Walter Rodney Quotes

Not only are there African accomplices inside the imperialist system, but every African has a responsibility to understand the system and work for its overthrow.

Walter Rodney

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• Not only are there African accomplices inside the imperialist system, but every African has a responsibility to understand the system and work for its overthrow.

  

  Walter Rodney
  • Responsibility
  • System
  • Accomplices