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African Immigrants Becoming Activists
Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford
06 Aug 2019
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“More recent African immigrants are recognizing the importance of being part of the Africa American community in terms of organizing” for social justice, said Nemata Blyden, author of “African Americans and Africa: A New History.” Blyden, born in Sierra Leone, is a professor of History and International Affairs at George Washington University and descendant of a renowned Pan Africanist and a Black American mother.

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