Breaking new ground by examining black identity on both sides of the Atlantic (the US and UK) in relation to the African Diaspora, this unique collection of essays, bringing together both British and American scholars, covers a range of interdisciplinary topics and is written in a stimulating and accessible style. Among the distinguished scholars and fresh new voices featured are: Dr. Molefi K. Asante, Dr. Diedre L. Badejo, Dr. Hakim Adi, Dr. Stephen Small and Dr. William E. Nelson, Jr.