Download or read book American Africans in Ghana written by Kevin K. Gaines and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2012-12-30 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1957 Ghana became one of the first sub-Saharan African nations to gain independence from colonial rule. Over the next decade, hundreds of African Americans--including Martin Luther King Jr., George Padmore, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Richard Wright, Pauli Murray, and Muhammad Ali--visited or settled in Ghana. Kevin K. Gaines explains what attracted these Americans to Ghana and how their new community was shaped by the convergence of the Cold War, the rise of the U.S. civil rights movement, and the decolonization of Africa. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's president, posed a direct challenge to U.S. hegemony by promoting a vision of African liberation, continental unity, and West Indian federation. Although the number of African American expatriates in Ghana was small, in espousing a transnational American citizenship defined by solidarities with African peoples, these activists along with their allies in the United States waged a fundamental, if largely forgotten, struggle over the meaning and content of the cornerstone of American citizenship--the right to vote--conferred on African Americans by civil rights reform legislation.
Download or read book Moving to Ghana written by William Jones and published by Mamba Press. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you considering a move to the vibrant and culturally rich nation of Ghana? Whether you're relocating for work, education, retirement, or simply seeking a new adventure, "Moving to Ghana: A Comprehensive Guide for Expats" is your indispensable companion for a seamless transition to this West African gem. Ghana, often referred to as the "Gateway to West Africa," offers a unique blend of history, tradition, and natural beauty. From the bustling streets of Accra to the serene beaches of Cape Coast, Ghana's diverse landscapes and warm hospitality await your exploration. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will find: Practical Guidance: Navigate the complexities of obtaining visas, work permits, and residence permits. Discover valuable tips on finding accommodation, setting up utilities, and enrolling your children in schools. Cultural Insights: Embrace Ghana's rich culture and traditions by learning about its festivals, languages, and customs. Explore the vibrant arts and crafts scene, indulge in delectable Ghanaian cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rhythms of local music and dance. Education and Healthcare: Understand the educational system and healthcare options available in Ghana. Ensure your family's well-being with insights into local medical services and health insurance. Work and Business: If you're pursuing career opportunities or starting a business in Ghana, gain valuable insights into the local job market, business regulations, and networking opportunities. Daily Life and Safety: Discover practical tips for everyday living, from transportation and shopping to banking and communication. Stay informed about safety and security measures to ensure a worry-free experience. Exploration and Adventure: Uncover the natural wonders of Ghana, from national parks and waterfalls to historic sites and vibrant markets. Get insider tips on the best places to visit, outdoor activities, and cultural festivals. Connections and Support: Build relationships with the local community and expatriate networks. Find essential resources, contact information for government agencies, and details about embassies and consulates. A Lifetime of Memories: Make the most of your time in Ghana by exploring neighboring countries, celebrating local holidays, and giving back through volunteer opportunities. Create lasting memories and savor the rich tapestry of life in this beautiful country. Whether you're embarking on a short-term assignment or planning to make Ghana your new home, this guide provides the knowledge and insights you need to thrive in your new environment. "Moving to Ghana: A Comprehensive Guide for Expats" is your essential companion for a successful and enriching journey in this welcoming and vibrant nation. Prepare, explore, and enjoy Ghana to the fullest with the guidance of this comprehensive resource. Your adventure begins here.
Download or read book Ghana Must Go written by Taiye Selasi and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning novel, spanning generations and continents, Ghana Must Go by rising star Taiye Selasi is a tale of family drama and forgiveness, for fans of Zadie Smith and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This is the story of a family -- of the simple, devastating ways in which families tear themselves apart, and of the incredible lengths to which a family will go to put itself back together. It is the story of one family, the Sais, whose good life crumbles in an evening; a Ghanaian father, Kweku Sai, who becomes a highly respected surgeon in the US only to be disillusioned by a grotesque injustice; his Nigerian wife, Fola, the beautiful homemaker abandoned in his wake; their eldest son, Olu, determined to reconstruct the life his father should have had; their twins, seductive Taiwo and acclaimed artist Kehinde, both brilliant but scarred and flailing; their youngest, Sadie, jealously in love with her celebrity best friend. All of them sent reeling on their disparate paths into the world. Until, one day, tragedy spins the Sais in a new direction. This is the story of a family: torn apart by lies, reunited by grief. A family absolved, ultimately, by that bitter but most tenuous bond: familial love. Ghana Must Go interweaves the stories of the Sais in a rich and moving drama of separation and reunion, spanning generations and cultures from West Africa to New England, London, New York and back again. It is a debut novel of blazing originality and startling power by a writer of extraordinary gifts. 'Ghana Must Go is both a fast moving story of one family's fortunes and an ecstatic exploration of the inner lives of its members. With her perfectly-pitched prose and flawless technique, Selasi does more than merely renew our sense of the African novel: she renews our sense of the novel, period. An astonishing debut' Teju Cole, author of Open City Taiye Selasi was born in London and raised in Massachusetts. She holds a B.A. in American Studies from Yale and an M.Phil. in International Relations from Oxford. "The Sex Lives of African Girls" (Granta, 2011), Selasi's fiction debut, appears in Best American Short Stories 2012. She lives in Rome.
