Summary: African immigrants are the fastest growing segment of the black population in the U.S. On this edition, we meet Mauton Akran, a Nigerian immigrant growing up in Oakland, California. Through his eyes, we explore the cultural tensions between African immigrants and black Americans.
This piece shows the at times minute yet prevalent issues that exist between these two cultural groups. It's a very truthful and accurate account of the perception Africans have of their Black-American counterparts. The dichotomy between both cultural groups is presented well and it's a look at an issue within the "black community" that not many people may be aware of.
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This piece shows the at times minute yet prevalent issues that exist between these two cultural groups. It's a very truthful and accurate account of the perception Africans have of their Black-American counterparts. The dichotomy between both cultural groups is presented well and it's a look at an issue within the "black community" that not many people may be aware of.