Blacks Without Borders

Why are more Blacks moving to Africa? See the story in pictures!

American Dream? - More and more African Americans are making the move to South Africa. A new documentary by Stafford U. Bailey and Judy Bailey, “Blacks Without Borders,” tells their story. Bailey (left), the film director, is on location in Soweto handing out candy to kids with South Central LA native Jose Bright (right) who now lives in Johannesburg.

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American Dream? - More and more African Americans are making the move to South Africa. A new documentary by Stafford U. Bailey and Judy Bailey, “Blacks Without Borders,” tells their story. Bailey (left), the film director, is on location in Soweto handing out candy to kids with South Central LA native Jose Bright (right) who now lives in Johannesburg.

Big Plans - Eugene Jackson (right), originally from Kansas, is going over plans to build his multi-million dollar shopping center in Durban. Jackson has a home in Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Many successful African Americans now living in South Africa were also successful in America, says Judy Bailey, the films co-producer.

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Big Plans - Eugene Jackson (right), originally from Kansas, is going over plans to build his multi-million dollar shopping center in Durban. Jackson has a home in Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Many successful African Americans now living in South Africa were also successful in America, says Judy Bailey, the films co-producer.

Living Large - Eugene Jackson's 30,000 square-foot house (pictured here under construction) sits on 700 acres. It also has 2 full kitchens. Nigeria has the highest number of Black Americans living in Africa. South Africa ranks second.

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Living Large - Eugene Jackson's 30,000 square-foot house (pictured here under construction) sits on 700 acres. It also has 2 full kitchens. Nigeria has the highest number of Black Americans living in Africa. South Africa ranks second.

From Wall Street to Johannesburg - Darrel West inquires about a Hummer parked at Nelson Mandela Square, a shopping center in Sandton, Johannesburg. West used to work on Wall Street. Now, he's an Equity Funds manger for Tisco, a private equity firm in South Africa.

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From Wall Street to Johannesburg - Darrel West inquires about a Hummer parked at Nelson Mandela Square, a shopping center in Sandton, Johannesburg. West used to work on Wall Street. Now, he's an Equity Funds manger for Tisco, a private equity firm in South Africa.

Catching Up - Jarman Holland pictured here pouring wine for his African American dinner guests at his home located in Westcliff, one of Johannesburg's most exclusive neighborhoods.

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Catching Up - Jarman Holland pictured here pouring wine for his African American dinner guests at his home located in Westcliff, one of Johannesburg's most exclusive neighborhoods.