The Black Atlantic (book)

"The Black Atlantic" by Paul Gilroy explores the shared cultural, historical, and political experiences of people of African descent across the Atlantic Ocean. It challenges traditional national perspectives, highlighting how African diaspora communities in Africa, the Americas, and Europe are interconnected through history, music, language, and resistance. Gilroy emphasizes the movement, flow, and exchange of ideas and cultures that shape identities beyond national borders. The book encourages understanding the Atlantic as a space of transnational connection, emphasizing how black culture and history influence global modernity.