Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
People of African descent who have immigrated to the United States, primarily from Africa and the Caribbean; this population has nearly doubled since 2000.
AP course connection
Topic 4.16: 4.16 Demographic and Religious Diversity in Contemporary Black Communities