It is said that history is made of those who forget it. But in ‘Investigating
the Past Descendants of Enslaved Ghanaians in Diaspora,’ author
Alexander Afriyie (Alexander A.) delves deep into the lasting effects of
slavery on present-day descendants of enslaved Ghanaians. Through his
research, he retraces the steps that led to the enslavement of millions
and traces their legacies to current generations struggling with an
inescapable past.
Alexander Afriyie shines light on a difficult subject by exploring how
traumatic experiences can be passed down through generations and
revisiting stories from survivors, descendants, and former slaves alike.
He also uncovers how modern attitudes towards race persist despite a
century’s worth progress and exposes readers to realities immigrants
face when they come to America in search of a better life for themselves
and their families.
Throughout this book, readers will gain invaluable insights into the way
forgotten histories permeate our lives today; they will be encouraged to
examine more closely what it means today to be descended from a
people whose freedom was taken away centuries ago; and challenged to
rethink the ways in which we view immigration, racism, identity,
education, health care access and economic opportunities for all African
Americans no matter where they happen to live or come from. Join
Alexander Afriyie as he pulls at threads from a painful past that has
shaped our present day reality with ‘Investigating The Past Descendants
Of Enslaved Ghanaians in Diaspora.