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Heritage carried across generations.

This page collects African quotes that speak to heritage and identity, including reflections on being African in origin and American in birth. Readers can explore related identity themes on the American quotes page.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

Poor
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Nov 07, 2020

The South African government, unlike a lot of African governments, isn't poor.

Quotes by Charlayne Hunter-Gault

I Am
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Nov 07, 2020

I am proud to be an African.

Quotes by Brenda Fassie

Pressure
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Nov 07, 2020

African pressure has led the E.U. to rethink part of its agricultural subsidy programme.

Quotes by Arancha Gonzalez

Love
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Nov 07, 2020

I relate to both my Caucasian side and my African side, and I love that.

Quotes by Annie Ilonzeh

Because
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Nov 07, 2020

Because I am an African, I am a Ghanaian.

Quotes by Ama Ata Aidoo

American
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Nov 07, 2020

I am not an African. I am an American.

Quotes by Albert Murray

Other quotes describe mixed ancestry, blending African, Native American, and European roots, alongside pride in West African cultural traditions like dance and drumming. For related themes, see the Africa and African Americans quote pages.

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