Lecture

Africa: Representation and Misconceptions

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Description

This lecture delves into the historical representation of ancient Egyptians as Black, contrasting with Indo-Europeans and Semites. It explores the ideas of Cheikh Anta Diop and Hegel on Africa, Egypt, and the role of Africa in world history. The instructor challenges the misconception that Africa lacks history, emphasizing the need to understand the complexity and richness of African civilizations.

Official source

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