Katelyn's
shared an article titled, "Mixed-race citizens remain uneasy about black
rule." A common theme of how coloured people in South Africa feel
that they are unjustly treated by the African National Conference (ANC).
Knowing that the indicator of blackness was judged by sticking a pencil in
someone hair and if it slid out the person in question was counted as
white. I pause my thoughts for a moment and think how at one time
coloured and blacks fought together to get what was rightfully theirs. It was also shocking to me to notice how coloured
people in South Africa are considered as the lower class of people. This
made me think what bracket of people I would be listed under if I was living in
South Africa.
I was also privileged to view Larisa's blog post and she used visuals as educational tools. Pictures can be so powerful and also different meanings when viewed. I agreed with Liarisa when she talks about the significance of the massacre was massive. How it brought people together to fight the unjust acts. Sometimes it is the sacrifice of other people in order to change the course of life for the next generation.
Courtney provided information on the disadvantaged treatment of African women in the 1956. The internet post for 1956 Women's March provided a short video, summary and image about the struggle African women had to overcome in order to receive equal treatment. Again it amazes me how when people join together like on August 9th the article stated that, "over 20,000 women, representing all racial backgrounds, came from all over South Africa to march on the Union Buildings, where they stood in silent protest for 30 minutes while petitions with 100,000 signatures were delivered to the Prime Minister’s office." Sometimes it take the courage of someone else beside you to help push you to demand for the changes you want to see in society. This has taught me about the power in number and how a voice can be amplified through many.
It saddens me how there is still racial disparity in South Africa, especially in regard to colored people as you mentioned. But also like you said, there is power in number. So many suffered or even sacrificed themselves so that South Africa can be where it is today. Hopefully the efforts of South Africans (or even us!) can help to bridge the disparity and inequality that still exists in the country today. Your blog post last week helped me see some of the issues that are yet to be solved.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad that it takes the sacrifice of others in order for change. I wish people would understand the importance of an issue and focus their attention on it before things escalate to the next level. Yes, the massacre brought people together, but at such a high cost.
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