Monday, April 21, 2008

Remembering Aime Cesaire 1913-2008

World renown poet, writer and political and anti-colonial activist Aime Cesaire passed away last Thursday at the age of 94. He's leaving behind a huge array of publications. He was the mastermind and leading figure behind "La Negritude" a Literary movement and concept promoting black consciousness and pride. His cultural vision and fight against racism and colonialism also influenced many generations of activists, authors and writers.

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