<p>In this special international edition of <strong>Convo Cafe</strong>, we sit down with <strong>Dr. Omari Jackson</strong>, professor at <strong>Towson University</strong>, as he joins us <em>live from Ghana</em>. Dr. Jackson is currently on the ground conducting research on Black individuals who have repatriated—leaving behind their home countries, particularly the U.S., to build new lives in Ghana.</p><p>From heartfelt motivations and cultural rediscoveries to the complexities of identity and integration, Dr. Jackson shares firsthand insights from the people reclaiming a sense of home on African soil. We explore what’s driving this modern-day migration, what it reveals about the global Black experience, and how Ghana is welcoming its diasporic sons and daughters.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re considering a move to the Motherland or just curious about this powerful wave of reconnection, this episode offers an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation from across the Atlantic.</p>

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From Hometown to Homeland: Dr. Omari Jackson on Repatriation to Ghana

JUN 9, 202518 MIN
Convo Cafe

From Hometown to Homeland: Dr. Omari Jackson on Repatriation to Ghana

JUN 9, 202518 MIN

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<p>In this special international edition of <strong>Convo Cafe</strong>, we sit down with <strong>Dr. Omari Jackson</strong>, professor at <strong>Towson University</strong>, as he joins us <em>live from Ghana</em>. Dr. Jackson is currently on the ground conducting research on Black individuals who have repatriated—leaving behind their home countries, particularly the U.S., to build new lives in Ghana.</p><p>From heartfelt motivations and cultural rediscoveries to the complexities of identity and integration, Dr. Jackson shares firsthand insights from the people reclaiming a sense of home on African soil. We explore what’s driving this modern-day migration, what it reveals about the global Black experience, and how Ghana is welcoming its diasporic sons and daughters.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re considering a move to the Motherland or just curious about this powerful wave of reconnection, this episode offers an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation from across the Atlantic.</p>