negritude
/ˈnɛɡrɪˌtud/
noun
- A cultural and political movement, especially among French-speaking Black intellectuals and artists, that celebrates Black identity, heritage, and values, and rejects colonial oppression and assimilation.
- Many scholars study Negritude as an important response to colonialism and racism.
- Negritude encouraged Black writers to take pride in their African roots and traditions.
- The poet Aimé Césaire is considered one of the founders of the Negritude movement.
- The quality or fact of being Black; Black identity or consciousness, especially as a source of pride and cultural strength.
- The festival celebrated negritude through music, dance, and storytelling from across the African diaspora.
- For many, negritude is not just about skin color but about a shared history and culture.
- Her art explores themes of negritude and the beauty of Black skin.
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