culture had African roots called “Africanisms.” Scholars exam-ined the built environment of America and found it infused …