Depsite the fact that European colonization of Africa, the Americas, and several other continents initially took place centuries ago, the remnants of the institutionalized disaster continues to plague societies all over the world.  Some radicals and blatantly ignorant persons may argue that racism has dissolved and is merely a dramatized issue that the oppressed continue to hold on to.  On the contrary racism is prevalent and Whites and Blacks remain divided today.

Divided does not necessarily mean geographically segregated; however,  obvious divisions of  social and economic statuses, cannot be simply  regarded as mere coincidence.   The fact that prior to years of independence many African countries remain dependent on whites;  a relationship that is not necessarily by choice, but a tragic reality of years of involuntary codependence.

Africa is the only continent that possesses the most natural resources on the earth; it is no wonder its beauty is constantly the target of abuse, extortion, and exploitation. In 2002, with hopes of redefining racial barriers and dramatically shifting the economy  Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, demanded that all White African farmers relinquish their land to the government, so that farm land could be redistributed to the countries rightful owners, prior to colonization and European infiltration.   Mugabe has been quoted as stating, “We, the principled people of Zimbabwe, we, the true owners of this land, shall not budge, the land is ours”.

In April 1980 Zimbabwe became independent, which eventually led to the reduction of the White population as a social minority; however, as the White population decreased they remained as the dominating race in Zimbabwean upper class society.  Thus, making it clear that race, social and economic status were still prevalent issues, in the now free country.

In 2009 after over 20 years of independence, Mugabe continues with his reformation by enforcing strict policies on land ownership for white farmers.  Although the whites  makes up roughly less than one third of the population, they own more than 60% of the farm land. Since Zimbabwe’s economy is based on agriculture, that ratio demonstrates the lack of power and status that Zimbabwean Blacks have in their own homeland.

Essentially, Mugabe’s Land Policy has been in effect since 2002, the aftermath of such a drastic reformation has increased the starvation and hunger rate in Zimbabwe and resulted in the death or physical harm of over 100 White farmers, some of which refuse to forfeit their land.  It is interesting how the tables have turned for the white population; they are now being forced to do what they or their ancestors did to Zimbabweans in order to accumulate the farm land and other resources.

Although Mugabe’s methods are proving to be detrimental to Zimbabwe’s overall advancement, the reasoning behind it is completely just.  Many may argue that White Zimbabwean farmers feed the larger black populations, which may be true, however why not give them their own farm land and let them learn how do feed themselves?  Therefore they can be one step further to being truly independent in every sense of the word.  What is independence, if you are not free and self sufficient?