sesj Stardom Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Studies 2958-7026 Stardom University 10.70170/asbhlp4130403 36 The Postcolonial Afro-American Identity in August Wilson's Fences Dr. Yassin Ibrahim Bashir Ali Prof. 13 04 2026 4 1 1 51 This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

This study offers a postcolonial and cultural studies reading of identity formation in Fences by August Wilson. Situating the play within its historical and sociopolitical context, the study examines how African American characters negotiate between African cultural heritage, the legacy of slavery, and contemporary American social structures.

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