Abstract The improvised speech of Patrice Emery Lumumba on June 30, 1960, the day the Democratic Republic of Congo gained its independence from Belgium, was criticised by Western media as being unwise and ungrateful towards the so-called civilising mission of Belgium in the Congo. Yet it was acclaimed by many Pan-Africanists and black power movements. In this article, the author systematically observes, reflects on, and analyses the speech. The author finds that it is a life-giving and hope-filled speech that called for a restoration of dignity and respect to black Congolese who suffered decades of oppression and exploitation at the hands of the colonial power.

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纪念帕特里斯·埃默里·卢蒙巴：他在刚果民主共和国独立宣言上的讲话——系统反思

摘要 1960 年 6 月 30 日，即刚果民主共和国从比利时独立的那天，帕特里斯·埃默里·卢蒙巴的即兴演讲被西方媒体批评为对比利时在刚果的所谓文明使命不明智和忘恩负义。然而，它受到了许多泛非主义者和黑人权力运动的好评。在这篇文章中，作者对演讲进行了系统的观察、反思和分析。作者认为，这是一篇赋予生命和充满希望的演讲，呼吁恢复在殖民大国手中遭受数十年压迫和剥削的刚果黑人的尊严和尊重。