Untold History: Africans in the American Diaspora, Origins, Past, and Present Contributions by Dr. Bernadine Ahonkhai

UNTOLD HISTORY: Africans in the American Diaspora, Origins, Past, and Present Contributions highlights the deep connections between African history and American history. The book explores the complexities of three eras of African and

world history and the hitherto unrecognized extraordinary contributions of people of African descent to the development, culture, and history of the world and the United States. Ahonkhai begins this narrative in the fourteenth century, when European seafarers discovered the coastal regions of Africa, describes the meeting of the three worlds - Europe, Africa, and the New World, (later known as America), and details the increasing interactions of the three worlds after the 1450s.

The author provides an analysis of pre-colonial Africa's history, culture, and civilization, correcting various misconceptions by presenting it from an African perspective. As such, this book chronicles prominent African empires and kingdoms, Africa–European bilateral trade relations, the trans–Atlantic Slave trade, and contemporary Africans in the United States.

The book highlights stories of contemporary Africans residing in the United States and documents the contributions of early and contemporary Africans to the history, economic development, culture, and prominence of the United States of America. It concludes with a snapshot of contemporary Africa. The book provides a framework for understanding the history of Africa prior to the arrival of European merchants on its shores, African civilizations, cultures, legacy, and contributions to American. Educators can use the book to supplement their course on American History, World History, African American History in pre–collegiate or collegiate settings. This book can help educators to reimagine the teaching and learning of the United States history by centering on important narratives in Africa and with Africans in the American diaspora.

The book follows a chronological structure, offering an overview of how historical events have influenced the modern world. To facilitate teaching, each chapter opens with a quotation that introduces the content of the chapter and ends with study discussion questions that educators can use or adapt as appropriate for instruction and to ensure full, comprehensive understanding of the content presented. Whether you are an educator looking for a classroom resource, a scholar delving deeper into diaspora studies, or a casual and inquisitive reader, this book offers something to everyone!

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