Episode 076
Black Travelers, Writers and Activists in Africa and the Diaspora
David Killingray (Emeritus, Goldsmiths College, U. of London) on the often-neglected role of African travelers and intermediaries in 19th-century Africa; black writers and activists in Victorian Britain; and the significance of documenting lived experiences of Africans to better understand processes of historical change.
Introduction
Interest in African History
19th Century Black Travelers in Africa
African Intermediaries in Travel
African Americans in Africa
European "Exploration" of Africa
Africans Writing on Africa
Africans in Empire
Black South Africa, Politics and Activism
Expanding Historical Scope
Outro