Afro-Turks consider Turkey home, but wonder about their roots in Africa

Head of the African Culture and Solidarity Foundation Şakir Doğluer, (L) says his ancestors are reported to have come to Anatolia as agricultural workers or soldiers. Afro-Turks whose ancestors came to Anatolia as workers during the Ottoman era yearn to know more about their roots but, still consider themselves at home in Turkey The grandchildren … Continue reading Afro-Turks consider Turkey home, but wonder about their roots in Africa