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Debate and Dissent at the 1956 Congress
This chapter examines the significant discussions at the 1956 Congress of Black Writers and Artists, focusing on the concept of negritude and its critiques. It highlights the contrasting perspectives of key figures like James Baldwin and Richard Wright on cultural identity, colonialism, and visions for a post-colonial future. The chapter emphasizes the intense intellectual exchange surrounding colonial impact on identity and the political unity of Black communities globally.