- 2026.07.14
- Eleytheriou Xristos
Afrocentrismor or afrocentricity is an ideological movement with historical and political ramifications, which spread across many universities on the other side of the Atlantic, especially since the 1990s. It is a branch of the new trend of “political correctness” (politically correct) that has swept through American society over the last ten years. Its target is the white population of North America. The core beliefs of Afrocentrism are shaped as follows:
The mother of civilization — and especially of Western civilization — is the continent of Africa, and the carriers of this civilization are the Black African nations. High-level societies had developed in Africa long before white nations managed to appear on the historical stage.
Ancient Egypt was nothing but the crown jewel of Black African civilization, and the Egyptians themselves were Black (Negroes) from an anthropological standpoint.
The African civilization of Egypt had a catalytic influence on the Greek world and the birth of classical civilization, since the ancient Greeks borrowed, or rather stole, their religion, science, philosophy, and artistic and intellectual achievements from the ancient Egyptians, as well as from the Canaanites and the Phoenicians.
Prominent figures of the ancient world, such as Socrates, Cleopatra, or Jesus Christ, were Black. But also in modern times, the prominent musician Ludwig van Beethoven and Empress Josephine of Austria were Black. In general, the entirety of white Western civilization, or at least its noblest expressions, is due to the Black populations of Africa. (Up until now, we had the Macedonians and the Turks disputing our history, now we also have the Africans.)
In February 1993, a lecture was held at Wellesley College in Massachusetts by the self-proclaimed ‘distinguished Egyptologist’ Yosef A.A. ben-Jochannan. The speaker, echoing the theories of ‘Afrocentrism’ (that is, the intellectual movement which considers Black Africa the cradle of world civilization and views the Greeks as ‘thieves’ and usurpers of its contribution), argued among other things that Aristotle traveled to Egypt and intellectually ‘looted’ the Library of Alexandria to write his own works. It was then that the classical studies professor in attendance, Mary Lefkowitz (photo), asked the speaker how he could support such inaccuracies when it is historically indisputable that:
Aristotle never set foot in Egypt, and the Library of Alexandria was founded… after the philosopher’s death!
The result of this intervention was that the speaker refused to answer, simply accusing the professor of bias and hostility toward the Black population. At the same time, students aligned with Afrocentrism harassed her, denouncing her as a ‘racist‘ characterized by a one-sided view of history. As for the university authorities, reports indicate that not only did they fail to stand by her, but they also reprimanded her for not allowing certain ethnic groups to promote their culture unhindered—in other words, to propagate their blatant, unscientific fantasies without any rebuttal!
Do not think that this was an isolated incident; the “Incorporeal Power,” aiming at globalization, shamelessly continues to distort history. Because Greek Mythology, History, and especially the Greek Language are at the pinnacle of world civilization, they will always be a target of the Incorporeal Power. If we read George Orwell’s famous book “1984,” one of the “Government’s” goals was the establishment of Newspeak, aiming to reduce the vocabulary so that even the formulation of “dangerous” ideas would become impossible, through the transition to a politically controlled language.
“The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became truth.” — George Orwell
Helen of Troy… The famous director Christopher Nolan, for his highly anticipated new blockbuster film “The Odyssey,” has cast Oscar-winning Black actress Lupita Nyong’o to play a dual role: Helen of Troy and her sister, Clytemnestra. See our relevant post “black is the new white.”
Who is Mary Lefkowitz
Mary Lefkowitz (born April 30, 1935) is a distinguished American classicist and Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at the renowned Wellesley College in Massachusetts, where she taught for 46 whole years (1959–2005).
Her work has focused primarily on three major areas: the position of women in antiquity, ancient Greek mythology and religion, as well as the controversy surrounding theories on the origins of ancient Greek civilization.
Lefkowitz was among the pioneers in studying the lives of women in the ancient world, relying on primary sources and inscriptions. Her books offer a realistic and documented look into the daily life, the hardships (such as high mortality rates in childbirth), and the social role of women in Greece and Rome. Her notable books include:
- Women’s Life in Greece and Rome (in collaboration with Maureen B. Fant, a classic textbook that has gone through multiple editions).
- Women in Greek Myth.
- Heroines and Hysterics.
- Greek Gods, Human Lives: What We Can Learn from Myths.
- The Lives of the Greek Poets, where she analyzes how ancient biographers often fabricated fictional stories about poets based simply on the poets’ own works.
- Euripides and the Gods.
Her contribution to scholarship has been recognized internationally with numerous honors:
- In 2006, she was awarded the US National Humanities Medal for her outstanding work in teaching and research.
- She has been awarded honorary doctorates by various universities, including the University of Patras (1999).
- She is an active member and Trustee of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, maintaining close ties with Greece, which she visits frequently.
The knowledge of yesterday guides today and points the way for tomorrow. Those who understand the historical and contemporary course of events, define their own future.