by Burks Plumma (Author)
No Hugs For Homecoming is a bold and urgent memoir chronicling a four-year journey across Africa from 2018 to 2021-a personal pilgrimage driven by the looming threat of genocide against Black Americans, disguised under the weight of white supremacy, mass immigration, and gentrification. Sparked by Ghana's Year of Return, this journey began with hope and the promise of reconnection. But what unfolded was far more complex.
With each step through nations rich in culture, contrast, and contradiction, the search for belonging revealed deeper questions. Is Africa truly the sanctuary it appears to be, or is it a carefully veiled illusion? Could a return "home" offer salvation-or is it a trap hiding a more dangerous global agenda?
From the elite halls of power to the heart of impoverished communities, the truth became harder to ignore. This book is not just a travel log-it's a confrontation with identity, safety, and the harsh realities of displacement. It challenges assumptions, sparks critical reflection, and dares to question the meaning of home.
No Hugs For Homecoming is a powerful narrative of awakening, survival, and the unflinching pursuit of truth at the crossroads of heritage and urgency.