Frantz Fanon’s ”The Wretched of the Earth” (Part 2/2)

The discussion dives deep into the challenges of forging national identity after colonization. It explores how a new elite class can mirror old power dynamics while highlighting the need for genuine political education. The complexities of Black identity and anti-colonial struggles reveal the diversity of experiences shaped by history. Revolutionary movements are shown to influence artistic expression and evolving cultural identities. Finally, the psychological scars of colonialism are examined, emphasizing the trauma and guilt faced by both colonizers and the colonized.