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African immigration to the United States

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African immigration to the United States refers to immigrants to the United States who are or were nationals of modern African countries.[1] The term African in the scope of this article refers to geographical or national origins rather than racial affiliation. Between the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 and 2017 the African born population in the United States grew to 2.1 million people.

Yoruba immigration to the United States of America

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Yorubas who come to the United States find something about Americans very strange. That thing is the way Americans behave towards pets. The way Americans behave towards pets is culturally unfamiliar to Yorubas.[2]:18


References

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  1. "African immigrant population in U.S. steadily climbs".
  2. Agwuele, Augustine (2016). The Symbolism and Communicative Contents of Dreadlocks in Yorubaland. African Histories and Modernities. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. ix+210. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-30186-0. ISBN 978-3-319-30186-0. LCCN 2016937716. ISBN 978-3-319-30185-3. {{cite book}}: External link in |series= (help)