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Synopsis
Looks at Africans who have immigrated to the United States since the 1890s
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From Library Journal
Grade 6-10-Ashabranner continues his exploration of current patterns and people behind U.S. immigration. Here, he traces the history of black African migration to the U.S. beginning with slavery, followed by the exclusionary policies of the early 20th century up to today's legislation that prohibits discrimination based on race, nationality, or religion. Although the majority of our recent immigrants hail from other continents, more than 50,000 Africans arrive each year, mainly from West Africa and the "horn." The bulk of the book is devoted to profiles of individuals and families (with an emphasis on young adults) who have settled here. Their motivations, personal backgrounds, and lifestyles are all discussed. Complementary black-and-white photographs of the subjects in their homes and workplaces bring their stories alive. The conversational tone and integration of brief cultural vignettes into the narrative will appeal to both browsers and researchers.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Ashabranner sandwiches introductions to several recent immigrants from Africarevisiting one who was profiled in his Still a Nation of Immigrants (1993)between historical accounts of ``immigration'' patterns, and a general description of modern Africa. His chosen subjects give the immigrant experience a positive spin; some fled persecution, but most came as students, or were already well-educated, and put a strong work ethic to use. The engaging, semi-formal black-and-white portrait photographs help further to put faces on this small but growing immigrant group; an Ethiopian folktale and samples of imported wood carving provide glimpses of cultural influences that the group is stirring into the American mix. This quick survey is equally suited to specific assignment reading or to fill in background for any student of immigration. (index, not seen, b&w photos, bibliography) (Nonfiction. 11-13) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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- PublisherLinnet Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0208024255
- ISBN 13 9780208024251
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages107
- IllustratorAshabranner Jennifer
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