Other African Americans - by Yoku Shaw-Taylor & Steven A Tuch (Paperback)

About the Book

Despite their growing presence, research on Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants has been scant. The scarcity of writings on these "other" African Americans contributes to the invisibility of these groups. The objective of this project is to broaden our understanding ...

Book Synopsis

America's black population is becoming increasingly diverse and the presence of Caribbean and, especially, African immigrants continues to grow throughout the country. The Other African Americans seeks to broaden our understanding of these groups by exploring the changing intraracial dynamics among African Americans as new immigrants settle in the U.S. and become Americans. This edited volume of original research provides historical and contemporary information on African and Caribbean individuals and families, addressing particular topical areas covering the most salient issues facing these immigrants today.

Review Quotes

A fine volume of work that enriches our understanding of the rapidly diversifying black community in the United States.


This volume of original research provides historical and contemporary information by comparing US-born African Americans with Caribbean and African blacks now living in the US. Summing Up: Recommended.

About the Author

Yoku Shaw-Taylor is a research scientist at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. Steven A. Tuch is professor of sociology, public policy, and public administration at the George Washington University.