Quote by Frantz Fanon

I am black: I am the incarnation of a complete fusion with the world, an intuitive understanding of the earth, an abandonment of my ego in the heart of the cosmos, and no white man, no matter how intelligent he may be, can ever understand Louis Armstrong and the music of the Congo.

I am black: I am the incarnation of a complete fusion with t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the unique experience and perspective of being Black. It suggests that being Black is not just a physical identity, but also a spiritual connection to the world and a deep understanding of one's place within it. The quote further suggests that this deep connection cannot be comprehended by white individuals, regardless of their intelligence, as it is rooted in a distinct cultural and historical context embodied by individuals like Louis Armstrong and the music of the Congo.

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Racism

By Frantz Fanon

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