Basil Davidson, Dead @ 95. This is episode 1 of "Different but Equal"

Basil Davidson (left) with Robert Buijtenhuijs, Leiden, 1997

Mr. Davidson was easily one of the greatest Africanist historians of our time. But, more importantly, he was a friend of black/Afrikan struggle. He lived a very long and productive life and has left behind an extraordinary legacy. Peace to his friends, colleagues, and his admirers. GI

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Update 1 (8/3/2010): There are some critics within the black radical tradition. See especially Manu Apim's The Problem of the Bernal-Davidson School (scroll to p. 191). Apim is especially critical of Davidson's claim that Ancient Egypt was "multiracial."
Update 2 (8/3/2010): Ama Biney tribute -->  Basil Davidson: Populariser of African history
Update 3 (8/25/2010): Yosef Ben-Jochannan critique of "White liberal Africanists" (scroll to page 110)


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