"Her commitment to transforming African Americans’ problematic ideas about Africa developed the tourist infrastructure that made Ghana’s 2019 Year of Return possible," she added. This portrayal resonated deeply as black Americans engaged in their own battles for full citizenship,” the article explained. He initially embarked on the first voyage with 60 African Americans who sold all their property to join him in the “promised land”. After Marcus’ arrest for mail fraud in 1925, Laura gained more popularity and encouraged African Americans to return home. During her sermon, she was speaking about the power of God to help Africans and black Americans.

Source: GhanaWeb January 11, 2020 10:07 UTC