Colonialists' Image of Africa

You have to realize that up until about 1959, Africa was dominated by the colonial powers. And by the colonial powers of Europe having complete control over Africa, they projected Africa always in a negative light - jungles, savages, cannibals, nothing civilized. Malcolm X

Interpretation

This quote highlights the historical context of Africa's subjugation to colonial powers until the mid-20th century. It points out how European colonial powers systematically portrayed Africa in a derogatory manner, perpetuating stereotypes of jungles, savagery, and primitiveness. The quote draws attention to the deliberate misrepresentation of Africa to justify colonial dominance and exploitation.

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