Apartheid in South Africa (1948–1994) was a system of racial segregation that sparked global resistance. African Americans played a crucial role in advocating for sanctions and raising awareness through organizations like TransAfrica. College students in the 1980s led divestment campaigns, pressuring universities and corporations to sever ties with South Africa. Their activism highlighted the power of grassroots movements in influencing policy and achieving justice. Understanding these efforts provides valuable context for connecting historical and contemporary struggles for equity and human rights.
New Jersey Student Learning Standards:
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.13.a: Compare and contrast the roles of various individuals, groups, and institutions in promoting the Civil Rights Movement and the global human rights movement.
- 6.1.12.HistoryCC.13.a: Analyze how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
- 6.2.12.GeoPP.5.a: Analyze how global interconnections impact human rights, resources, and economic opportunity.
Curriculum
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- Stage 11
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