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Better to be 1st Among the Gauls Than 2nd Among the Romans

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Paradoxically, it was that unconscionable neglect by Europe and America – condescending in viewing Africa as a place for pity – that necessitated African innovation and cooperation with one another and with China.

If Black America and the Caribbean position themselves strategically, then it is safe to say that Caesar’s words were spot on: Even though the Gauls were destitute then, they eventually rose up while Rome eventually fell. And with the state of Italy and the European Union these days, being second to Rome is truly nothing to brag about.

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