What cultural movement did Senghor help theorize?
Négritude
Pan-Africanism
Afrofuturism
Harlem Renaissance
Answer
Négritude, a cultural movement theorized by Senghor, celebrated the unique cultural and historical experiences of people of African descent. It sought to reclaim and affirm African identity, values, and traditions, which had been marginalized and devalued by European colonialism. Négritude emphasized the importance of self-acceptance, cultural pride, and the rejection of assimilation into Western norms.
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