Students held rallies, protests and vigils. An effective organized effort (partially) isolated South Africa economically.
to protest the system of apartheid
they protested because they felt like it hehehehe
Nelson Mondela
Yes, firstly through support to the Apartheid (NP government) regime, because they (NP) were also against Communism, but later the US and many other foreign countries had economic trade sanctions and embargoes against SA to protest against the Apartheid regime
Because they wanted black people to have freedom
In the 1960's
Apartheid was bad because it violated human rights. That is why it was done away with.
It was in protest over apartheid and the treatment of black South Africans.
Very politely and orderly, compared to today. They could - and did - write letters of protest to their Members of Congress and to local newspapers. The US President got his share of letters too. Although there was radio, phoning in to talk shows was not done. Protest marches with banners and all also were a 'normal' means of protest.
Stephen Biko is considered by many to be the Father of the Black Conciousness Movement in apartheid-era South Africa. Stephen Biko is considered by many to be the Father of the Black Conciousness Movement in apartheid-era South Africa.
Apartheid was not a pleasant thing, but in reality was little different from the segregation practiced in the US southern states at the same time.
Apartheid is as much a part of African history as slavery is of ours. (American's) But, as apartheid was only done away with relativly a short while ago, it is still fresh in a lot of people's minds.