Steve Biko- Influential South Africa Cold War-
Stephen Bantu Biko, born on December 18, 1946 which was around the time that the Cold War began. Steve Biko was a noted anti-apartheid activist and a student leader, who in the later years founded “The Black Consciousness Movement” [BCM] (Johannesburg). This movement empowered a large percent of the black population. His activism and several writings influenced many Africans in a positive way. He was known by a big majority for his famous slogan “Black is Beautiful” (The M&G Online). Biko was politically active and aware of many things at a very young age. Biko was kicked out of High school for his activism he then planned to enroll somewhere else. Biko’s main goal for the BCM was for blacks to feel that they had been provided consciousness and had pride in being black (Johannesburg). Biko was a genuine man who only wanted good for people in life especially during hard times. Steve Biko was not necessarily linked directly to the Cold War, but he definitely was one of the most influential men during the late 1900’s era.
One way that someone could directly associate Biko with the Cold War, was the United States was in the Cold War dealing with human right issues and Africa shared a relationship because they were also dealing with human rights. During this Cold War the United States was stripped of their freedoms as was Africa. Whereas in Russia they were not pro rights unlike Africa and the United States.During the time of the Cold War, Biko was was a role model because he stood up for human rights in Africa. He was known for having infectious enthusiasm and treated everybody with full loyalty. “In his book I Write What I Like, Biko wrote: Being black is not a matter of pigmentation ...
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...never stopped trying and persevering; this is one of the main reasons he was such an influential person during the Cold War in South Africa. At an early age Biko’s career was characterized by political activism. The development of the BMC and the fact that he was an anti-arparhetid leader made him someone that was an influence in people's lives.
He touched many peoples lives including Peter Gabriel, who wrote a song called “Biko.” This song was a tribute to the life and death of Stephen Biko and honoring the true person he was. The fact that Biko was beaten to death in jail, when he was only trying to help out others shows how ignorant people are. People were so blind to the fact that they could not see what a truly good person Biko was and how he was only trying to help people out. “Yihla Moja, Yihla Moja -The man is dead” - Lyrics from “Biko” by Peter Gabriel.
... said numerous times that only education is the only way out of apartheid. This shows he tried till he died to get out of apartheid even though success was not likely. This all adds up to show Mathabane’s courage, but also his people’s courage.
This piece is dedicated to brutha Steve Cokely for his tireless efforts to "seek and find" vital information pertaining to the upliftment of Afrikan people. If it weren't for this God'z tenacity to penetrate the forces of white supremacy with liquid swordz, I can honestly say, we would not know of the New World Order and the history of its members as we do now. He has truly been an inspiration to me. Biggup brutha Cokely!!
Throughout the course of Black history, African Americans Have fought for the right to be viewed as human and not merely the dispatched property of pre-emancipation whites in the southern states of the U.S. This struggle had been a constant battle since the liberation of blacks by the 14th amendment however, most noted during the “Civil Rights era”. Carol Anderson’s Eyes off the Prize: The United Nations and the Struggle for African American Human Rights, 1944-1955 explores this era in American History in depth and explains this struggle in the midst of Cold War politics. Anderson focuses her texts on the role of Black organizations such as the NAACP and their role in U.S. international and foreign policies.
When Nelson Mandela was a young boy he was largely influenced by his guardian Jongintaba who was the Thembu Chief. Jongintaba would let the people lead the debates, and then he would analyze their thoughts, and they would make a decision. This influenced Mandela in his fight for a true democratic government. This also led Mandela to study law and fight for the rights of black South Africans. This background brought Mandela to th...
and other leaders of the civil rights movement in the context of the Cold War and resurgent Southern segregationism.
Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko were the two icons who created the new equal and multiracial South Africa. They fought a long and hard battle against Apartheid and put their lives up for the cause. They improved the basic human rights and laws of blacks in South Africa while uplifting the oppression of the race. They put their desires and self-respect on the backburner their whole lives to give pride and justice to their people. These two peaceful demonstrators will forever live in the hearts of the black race and will go down in history globally.
This is relevant because It shows the brief journey he through before joining the African national congress.
