Hi Liberty. I think it is unfortunate how so many African Americans have this romanticized view of Africa. Home? Our ancestors may have come from there, HUNDREDS of years ago, but it is a foreign world for us and the native Africans do not always view us as one of the family 'returning.' Having lived in southern Africa for a number of years, I learned very quickly that culture, language and wealth clearly separate us from the native Africans. In southern Africa and other areas, there is a general term which translates to "white-man." This term is often used for whites AND black Europeans/Americans. The term is largely culturally and not necessarily about race.
I have seen so many African Americans return to the states realizing just how different and disappointing their experience has been while there. They wanted to feel like they were going home, but it wasn't. The didn't speak the language(s), didn't know the customs, didn't have the same appreciation for the lifestyle presented to them. But, for those of us who were not so romantically duped, we experienced a people, language, culture rich with community, simplicity and beauty. We managed to make connections w/o trying to force it.