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- Collection: African and African Diaspora Immigrant Oral Histories
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Interview of Keith Yearwood
This interview between Dr. Keith Yearwood and Zachary Wathen explores Keith's experiences migrating from Guyana to England, Antigua, and ultimately the United States. Keith shares his observations about politics, the benefits of travel, and his…
Interview of Lambert Aryee
This interview between Lambert Aryee and Sebastian Luna explores Lambert's experiences migrating from Ghana to the United States as a child. Lambert discusses the cultural differences, efforts to assimilate, and his blended family structure.
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Interview of Bebe Lila Spooner Melville
This interview between Bebe Lila Spooner Melville and Hannah Fields explores Melville's experiences as an immigrant to the United States from Guyana. As a teacher and government employee, Lila witnessed the racial and political conflict that…
Interview of James Kiwuwa
This interview of James Kiwuwa, a Ugandan immigrant to the United States, explores his childhood in Uganda prior to leaving for the United States. James discusses the importance of music to his life and his family, his impressions of the United…
Interview of Adelin Franck Nguimfack
This interview of Adelin Franck Nguimfack, a Cameroon immigrant to the United States, explores his childhood in Cameroon and his immigration to the U.S. as a teenager. Adelin discusses differences in culture between the U.S. and Cameroon, the…
Interview of Yem Adetunji
This interview of Yem Adentunji, a Nigerian immigrant to the United States, explores his experiences assimilating to American culture. Yem discusses his experiences of frequently moving and as an immigrant student. He further discusses cultural…