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The Dark Continent… wildlife safaris… apartheid… starvation… Our first impressions of Africa are often formed by news stories, adventure movies, or magazine photos. But Africa — the real Africa — is a land of rich cultures and ancient civilizations unknown to many in the Western world.
Share Your Thoughts. What does Africa mean to you? What does it mean to be African-American? What does Africa mean to the world? Do any of the African wonders strike an emotional chord? We invite you to submit a brief essay, a letter, a poem — whatever you feel can best express the place Africa has in your heart and in your life.
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| FORETHOUGHT |
One three centuries removed
From the scenes his fathers loved,
Spicy grove, cinnamon tree,
What is Africa to me?
-- Countee Cullen, "Heritage"
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Special Contributors
We asked a few familiar faces to share their views on Africa:
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