Nelson Mandela’s life can be seen as a double climax: where he survived events directly related to the Apartheid’s cruel/unjust actions along with enduring medical ailments later on in his life. In a four year span, from 1960 to 1964, Mandela had to find strength and will power to persevere through a rollercoaster of events. Mandela’s affiliation in the African National Congress allowed him to organize supporters and protest against the inequality of whites and blacks in Africa, and bring attention to the abuse blacks have been forced to endure for far too long. The constant back and forth commotion between the apartheid and the freedom protestors caused a snowba...
The effect that the leaders had on the community was so influential that in the late 1960’s, South Africa began to witness the beginning of the Black Conscious movement. This movement was initiated by Black students led by Steve Biko. The PBS website explains, “This new generation of activists, working with the Black Trade Unions, would dominate the resistance movement in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition to the mobilization of Blacks, there were many other individuals and groups that were actively resisting Apartheid. In response to and in spite of resistance efforts, the apartheid system grew stronger and its grip was extended over all aspects of life” (Bloom, 1995). The Black Conscious movement was formed to show the governments that they are proud of who they are, and that they have a defined history different of that of whites. The main goal was to make clear that they will no longer be judged according to their appearance. Overall, the black conscious movement was created to break “white liberalism”. This group gives great merit to the influence the ANC leaders because it was formed by the
Me, and my friend named Matt were talking about sports one day last year, when our conversation took a drastic turn into an argument. The sport of topic was Basketball, and it was about a week before the NBA Finals. I was saying how the Los Angeles Lakers were going to take the whole playoff championship with out a loss. He on the other hand was a Philadelphia fan, and wanted to see the 76ers beet the Lakers in the NBA finals. I thought it was preposterous for him to say the Lakers would loose the NBA Finals, after not loosing one game on the way there. And so our argument started there.
1. The movie “Invictus” shows great examples of the trait leadership theory that Mandela portrayed as the President of South Africa. Mandela was able to influence the people of South Africa through his traits of being an extravert leader and having great integrity. According to the text, extraverts are sociable, assertive, and energetic people. Mandela displayed traits of an extravert leader. Whenever he would greet people he always had a genuine smile and good intentions towards everyone he met. Even the people who worked for him, especially his security, were expected and required to always have a smile to portray a welcoming atmosphere. Mandela was a very sociable person, he made sure to go to all the rugby tournaments and had a very magnetic personality that he portrayed to everyone he spoke with. At every rugby tournament Mandela went to shake the players’ hands, wished them good luck, and went into the stands to greet fans that attended the game. Mandela also led his country with great integrity. The text describes integrity as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Mandela had strong believes and values which is one reason why he won the Presidency election of South Africa. Through his strong integrity he was able to unite his country. There were many hardships along the way of people not agreeing with his views or values, but that did not stop him from leading his people. Mandela even lost his family because unfortunately they did not agree with his belief or accepted what he was trying to accomplish. This shows that no matter who disagreed with Mandela’s viewpoint he did not let it affect who he was or the integrity of his goal to benefit the country of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest ethical and political leaders in recent history. Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to the fight against the racial oppression of the apartheid regime in South Africa. In doing so, he became the first democratically chosen black president of South Africa. Nelson Mandela’s life is a blue print for the development of a leader who fought against discrimination and aimed to build fairness and justice, and by doing so, acquired the ultimate achievement: equality for South Africa.
Mr. Nelson Mandela Charismatic personality he’s self determined, sense of humour, integrity, strong minded, intelligence, empathy, self nelson Mandela charisma encouraged people by changing their goals, values, need beliefs and objective he bring about this change by attempt to south Africa people self idea specifically make the people feel valued and personal identity the lack of resentment over cruel treatment received. Nelson Mandela spiritual strengths beliefs which show the integrity and willingness never to give up (BBC news – Mandela’s life and times 2008)
In 1993, he became the president of South Africa after a long journey of seeking freedom and equality among his people. Under his power, his country attained democratic government without discrimination between the white and black people. He had never talked about racism during his presidential time and had never responded harshly against any racism action. He had very successful time in leading South Africa until he retired because of his health bad condition. Finally, he died in 2013, but he remained in our heart as strong leader, peaceful person, and free man.
Perhaps the first seed was planted in his heart when Mandela’s father died and he went to live with Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo, the acting regent of the Tembu people. Mandela was nine years old at the time, and when he was given the opportunity for higher education, he took an interest in the history of South Africa. He began learning about how the Afr...