Blog - United African American Immigrants

The Journey and Impact of African American Immigrants

2024-05-31 | Abigail

Discover the multifaceted experiences of African American immigrants, whose journeys illuminate both hardships and triumphs.The challenges faced by African American immigrants are as varied as their backgrounds, encompassing both systemic barriers and personal hurdles. These challenges often include navigating complex immigration laws, confronting social prejudices, and striving for economic stability in a new land. Despite […]

Uniting for Change: The Strength of United African American Immigrants

2023-06-14 | Abigail

African American immigrants have a long history of facing discrimination and marginalization in the United States. Despite these challenges, many have found ways to come together and create a collective voice for change. The concept of united African American immigrants has gained momentum in recent years, as more individuals and organizations recognize the power of […]

The Impact of Immigration on African American Identity and Belonging

2023-06-05 | Abigail

African American identity and belonging is complex and often contested. Immigration has played a significant role in shaping this identity, as African Americans have long been both immigrants and the descendants of immigrants. Immigration has also been a source of tension and conflict within the African American community, as different groups have competed for resources […]

UAAI was founded in April 2006 in response to the massive outpouring of opposition of immigrants and their supporters to the repressive immigration bills then under consideration by the U.S. Congress. Black activists in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area were called to action by Rev. Kelvin Sauls,a South African immigrant and Rev. Phillip Lawson, a long time Civil Rights leader and co-founder/co-chair of the California Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights.

UAAI also grew out of the efforts of the Priority Africa Network. PAN organizes Africa Diaspora Dialogues which have brought African Americans and black immigrants from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America together to dialogue about the myths and stereotypes as well as the cultural, social and political issues that divide our communities.