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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Diplomat Bonnie Denise Jenkins- Afghanistan
BONNIE DENISE JENKINS (CA.1960–) POSTED ONFEBRUARY 2, 2016BY CONTRIBUTED BY: CARLTON MCLELLAN Courtesy U.S. Mission-Geneva, Fair use image Bonnie...
Dr. George Marion Johnson-Nigeria
GEORGE MARION JOHNSON (1900-1989) POSTED ONOCTOBER 2, 2013BY CONTRIBUTED BY: DAPHNE BARBEE-WOOTEN Courtesy Library of Congress, Fair use image...
African Americans and the Ledo Road- China, Myanmar and India
BLACK SOLDIERS AND THE LEDO ROAD (1942-1945) POSTED ONOCTOBER 23, 2017BY CONTRIBUTED BY: AYODALE BRAIMAH Courtesy U.S....
Ambassador Robert C Perry- Cuba and Vietnam
ROBERT C. PERRY (1945- ) POSTED ONAPRIL 20, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: AMY ESSINGTON Image Ownership: Public Domain...
Diplomat Irvin Hicks Sr.- Ethiopia
IRVIN HICKS SR. (1938- ) POSTED ON MARCH 24, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: W. GABRIEL SELASSIE I Irvin...
Diplomat Sylvia Gaye Stanfield-East Asia/Pacific Islands
SYLVIA GAYE STANFIELD (1943-) POSTED ONFEBRUARY 7, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: JOYCEANN GRAY Public Domain Image Sylvia Stanfield,...
Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield- United Nations
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Home | Our Leaders | Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden,...
UN Diplomat Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche-Cyprus, India and Yemen
Ralph Johnson Bunche (August 7, 1904-1971) was born in Detroit, Michigan. His father, Fred Bunche, was...
