African Diaspora

Definition

The African Diaspora refers to the communities throughout the world that have resulted from the movement in historic times of peoples from Africa, predominantly to the Americas and among other areas around the globe.

Related terms

Transatlantic Slave Trade: This was a trading system where Africans were captured by European slave traders, shipped overseas to work primarily on plantations in Americas under brutal conditions.

Slavery Abolition Movement: A social movement during 18th-19th century aiming at ending slavery worldwide.

Afro-Caribbean Culture: Afro-Caribbean culture is a blend of African, Amerindian, European, East Indian, and Chinese influences. This cultural mix has led to a diversity in expression through art, music, cuisine and dance.