Africa Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
“It is African scholars themselves who will create the ultimate Encyclopaedia Africana.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address at the 1935 Pan-African Congress, Manchester, UK
Du Bois asserts that African intellectuals must lead the creation of a comprehensive African encyclopedia, emphasizing self-representation and scholarly agency
In simple terms: Africans must write their own history and knowledge
Key Takeaway
Empower African scholars to document and share their heritage
Themes
knowledge
self-determination
representation
Mood
proud
determined
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- University curricula
- community archives
- digital platforms
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Afrocentric scholarship
decolonization of knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can contribute to a truly inclusive African encyclopedia?
- How does self-authorship affect cultural identity?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on limited resources may hinder comprehensive coverage
