Category Archives: the dark continent
Heart of Darkness leaves it Shadow on the 21st Century
Written in 1899, Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness has greatly contributed to the Western perceptions of Africa as the epicenter of unrelenting evil and ignorance. The story is told through the eyes of Marlow, a river boat captain working … Continue reading
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What three words come to mind when you think of Africa?
We wanted to know what three things pop into the minds of New Yorkers when they hear “Africa”. Poverty, AIDS, Death, War. We struggled to find some positive adjectives, but were ultimately disappointed. It’s clear that the woman at the … Continue reading
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