They Followed the Trade Winds: African Americans in Hawai'i

Long before Hawai'i became a state, African Americans were drawn to its shores — following the trade winds to a place of possibility, beauty, and belonging. They Followed the Trade Winds: African Americans in Hawai'i by Miles M. Jackson tells the remarkable story of Black men and women who made Hawai'i their home and left an indelible mark on its culture, history, and identity.

Published as Volume 43 of Social Process in Hawai'i, this landmark work draws on meticulous research to bring to life the journeys, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who crossed oceans to build new lives in the Pacific. Their stories are woven into the very fabric of the islands — and this book ensures they will never be forgotten.

• Author: Miles M. Jackson, Guest Editor
• Part of the Social Process in Hawai'i series, Volume 43
• Explores the African American journey to and within Hawai'i
• A compelling blend of history, culture, and human resilience