New African Diaspora in the United States

<p>Fast growing in population African immigrants in the United States have become a significant force to the point that the idea of a new African diaspora is now a reality. This thriving community has opened new arenas of scholarly discourse on Black Atlantic history beyond the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its legacies. </p><p>This book investigates the complex dynamic forces that have shaped and continue to shape this new diaspora. In eleven original essays the volume examines pertinent themes such as: immigration integration dilemmas identity construction brain drain remittances expanding African religious space and how these dynamics impact and intersect with the African homeland.</p><p>With contributors from both sides of the Atlantic that represent a diverse range of academic disciplines this book offers a broad perspective on emerging themes in contemporary African diasporan experiences. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of African and African-American Studies Sociology and History.</p>