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This was an excellent critique of pan-africanism which I have tried to make many times but never so succinctly. Well done.The soil itself cannot accept the Pan-Africanism tree. The ideology was relevant to African affairs only because of the direct European rule that came with colonialism.
Pan-Africanism ignores the geopolitical context within the continent: it requires one to buy into the idea that before Europeans, Africa was in a permanent state of economic and political utopia, which couldn't be further from the truth (see all the empires that grew and died long before the arrival of the Portuguese). Africa has a very long history of internal conflicts that stem from issues that are relevant to the local populations, and Pan-Africanism's solution to this is essentially "you look alike, you should stop fighting!" Good luck applying that between Rwanda and the DRC.
Another flaw of the ideology is, it assumes that the identity layers within blackness are not more important than blackness itself. This assumption is not valid in Africa: region of origin/ethnicity and nationality are the most important group identifiers. Race (blackness) generally ranks way lower than these two, and it is only ever mentioned when discussing African-to- non African relations.
Pan-Africanism is a modern ideology which has no root in traditional African thought. It was created as a response to colonialism and racism as state policy of the European and American countries. It was fashionable among the political and academic elites but never really made much in roads into the general population who primarily affiliate themselves based on tribe or in modern times, the nation-state.How can the roots grow deep if they are uprooted not long after being planted? That is what Western meddling has done. Then they back certain regimes and influence elections, coupes etc that further prevents the ideology from spreading.
Houphouet-Boigny was aligned with the west. He didn't like communism, he didn't recognize China nor did he mess with the Russians. He still believed in France having their hand in Africa etc. So it's no surprise to anyone as to why he was severely against the idea of Pan-Africanism.
Don't be so hasty to respond. I already expounded on why it was limited. Moreover, the concept was successfully integrated into the general population, enabling the idea, originally conceptualized in the West, to spread to Africa and play a crucial role in the independence of several nations. It is noteworthy that Jamaica was the first country to impose economic sanctions against Apartheid Run South Africa, and this decision was not made arbitrarily. It was out of Soladirty to the Black people of South Africa. This unity and support is an example of Pan-Africanism.Pan-Africanism is a modern ideology which has no root in traditional African thought. It was created as a response to colonialism and racism as state policy of the European and American countries. It was fashionable among the political and academic elites but never really made much in roads into the general population who primarily affiliate themselves based on tribe or in modern times, the nation-state.
I think pan-africanism has a worthy goal but is not the ideology for the job.
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Barely made it through on the first pass. Second time I watched it at the YouTube link to see what she said beforehand and then I made it about 10 seconds before I got tears in my eyes and got mad.
I know its old, but Lebron’s Pops needs an Academy Award for this.
Always wondered why I don't see him in movies anymore, now I know why.. They put a memo out on him after that
that Delroy Lindo clip is from a TV show called The Good Fight.
the people within our culture that see conspiracy in everything is embarrassing
Always wondered why I don't see him in movies anymore, now I know why.. They put a memo out on him after that
Always wondered why I don't see him in movies anymore, now I know why.. They put a memo out on him after that
Might not be a conspiracy, just plain racism. Didn't know it was a skitthat Delroy Lindo clip is from a TV show called The Good Fight.
the people within our culture that see conspiracy in everything is embarrassing
Him turning down roles is a possibility I like vs racism a possibility I don't like. I like Delroy tho.Delroy is 70 and already a legend. He already solidified plus, the movie industry is different.
Like someone else said, it’s not always a conspiracy. Delroy probably is turning down roles at this point. He’s good
Might not be a conspiracy, just plain racism. Didn't know it was a skit
I know they're both fake.do you know the difference between a skit and a whole gatdamn TV SERIES?
jesus. just stop posting for a while.