Simmons, Ann M.,
Back to Africa, from Iraq. Ann M. Simmons. - Los Angeles Times, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 27, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Back to Africa, from Iraq, Jan. 17, 2004; pp. n.p..
"His ebony skin, curly hair and facial features distinguish Mohammed Abbass as a man of African descent. But he has never set foot in Africa and knows little about the continent and its people. As long as he can recall, his forefathers have lived in Iraq, and his roots are deep in this Middle Eastern country." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article profiles black Iraqis, "an intrinsic part of Iraqi society," and reveals how many are now eager to explore their heritage and learn more about their African roots.
1522-3248;
Blacks--Iraq
Ethnic relations
Ethnology
Genealogy
Muslims--Black
Racism
Slavery--History
Iraq--Ethnic relations
AC1.S5
050
Back to Africa, from Iraq. Ann M. Simmons. - Los Angeles Times, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 27, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Back to Africa, from Iraq, Jan. 17, 2004; pp. n.p..
"His ebony skin, curly hair and facial features distinguish Mohammed Abbass as a man of African descent. But he has never set foot in Africa and knows little about the continent and its people. As long as he can recall, his forefathers have lived in Iraq, and his roots are deep in this Middle Eastern country." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article profiles black Iraqis, "an intrinsic part of Iraqi society," and reveals how many are now eager to explore their heritage and learn more about their African roots.
1522-3248;
Blacks--Iraq
Ethnic relations
Ethnology
Genealogy
Muslims--Black
Racism
Slavery--History
Iraq--Ethnic relations
AC1.S5
050