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Book SynopsisHow activists in the African diaspora formed a black merchant marine, building the foundation for a black nation-state
Trade Review"A fine addition to the field of diaspora studies and a necessary read for those interested in developing their knowledge of Garvey and the UNIA."--
The Historian"An important contribution to our knowledge of diasporas, resistance, and the fascinating confluence of events that resulted in Marcus Garvey's appearance on the stage of history."--Journal of American Ethnic History
"Bandele's work is a blast of fresh air, grounded in empirical evidence and clearly written.
Black Star makes an original and important contribution to several areas of scholarship, including black studies and political science."--Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, author of
America's First Black Town, Brooklyn, Illinois, 1830-1915"A welcome addition to the growing field of African diaspora studies. Bandele's conclusions are multi-textured and well argued, and she breaks new ground by establishing a framework for analyzing, defining, and testing this often illusive concept."--Irma Watkins-Owens, author of
Blood Relations: Caribbean Immigrants and the Harlem Community, 1900-1930
