Nigeria at 61: What Does Nigeria's Independence Mean to African Americans? – Melvin Foote

What does Nigeria’s independence mean to African Americans?  Well for many, it’s their heritage that they see – the ancestry of the largest number of African Americans can be traced to Nigeria and many are curious about this country. So as the most populous black nation on earth marks its independence, we ask: can a unity of purpose be found among Nigerians and African Americans that’ll help end the marginalisation of black people everywhere? Charles Aniagolu speaks to Melvin Foote, a leading African American expert on issues related to African polices, who works for the empowerment of African peoples worldwide.

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