This collection of essays encourages a critical evaluation of the concept of "Florida" as a cultural and geographical entity and the influences and effects of the numerous African and African American-influenced cultures.
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This collection of essays encourages a critical evaluation of the concept of "Florida" as a cultural and geographical entity and the influences and effects of the numerous African and African American-influenced cultures.
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No Jacket. Gainesville. 2015. February 2015. University Press of Florida. 1st American Paperback Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. 9780813049663. 10 x 7. 528 pages. paperback. keywords: History Africa Florida. DESCRIPTION-‘An inspiring, original, and significant work that takes our notions of ‘diaspora' to exciting places and offers new and thoughtful data on the presence and impact of ‘Africa' in Florida history, lives, and objects ‘-Henry John Drewal, editor of Sacred Waters. ‘Fascinating Indispensable With contributions by excellent scholars in the field of African and African diaspora studies and cultural studies, the volume provides diverse meanings and interpretations of contacts among Africans from the continent, Europeans, and indigenous people of Florida that resulted in works of creative arts, language, music, and food ‘-Jacob K. Olupona, author of City of 201 Gods. Over the course of centuries, recent immigrants from numerous countries in contemporary Africa have influenced the Sunshine State's history and culture Through a critical evaluation of the influences and effects of the numerous African and African-influenced cultures that have been a part of the state's history, this collection of essays and art explores how Florida both shapes and is shaped by the multiple African diasporas that move through it Africa in Florida challenges the way American history and southern studies have characterized African contributions to the development of the United States by showing how Africans, both free and enslaved, asserted themselves as explorers, farmers, slave owners, artists, and more. inventory #41423.
