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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Ambassador Helen Reed Rowe-Palau
HELEN REED-ROWE (1949- ) POSTED ONFEBRUARY 19, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: TEISHA WILSON Public Domain Image Reed-Rowe has...
Ambassador Richard K. Fox- Trinidad and Tobago
RICHARD K. FOX (1925- ) POSTED ONMAY 14, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: ELWOOD WATSON Image Ownership: Public Domain...
Ambassador Terence Todman- Guinea, Chad, Costa Rica, Spain, Denmark and Argentina
TERENCE A. TODMAN (1926-2014) POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 7, 2014BY CONTRIBUTED BY: MARIANNE HANSON Courtesy Ebony Collection, NMAAHC, Fair use image...
Wanda L. Nesbitt- US Envoy in Madagascar, Ambassador to the Ivory Coast, and PEPFAR Coordinator in Namibia
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Ambassador Diane Edith Watson-Micronesia
DIANE EDITH WATSON (1933-) POSTED ONJULY 3, 2007BY CONTRIBUTED BY: ERRIN JACKSON Public Domain Image Diane Edith...
Ambassador Wilbert J. LeMelle- Kenya and the Seychelles
WILBERT J. LEMELLE SR. (1931-2003) POSTED ONJUNE 12, 2015BY CONTRIBUTED BY: SUSAN BRAGG Fair use image Wilbert J....
Ambassador Franklin Hall Williams- Ghana
FRANKLIN HALL WILLIAMS (1917-1990) POSTED ONAUGUST 23, 2014BY CONTRIBUTED BY: MARTIN SCHIESL Fair use image Longtime civil rights organizer and...
Ambassador Clinton Reginald Wharton Jr.- Norway
CLIFTON REGINALD WHARTON, SR. (1899-1990) POSTED ONMARCH 12, 2012BY CONTRIBUTED BY: SUSAN GRIFFITH Clifton R. Wharton, one...
