> (...) but it's disingenuous to dismiss historical facts about what white people have done in Africa
You really have to figure out what you're referring to as "white people", not only because of the inherent racism in your statement but also because it fails to recognize the root cause of the colonialism problem throughout the world, including Africa.
For example, do you feel it's appropriate to blame race when colonialist powers were forcing "white people" into exile to their colonies under the penalty of death? How about "white people" taking job offers to work on any industry located in said colonies and consequently ended up making their home there? Are you to blame for a problem just because you find yourself somewhere and you happen to be the wrong race?
Colonialism were the result of oppressive policies driven by authoritarian regimes, but these processes weren't driven bottom-up.
You really have to figure out what you're referring to as "white people", not only because of the inherent racism in your statement but also because it fails to recognize the root cause of the colonialism problem throughout the world, including Africa.
For example, do you feel it's appropriate to blame race when colonialist powers were forcing "white people" into exile to their colonies under the penalty of death? How about "white people" taking job offers to work on any industry located in said colonies and consequently ended up making their home there? Are you to blame for a problem just because you find yourself somewhere and you happen to be the wrong race?
Colonialism were the result of oppressive policies driven by authoritarian regimes, but these processes weren't driven bottom-up.