Tamara J Walker Knihy

The book delves into the complex experiences of African Americans who ventured abroad over the past century, intertwining personal narratives with historical accounts. Dr. Tamara J. Walker recounts her family's transatlantic journey alongside stories of notable figures like Florence Mills and Richard Wright, exploring their motivations for leaving the U.S. and their experiences in various countries. Through atmospheric detail and diverse tales, it highlights themes of identity, belonging, and the quest for a better life amidst the backdrop of racism and displacement.

Exquisite Slaves examines how slaves in Lima, Peru used elegant clothing to express attitudes about gender and status. Drawing on a diverse range of sources and analyses, Walker demonstrates that in eighteenth- and nineteenth- century Lima clothing signified both the reach and limits of slaveholders' power and racial domination.