title: Discourse on African American/Black Identity: engaging the expanded nigrescence theory with a diasporic consciousness.
abstract: This manuscript theoretically explores the application of a stretched expanded nigrescence theory (NT-E) by making notions of consciousness explicit, thereby building on the research involving first generation U.S.-born Africans (FGAs). In taking this approach, a theoretical framework of a diasporic consciousness emerged an alternative for exploring the identity development of Africana people. To facilitate this process, a shift from conceiving identity along the lines of race and ethnicity was begun towards a conception that is solely culturally based on eight identified factors.
authors.affiliation: Psychological and Social Foundations, College of Education, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue -EDU105, Tampa, FL 33620-5650 USA.
authors.forename: Patrick S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: De Walt