In 1859, Martin Robison Delany, physician, abolitionist, journalist, military officer, and the father of Black Nationalism, led an African American exploring party to Niger Valley in hopes to find a homeland for African American repatriation. Delany who was the only Black officer to receive the rank of Major during the Civil War, traveled to Africa … Continue reading United States – Martin Robison Delany led an exploring party to Niger Valley to find a homeland for African American repatriation