Harry and Meghan: Africa doesn't want you | By kehinde_andrews for cnnopinion
Kehinde Andrews is an associate professor in sociology at Birmingham City University and the author of the upcoming book"Black Radicalism." The opinions in this article belong to the author. View more opinion on CNN.
Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, may be considering a move to Africa sometime after the birth of their child. Just as with their wedding, the proposed move is being framed in largely positive terms -- with Meghan wanting to explore her and her child's African roots. Unfortunately, the reality is that the only tradition the couple would be embracing is the long colonial history of Britain in general -- and the royal family in particular. When black radicals talked about a"back to Africa" movement, this was not exactly what they had in mind. Kehinde AndrewsSo, if Harry and Meghan do make the move, they will not be representing modern multiracial couples everywhere, but the colonial institution that is the British monarchy.
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