Morgan McCommons, assistant professor of history and Africana studies at the University of Richmond, stands at the “Door of Return” at Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, a symbolic passage marking the reconnection of the African diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
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African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging
Amid growing social and political unrest in the U.S., Ghana has emerged as a beacon of hope — a sanctuary offering respite from America’s increasing polarization. What began as a call to reconnect with ancestral roots through the 2019 “Year of Return” campaign has transformed into the decade-long “Beyond the Return” initiative, offering not only a spiritual homecoming but also an escape from escalating discord.
