Afro-Italians (Afroitaliani) are Italians born in African countries but raised in Italy, Italian citizens of African descent, or of mixed African and Italian roots.

Sep 26, 2022 · Though she is fluent in Italian, Ms. Meribe says Italians consider her Nigerian, while Nigerians sometimes see her as Italian due to her penchant for dramatic hand gestures.

Aug 22, 2022 · This growing disillusionment with the traditional Italian identity has led to the emergence of several Afro-Italian creatives.

Jan 25, 2023 · In the debates and talks in Italy when television or newspapers are talking about Italian issues, Black people are never invited, although competent, as though they are not part …

Jul 10, 2020 · There are many Afro-Italian intellectuals and a great many writers who have been advocating for social change for years now, but it took the furor over George Floyd’s murder to …

Oct 4, 2021 · Afro-Italians discuss the realities for so many Black children, who were born in Italy but don’t have the right to apply for citizenship. Afro-Italians are making their mark in the music …

Jan 3, 2025 · From historical perspectives to contemporary cultural expressions, this course will transform your understanding of Afro-Italian contributions to Italian society and culture.

This short documentary is a peek into the lives of five Afro-Italians who were born in Italy to Italian parents or non-Italian parents, or moved to Italy as an infant or later in life.

Feb 27, 2019 · Amidst a rise of ethno-nationalism, eight Italian artists of color fight against their erasure. The term “Italian” doesn’t typically conjure an ethnic image of any kind.

Jul 13, 2021 · Among those leading the charge are Afro-Italian women writers whose work speaks to and amplifies both contemporary and historical experiences of Blackness within the Italian …