We Are Who We Say We Are: A Black Family's Search for Home Across the Atlantic World

Synopsis

Supplement Text For Courses In African-american History And History Of Immigration. The Afro-creole Story Offers A Unique Historical Lens Through Which To Understand The Issues Of Migration, Immigration, Passing, Identity And Color - Forces That Still Shape American Society Today--provided By Publisher. Becoming Colored Creole -- Becoming Americans -- Family Troubles -- Fighting For Democracy -- Becoming Negroes -- Opportunity And Tragedy In Iberia Parish -- Mulattoes And Colored Creoles -- Just Americans -- At Home Or Away : We Are Who We Say We Are -- Epilogue: Becoming Black. Mary Frances Berry. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.