History
Beyond Borders
Uncover Untold Stories and Profound Connections of African Americans Worldwide
Discovering
African American Transnational History
At Legacies of African Americans in Transnational History, we're dedicated to unraveling the profound impact of African Americans in other countries throughout history. Join us on a journey to explore these untold stories, and stay tuned as we continue to build a repository of captivating narratives.
Our Commitment
Our commitment goes beyond the present. We are actively engaged in expanding our collection of stories, research, and insights about the transnational history of African Americans. Watch this space for more discoveries to come.
Are you ready to explore transnational stories? Go to the Countries page to view stories.
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George Washington Williams- Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
(1890) George Washington Williams’s Open Letter to King Leopold on the Congo Posted on August...
Ambassador John Melvin Jones-Burkina Faso, Honduras, Thailand, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Iraq
JOHN MELVIN JONES (1944- ) POSTED ONJUNE 7, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: BERL FRANCIS Ambassador John Melvin Image...
Ambassador C. Steven McGann-Tonga, Naura, Tuvalu
(1951 –2023) POSTED ONJUNE 17, 2015 BY CONTRIBUTED BY: LISA TOMPKINS SA'ADEH Ambassador Charles Steven McGann Courtesy...
Ambassador William Earl Kennard- US Representative to the European Union
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David Robinson- Coffee farmer- Tanzania
African American Farmer Creates Sustainable Coffee Business in Tanzania by David Robinson April 24, 2024 David...
CEO Ric Lewis- Tristan Capital Partners
Executive Chairman - Co-Chief Investment Officer Chair - Investment Committee “We take our work and...
Dr. James Robinson-Founder of Operations Crossroad Africa- (The progenitor of the US Peace Corps) Lesotho
Founder of Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA) Courtesy of OCA 1907 - 1972 Dr. James H....
Ambassador Gina Kay Abercrombie-Winstanley Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Indonesia and Egypt (1957-)
POSTED ONJANUARY 30, 2015 BY CONTRIBUTED BY: CARLTON MCLELLAN Public Domain Image Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, the first woman diplomat to...
