In 2017, sociologist Onoso Imoagene argued that second generation Nigerian Americans are forming a distinct "diasporic Nigerian ethnicity" rather than assimilating into the mainstream African American culture, in contrast to what should have been predicted by segmented assimilation theory. [41]

This is a list of notable Nigerian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Nigerian American and must have references showing they are Nigerian American and are notable.

2023年7月13日 · The Nigerian-American population has experienced significant growth since the 1980s and is projected to surpass one million before 2030. In 2021, Nigerian-Americans ranked among the most highly educated racial or ethnic groups in the United States.

Today there are 260,724 (.08 percent of the population) Nigerian Americans in the U.S., the largest African immigrant group in the nation, according to the 2010 American Community Survey. The largest Nigerian American communities can be found in Texas, New York, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and Ohio.

The NAPAC Foundation is a United States-based organization dedicated to empowering Nigerian Americans and all people of color. It focuses on health, education, effective advocacy, and economic empowerment, advocating for policies that benefit Nigerian-American families, friends, and communities.

African American tourists visit Nigeria in huge numbers every year to explore their heritage. By working closely with universities, other institutions of higher learning, and research centers, Nigerian Americans have ensured that prominent authors, artists, and other researchers visit the United States on a regular basis.

2020年4月27日 · Igbo and Yoruba Americans make up the largest Nigerian-American ethnic group in the USA

With Emancipation, African American women found success as contract laborers in agricultural, service, and professional careers in the areas of law, education, and business. Women like Mary McLeod Bethune aided in the building of this new labor force by opening schools that encouraged self-sufficiency, industry expertise, and altruism among ...

2025年1月31日 · The Association for the Study of African American Life and History releases a theme for each year, which is a practice Woodson started. This year’s theme is African Americans and Labor. The organization plans to use the month, and the rest of the year, focusing on the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.

2018年6月8日 · Despite racism and discrimination, Nigerian-Americans have not stopped excelling in the United States, as they are currently one of the country’s most successful immigrant communities, with a...