South African's ruling political party, the African National Congress, marked its 100th anniversary last week. In celebration, PBS stations around the country have begun airing a new series about the ANC and the international effort to end apartheid. The 5-part series is called, "Have Your Heard from Johannesburg?" and is airing on the program, "Independent Lens".
Quotes
"When you are in a struggle and you are competing with other force that also can claim the attention of media, claim the attention of history, really, then, as an organizer, you have to strategize to overtake that moment in history. And that is what we tried to do on behalf of the people of South Africa." Sylvia Hill
Warm Up Questions
1. What is apartheid?2. What is the capital of South Africa?3. Who is Nelson Mandela?
Discussion Questions
1. What is the African National Congress?2. How was the United States Civil Rights Movement tied to the anti-Apartheid movement?3. What is non-violent civil disobedience and how was it used in the anti-Apartheid movement?
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