Frantz Fanon was a French psychiatrist and philosopher born in 1925 in Martinique. He is best known for his influential works on colonialism and race, particularly in his books like Black Skin, White Masks and The Wretched of the Earth. Fanon explored the psychological effects of colonization on both the colonized and the colonizers, advocating for the liberation of oppressed peoples. Fanon's ideas have had a lasting impact on postcolonial studies and critical race theory. He argued that violence could be a necessary means for the oppressed to reclaim their identity and freedom. His thoughts continue to inspire movements for social justice and decolonization around the world.