The Damned of the Earth

"The Damned of the Earth" is a phrase from Frantz Fanon's influential book, highlighting oppressed and marginalized groups who suffer injustices and violence under colonial and imperial systems. It emphasizes how colonized people, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, face brutal exploitation and identity erasure. Fanon argues these groups bear the weight of systemic brutality and must resist to reclaim dignity and freedom. The phrase underscores the urgent need for liberation and social justice, recognizing that those deemed 'damned' are often the ones most harmed by oppressive structures, and their fight for emancipation is vital for genuine liberation.