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  • Jennifer Davis, Bill Sutherland and Zola Zembe discuss South Africa and apartheid

    Feb. 27, 1979

    Jennifer Davis, Bill Sutherland, and Zola Zembe discuss the South Africa and their experiences with apartheid. Jennifer Davis grew up in the white middle class society of Johannesburg, whereas Zola Zembe, a native black man who lives in Capetown. They, along with Bill Sutherland, an American who works as a Representative for the American Friends Service Committee, talk about the changes that need to made and how American people and companies can help. An earlier interview of Carl Douglas Fuchs is also played.

  • Interviewing Donald Woods

    Sep. 17, 1981

    The South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist talks about his friendship with fellow activist Steve Biko, and the many threats they faced, as further described in the book, Asking for Trouble: The Autobiography of a Banned Journalist.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Discussing the book "Biko" with the author Donald Woods.

    Donald Woods discusses his book "Biko"

    May. 17, 1978

    Discussing the book "Biko" with the author Donald Woods.

  • Donald and Wendy Woods discuss the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa

    Oct. 23, 1987

    South African exiles Donald and Wendy Woods discuss the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and their exile. The two describe their ignorance to the privilege they experienced as white people in South Africa during Apartheid, an ignorance they maintained until meeting and forming a relationship with the founder of the Black Consciousness movement, Steve Biko. Studs plays "Kwela Blues" - Lemmy Special Mabaso.

  • Derrick Bell discusses his book "Confronting Authority"

    Dec. 2, 1994

    Civil rights activist, lawyer, and professor Derrick Bell discusses his latest work and protest against Harvard University due to their lack of diverse hiring in academics. Bell is known for his work on the concept of critical race theory and his relentless pursuit of fair treatment for his colleagues.

  • Dennis Brutus

    Dennis Brutus talks with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 14, 1973

    Dennis Brutus discusses and reads his poetry. He discusses life in South Africa. Dennis Brutus reads poems from his books of poetry "Sirens, Knuckles and Boots", "A Simple Lust", and "Letters to Martha and Other Poems from a South African Prison". Includes music in the beginning. Includes a clip of Albert Lutuli speaking.

  • Albert John Luthuli discusses the struggle for democratic rule in South Africa

    Mar. 1963

    Albert John Luthuli, President of the African National Congress, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Zulu Chief, discusses politics of South Africa. The interview includes discussions about his early life and education, and his teaching career, becoming chief of the Zulus, and working as the President of the African National Congress. He also explains his thoughts on peaceful methods of fighting against discrimination and apartheid in South Africa.

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