‘What is Africa to me’ now?: African-American heritage tourism in Senegambia

African-American heritage tourism in Senegambia reveals complex shifts in identity, with tourists emerging from visits to sites like the Maison des Esclaves on Gorée Island and Juffureh Village with varied conceptions of self. Some felt a stronger connection to their 'African' roots, while others reaffirmed or redefined their 'American' or 'African American' identities. The study, based on extensive interviews conducted in 2010, highlights how these experiences align with W.E.B. Du Bois's theory of double-consciousness, illustrating the dynamic interplay between racial construction, historical memory, and liminality during heritage tourism encounters.

Parry, T. D. (2017). ‘What is Africa to me’ now?: African-American heritage tourism in Senegambia. Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 36(2), 245–263. https://doi.org/10.1080/02589001.2017.1387236