Pa Ali:
I am in the middle of writing my yearly review right now before I start my
vacation.  But I'll take a few moments to respond.

Brother, Senghor along with the early intellectuals from places like
Martinique and Haiti (some of the first Western educated Africans BTW) really
worked very hard to amazing literary works which really reinforced the
concept of Pan-Africanism and black pride.  Some of their works were very
moving since they expressed their experiences at the hands of slave masters
and such that.  They thus created a foundation for some of the later
Pan-Africanists.  This not to mention the man being one of the first African
teachers at a French University, and his work towards the independence
movement in Francophone Africa.

I'd like to refer you to the Negritude Poets or the link that Madiba
forwarded just a few moments ago for more info.  Also, please note that I am
not an apologist for the man, just one that realizes that his literary and
ideological impact cannot be ignored.

In the meantime, I am going to get back to my Focal Point Review.  Maybe we
can continue this conversation after the New Year

Cheers and regards

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