JOURNAL ARTICLE
Afropolitan Projects: Redefining Blackness, Sexualities, and Culture from Houston to Accra, by Anima Adjepong.
Published In: African Affairs, 2025, v. 124, n. 495. P. 227 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Muhammad, Ishak 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses "Afropolitan Projects: Redefining Blackness, Sexualities, and Culture from Houston to Accra," which explores the complex identities within Afropolitan communities, focusing on the intersections of race, sexuality, and culture. The author examines how Afropolitans—cosmopolitan, middle-class Africans—navigate their identities in a globalized context, emphasizing the role of cultural expressions like art and literature in shaping these identities. The book employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating theories from various fields, and highlights the importance of sexuality in understanding Afropolitan identity. While it offers significant theoretical insights, the article notes that a deeper analysis of socio-political contexts could enhance the discussion. Overall, the book is positioned as a valuable resource for those interested in the evolving nature of identity within African and diasporic contexts. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:African Affairs. 2025/04, Vol. 124, Issue 495, p227
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0001-9909
- DOI:10.1093/afraf/adaf019
- Accession Number:188620665
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