Tagged with 'postcolonialism'

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The Responsibility of the Artist, an essay by Aimé Césaire

We are at a solemn moment, the moment when colonialism is not dead, alas, but at any rate already knows itself to be mortal. Colonialism is still able to crush and oppress, perhaps more savagely than ever. One thing is sure, however: It is mortally wounded, it knows it is perishable and has lost its historical assurance.

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Avatar: On gods, guilt and wolves

I went to see "Avatar" this past weekend. It was the first time I have seen a movie in 3D and despite some minor eye strain; I was quite impressed with the technology. I’m a sucker for eye candy and am already giddy at the idea of seeing Tim Burton’s "Alice" in 3D on IMAX.

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"Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we have been waiting for." — Hopi elders

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