For African-Americans, the news articles, bloggers, and YouTubers usually mention the following reasons:
Economic Opportunity. The cost of living is much lower in Africa than America, and the business scene less competitive.
Gordon had been working an 8-to-5 job at the U.S. postal service for eight years. Even though she earned enough to live a decent life and cater for her travels and education, it wasn’t enough after her visit to Ghana. She wanted to become an entrepreneur and she wanted to do it in Ghana.
No anti-Black racism. Self-explanatory.
But many others, including Kishimbo, now living in Tanzania, say they moved for their children, because they see Africa as a safe haven from racism.
Wanderlust. Exploring Africa can just be fun.
“There are misconceptions about Black people not having a global perspective and this journey allowed us to change the traditional narrative to reflect what it means to be a person of color and adventurous,” states Chaya Harris.
-First American all-black expedition team climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
Spiritual Calling. For some African-Americans, Africa is “the Motherland,” and relocating to it to help build it is something like a privilege and duty.
"We come from a lineage of people that we've been disconnected from, and I think it's really important that we start to take that journey as individuals," Jenkins said. "I think it's the right time for African Americans as they make that journey back to the homeland to actually lay roots and play a part in the process of really building a strong and unified Africa."
-Going to Ghana: Black Americans explore identity living in Africa
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