Frantz Fanon, the Martinican-born psychiatrist, philosopher, revolutionary, and author, passed away from leukemia at age 36. He is best known for his seminal works Black Skin, White Masks (1952) and The Wretched of the Earth (1961), which explored the psychological effects of colonization and the path to liberation.
A fierce critic of colonialism and racism, Fanon became deeply involved in the Algerian War of Independence and served in the FLN (National Liberation Front). His writings remain foundational texts in post-colonial studies, Black consciousness movements, and global liberation struggles.
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