it's theme touches on mercantilism and the slave trade, colonialism, and the African experience, and suggests that this experience unties all Africans, even those who have never lived on the continent. Lowe's article adds to this theme by showing that Africa is still viewed as unpopular in the media, and suggesting that the media contributes to furthering that stereotype by its use of the word tribe. Furthermore, the article suggests that those across the world who share the African experience must share this burden of misrepresentation. Finally, D.T. Niane's retelling of a traditional African tale shows Africans' experiences and values, allowing readers to draw comparisons and contrasts with other cultures. In addition, the theme of traditions, culture, belief systems, and forms of knowledge add to the information in the previous articles, showing how the...

Thus, by summarizing and reacting to these articles, I emphasize the important concepts that I have learned in this class -- that Africa means many things to many people, and that it has a rich history that impacts all of the world.
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Naine, D.T. "Sundiata -- Keita: The Lion King." Princeton Online. 1997. 7 March 2009. http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/sundiata.htm

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Historical Association. 1998. 7 March 2009. http://www.historians.org/Perspectives/issues/1998/9809/9809VIE2.CFM