The Black Holocaust
From Maafa to Colonization
| BLACK: | (black), adj. 3a. of, pertaining to the various populations characterized by dark skin pigmentation, specifically the dark-skinned peoples of Africa, Oceania, and Australia. |
| HOLOCAUST: | (hol e kost), n. 1a. a great or complete slaughter or reckless destruction of life. |
The Black Holocaust is one of the more underreported events in the annals of human history. The Black Holocaust makes reference to the millions of African lives which have been lost during the centuries to slavery, colonization and oppression. The Black Holocaust makes reference to the horrors endured by millions of men, women, and children throughout the African Diaspora. In sheer numbers, depth and brutality, it is a testimony to the worst elements of human behavior and the strongest elements of survival. |
Yet no monuments have been made and apologies have been few. Worse still, most of the descendants of those who suffered, struggled and died, are unaware of this Holocaust while others seek to ignore it. One can only imagine the terrible damage placed upon the psyche of a people who seek to ignore or forget the tragedies of their past. |
The next few pages will give but a cursory glance at this Holocaust. As you read remember that it is more than simply numbers and facts. It is a memorial to those who could not live to tell their tale. It is a tribute to those who struggled and died so that others may live. It is a reminder to the descendants of the survivors who have now forgotten or do not know. In this manner we can honor those who have gone before us and perhaps take a step towards real healing and understanding. |
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