Background Information
The African diaspora refers to the mass historical movement of Africans to other geographical areas worldwide. Use the following sources to learn more about the diaspora, including historical aspects, peoples, cultures, traditions, and values.
- Oxford African American Studies Center This link opens in a new windowContains a searchable collection of the major reference works on the African American and African Diaspora experience published by Oxford University Press. This collection also includes thousands of images and maps and is edited continuously.
- The African American AlmanacCovers a large range of information on African-American culture, history, and society, with significant content on the African and Black diasporas.
- Encyclopedia of Race and RacismArticles examining a variety of topics regarding race and racism, including information and theories on topics.
- International Encyclopedia of the Social SciencesGeneral source for current social science research in many fields, with particular emphasis on global topics.
- Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and HistoryExplores all aspects of the African-American experience from early 17th century to the present, including historical and current pespectives.