The Watoto Speak!
Welcome to a platform dedicated to highlighting the writings of young journalism/creative writing students in the D.C. metropolitan area’s African-centered community. The following texts, above anything else, shows that our future is in good hands!
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African Literature and the Preservation of Culture
In 2008, the Library of Congress held a celebration honoring Nigerian novelist, author, poet and professor Chinua Achebe for his book, Things Fall Apart. This book speaks on pre-colonial Nigeria and how the protagonist, a traditional man named Okonkwo, handles colonialism and its effect on him and his people.
Things Fall Apart: The Positive Aspect of Motherhood
The bond between mother and child is one of the deepest connections humans experience. It begins before birth and grows through touch, voice, and protection. A mother often becomes a child’s first sense of safety, teaching them how to trust the world while always being a place they can return to.
The Battle Between Pride And Fear
In Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo worries that his weaknesses will later make him lose respect. Pride begins to control his choices and drives him to prove his strength, control, and aggression.
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