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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William Sheppard- Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche- Israel
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Howard Franklin Jetter-Botswana
/ HOWARD FRANKLIN JETER (1947- ) POSTED ONFEBRUARY 26, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: AMY ESSINGTON Ambassador Howard F....
James Churchwill Vaughan-Nigeria
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Josephine Baker- France
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Jose Wright- Dominican Republic
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Colonel John Charles Robinson
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Mifflin Gibbs – First elected Black Canadian in British Columbia
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