Runoko Rashidi is the foremost living scholar in the field of research into Black communities all over the world. He is not the kind of academic who sits in an ivory tower studying manuscripts. In fact, he has met with Black communities in over 100 countries and visited countless museums and historical sites and given thousands of lectures.
Exploring the African presence across the globe, this travelogue chronicles Rashidi's extensive journeys through over 100 countries, including regions in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It features day-by-day encounters with diverse cultures, historical sites, and artistic expressions that connect and differentiate Black communities worldwide. Richly illustrated with the author's vibrant photographs, the book captures the essence of his quest for global African identity, inviting readers to experience the stunning visual narratives he discovered during his travels.
This is the third in a trilogy by the well-known African-American scholar, Runoko Rashidi. In the first two volumes which have sold well, Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe, and African Star over Asia: The African Presence in the East he interpreted the work of earlier scholars and provided new evidence of the important historical
this book includes many interesting, high quality illustrations of images of the Black in Europe.From back cover:Runoko Rashidi is a historian, research specialist, writer, and public speaker. He is a world traveler and believes strongly in the importance of first hand, primary research. To date, he has visited on hundred countries, colonies and overseas territories.