Download or read book So You Want to Move to Ghana written by Hannah P. Yacob and published by Jai Publishing House Incorporated. This book was released on 2021-10-27 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you need to know about moving abroad? More specifically, what do you need to know about moving to Africa? So, You Want to Move to Ghana is not your typical guidebook that simply walks you through the basics of living the expatriate lifestyle (i.e. visa applications or embassy locations). Hannah P. Yacob takes the reader on a personal journey of relocating from the West to West Africa. Matching experience with lessons learned, challenges, lifestyle adjustments, scams and loyal friendships, with a little grit and humor, the author walks you through the steps of adjusting to life in Ghana. This is a step-by-step guide for people with little or no knowledge of Ghana. It goes through the steps in detail on how to get here, what visa to get, how long it takes and also gives interesting facts about living in Ghana. It tells you how to find accommodation, receive your mail, and even how to shop at the local markets. From preparing your finances and home for an international move to knowing what it takes to live in West Africa with power outages and strict banking policies, to shipping and importing goods…all that and so much more jammed packed in this one piece of work. If you are considering embarking on a journey to live in Ghana, then this book is for you. It includes valuable information you will need to legally reside in Ghana. This book also includes critical step-by-step instructions that will aid you during your transition. It will cause you to pause, really think, and get in the right mindset before you make the big leap. If you are up for the challenge of freedom and serenity with some bumps in the road (pun intended), Ghana awaits you!
Download or read book Ghana on the Go written by Jennifer Hart and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As early as the 1910s, African drivers in colonial Ghana understood the possibilities that using imported motor transport could further the social and economic agendas of a diverse array of local agents, including chiefs, farmers, traders, fishermen, and urban workers. Jennifer Hart's powerful narrative of auto-mobility shows how drivers built on old trade routes to increase the speed and scale of motorized travel. Hart reveals that new forms of labor migration, economic enterprise, cultural production, and social practice were defined by autonomy and mobility and thus shaped the practices and values that formed the foundations of Ghanaian society today. Focusing on the everyday lives of individuals who participated in this century of social, cultural, and technological change, Hart comes to a more sensitive understanding of the ways in which these individuals made new technology meaningful to their local communities and associated it with their future aspirations.
Download or read book Your Essential Guide on Moving to Ghana written by Ivy Prosper and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a move to Ghana? Then this is the book for you! Your Essential Guide on Moving to Ghana gives you the insight you need whether you're a business person, returnee, traveler, expat or anyone in the diaspora. Moving to a new country can be daunting and this book offers a practical guide and gives you useful tools in planning your move to Ghana. Get past the culture shock, and other overwhelming aspects of life. Whether your move is temporary or permanent, this book will answer many of your questions about moving to Ghana as well as help you in settling into your new country. Grab your copy today and start planning! Inside this book you'll find useful information on: *How to find a place to live *Finding work *Starting a business *Cultural practices and more!***BONUS Resource Guide included***
Download or read book A Smart Ghana Repatriation Guide written by Diallo Sumbry and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Electoral Politics and Africa s Urban Transition written by Noah L. Nathan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the political impacts of ethnic diversity and the growth of the middle class in urban Africa.
Download or read book Move to Ghana written by Adwoa Agyemang and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brazilian African Diaspora in Ghana written by Kwame Essien and published by MSU Press. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brazilian-African Diaspora in Ghana is a fresh approach, challenging both pre-existing and established notions of the African Diaspora by engaging new regions, conceptualizations, and articulations that move the field forward. This book examines the untold story of freed slaves from Brazil who thrived socially, culturally, and economically despite the challenges they encountered after they settled in Ghana. Kwame Essien goes beyond the one-dimensional approach that only focuses on British abolitionists’ funding of freed slaves’ resettlements in Africa. The new interpretation of reverse migrations examines the paradox of freedom in discussing how emancipated Brazilian-Africans came under threat from British colonial officials who introduced stringent land ordinances that deprived the freed Brazilian- Africans from owning land, particularly “Brazilian land.” Essien considers anew contention between the returnees and other entities that were simultaneously vying for control over social, political, commercial, and religious spaces in Accra and tackles the fluidity of memory and how it continues to shape Ghana’s history. The ongoing search for lost connections with the support of the Brazilian government—inspiring multiple generations of Tabom (offspring of the returnees) to travel across the Atlantic and back, especially in the last decade—illustrates the unending nature of the transatlantic diaspora journey and its impacts.
Download or read book Dust Grooves written by Eilon Paz and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.
Download or read book Moving to Ghana written by Mary N. Oluonye and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ghana Culture Smart written by Ian Utley and published by Bravo Limited. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * dos, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
Download or read book Your Guide to Renting in Ghana written by Khallai Taylor and published by BlackUnicorn. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete repatriation guide for the African Diaspora who desire to move to Ghana or West Africa. This book gets you ready for your move to Ghana by providing accurate and current information you need to start the relocation process to Africa. It breaks down everything you need to know from getting a visa to moving into your place. We cover it all in the ‘Your Guide to Renting a Home in Ghana’ e-book, from bringing a pet , to setting up utilities, to how to avoid being scammed. We got you covered!
Download or read book The African Diaspora in the United States and Europe written by Mr John Arthur and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-12-28 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book systematically documents the experiences of Ghanaian communities in North America as a case study of the new African migration. The rapid increase in the number of Ghanaians lawfully admitted as permanent residents since 1980 offers an opportunity to investigate their immigrant journeys, their membership in the larger society and the expression of their individual and collective social identities. Using original empirical data from the US and Canada as well as comparative material from the UK and the Netherlands, the author also investigates the relationship between these new African migrants and the native-born black diaspora in the US. This study balances theoretical insight with policy implications, using the case-study as a lens not just on African migration but also on significant conceptual themes in migration studies including transnationalism, identity, social networks, remittances, economic integration and citizenship.
Download or read book Technology and Enterprise Development written by Sanjaya Lall and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process of capability development is central to industrialization, but the current literature focuses on the advanced developing countries. This book, based on a World Bank sponsored study of enterprise development in Ghana, is the first to examine in detail how firms in least developed countries in Africa acquire technological capabilities. It analyses why Ghanaian firms are generally relatively uncompetitive, why some firms are better than others, and how the structural adjustment is affecting manufacturing development.
Download or read book Let s Go Ghana written by Kwasi Bosompem and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
