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at 12/15/2010

The Biko Route

15^th December2010

By Kevin Boswell http://kevinboswell.wordpress.com/ 2010 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to South Africa University of Cape Town, M. Phil. Justice and Transformation I had just finished the compilation of Biko’s writings, I Write What I Like. I was struck by what a precise and logical thinker he was. Even his contemplation of issues that could only have been of secondary

at 12/13/2010

Steve Biko Honoured with Posthumous Literary Award

13^th December2010

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On December 8, 2010 Bantu Stephen Biko was awarded the Posthumous Literary Award by the South African Literary Awards ,for his seminal work "I Write What I Like." These awards pay tribute to South African writers who have distinguished themselves as innovative producers and creators of literature, while celebrating literary excellence in the depiction and sharing of

at 12/07/2010

Development: What’s Culture Got to do With it?

07^th December2010

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By Y.Obenewa Amponsah Often, in developmental circles, there is an implied or explicitly stated view that African culture is inherently patriarchal. Patriarchy is problematic in that it hinders growth and development by denying women equal opportunities while perpetuating negative social attitudes that fuel social injustice. This view is not only espoused by people outside of the continent’s boarders

at 12/06/2010

THE STEVE BIKO BIRTHDAY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2010

06^th December2010

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at 10/25/2010

25^th October2010

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Last week Tuesday the Steve Biko Foundation hosted the Inaugural FrankTalk dialogue at Museum Africa in Newtown.The topic was "The Role,Rights and Responsibility of the Media in Contemporary South Africa." The panel was made up of Mr Joe Thloloe ( Press Ombudsman), Mr Eusebius McKaiser and Professor Pumla Gqola. We look forward to the next dialogue which will

at 10/13/2010

Inaugural FrankTalk Dialogue

13^th October2010

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Please click on our events page to find out more about our Inaugural FrankTalk Dialogue taking place on the 19th of October. Please click on our events page to find out more about our Inaugural FrankTalk Dialogue taking place on the 19th of October. ... Please click on our events page to find out more

at 10/04/2010

School Visits to the Steve Biko Foundation.

04^th October2010

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Throughout the year hundreds of students visit the Steve Biko Foundation's Eastern Cape offices to learn more about Steve Biko and the Black Consciousness Movement. Upon their arrival they are requested to fill out a questionnaire that allows us to gauge how much they know about Steve Biko and the Black Consciousness Movement. After that they are taken

at 9/28/2010

SBF-BRUTE FORCE Poetry & Hip-Hop Sessions

28^th September2010

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SBF-BRUTE FORCE Poetry and Hip Hop Sessions take place every Thursdays at Talamanca lounge at the Esplanade Beach Front in East London. Artists who perform during these sessions are emerging artists from around the Eastern Cape. During the sessions the audience is requested to listen attentively since at the end of the session the audience get to vote

at 9/20/2010

Coming to See You Since I was Five: An American Poet's Connection to the South African Soul.

20^th September2010

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Coming to See You Since I was Five: An American Poet's Connection to the South African Soul. Image

The 11th Annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture September 9, 2010The University of Cape TownCape Town, South Africa Copyright ©2010 by Alice Walker I have spent most of the early morning thinking of what I want to say to you: there is so much. First of all I want to say that I am in your country, have been

at 9/01/2010

Rewriting the Spirit of Steve Biko for the Twitter Generation

01^th September2010

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Mr Nkosinathi Biko, CEO of the Steve Biko Foundation. The Daily Maverick’s SIPHO HLONGWANE spoke to the son of the iconic embodiment of Black Consciousness in South Africa, mostly about the apparent apathy of today’s youth toward political involvement. Nkosinathi Biko sees a great need for quality leadership in South Africa. And he is not the only one.

at 7/13/2010

Only civil society can reinvigorate the country's culture of activism

13^th July2010

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Throughout the World Cup games, which began June 11th, representatives from Mott-funded organizations in South Africa shared personal reflections on the nation’s past, present and future by writing brief essays from many of the communities where the matches were played. Here is the Steve Biko Foundation's contribution written by Y. Obenewa Amponsah. "Only civil society can reinvigorate the country's culture

at 7/13/2010

Black Leadership in the 21st Century

13^th July2010

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On the 3rd of June 2010,Mr. Nkosinathi Biko delivered an address on Black Leadership in the 21st Century at the Zanele Kunene-Mbeje Memorial Symposium on Black Leadership. What is contained here is a excerpt of the address titled "Black Leadership through the African Perspective." On the 3rd of June 2010,Mr. Nkosinathi Biko delivered an address on Black Leadership in

at 7/09/2010

Frank Talk, an Innovative Initiative for Young Professionals

09^th July2010

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In September 2010 the Steve Biko Foundation will launch Frank Talk , an innovative dialogue series for young professionals.Titled after the pseudonym under which Steve Biko wrote, this forum is designed to bring together young people from various sectors for discussion around salient issues impacting South Africa's political, economic and social development. Although it may not be immediately