Moving to Africa? Check your privilege at the gate

Black Americans seeking refuge from racism in the United States by relocating to African countries like Ghana are sometimes bringing problematic Western privilege with them. The article highlights how Ghana's "Year of Return" and "Beyond the Return" campaigns, which invited diasporans to reconnect with their African roots, have revealed negative impacts including land disputes, gentrification, and economic disruption. In one case, diasporans threatened local Ghanaian landowners with guns over disputed farmland, while in other instances, their presence has driven up property values, forcing locals to relocate.