Afro-decolonial manifesto /
Offering a compelling call to arms while challenging the pervasive grip of colonialism on the Black psyche, this manifesto charts a course toward a future defined by autonomy, dignity and radical liberation. Delving into the historical currents of resistance, from Negritude to Black nationalism to p...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Translated from the original French. |
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London ; New York :
Seagull Books,
2025.
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| Series: | Quilombola!
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| Summary: | Offering a compelling call to arms while challenging the pervasive grip of colonialism on the Black psyche, this manifesto charts a course toward a future defined by autonomy, dignity and radical liberation. Delving into the historical currents of resistance, from Negritude to Black nationalism to pan-Africanism, this manifesto unapologetically confronts the insidious nature of modern colonialism. In a world where the very presence of the Black body incites fear and insecurity among white supremacists, Afro-Decolonial Manifesto exposes the fallacy of equating Black existence with reverse colonialism. It challenges the prevailing narratives of gratitude and guilt, asserting the right of the Black diaspora to reclaim its autonomy and dignity, and also examines the effectiveness of movements like Black Lives Matter, advocating for a renewed Black internationalism rooted in Africa’s unity and autonomy. In a stirring call to arms, Afro-Decolonial Manifesto heralds a new era of resistance, where reparation becomes not just a demand for restitution, but a catalyst for radical change. This volume emboldens Black people to reclaim their narrative, their agency and their future. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of liberation and the indomitable resilience of Black lives. |
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| Item Description: | Originally written and published in French by Éditions du Seuil, Paris, 2024. |
| Physical Description: | 92 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-92). |
| ISBN: | 9781803094649 1803094648 |