Steve biko statue in east london, eastern cape peter gabriel performing his song biko in 2011 all content from kiddle encyclopedia articles including the article images and facts can be freely used under attributionsharealike license, unless stated otherwise. Read once in university, i decided to reread i write what i like after getting it as a gift from a friend. Stephen biko, the south african liberation leader who founded the black consciousness movement wrote, the most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. After being expelled from high school for political activism, biko enrolled in and graduated 1966. It also features notable contributions from kate bush, paul weller, phil. Biko was born to mzingayi mathew and alice mamcete biko in ginsberg township, in what is now the eastern cape province of south africa. With denzel washington, kevin kline, josette simon, wabei siyolwe. The third of four children, biko grew up with his older sister bukelwa. Paul, mn 55105 the streel event at stockhome with mary logue may 17, 2020 01. Biko is a biography about black consciousness movement leader and antiapartheid activist steve biko. Eventually, in 1972, he was kicked out of the university of natal. Gabriels song has subsequently been recorded by artists including robert wyatt, joan baez, simple minds, manu dibango and paul simon. Influenced by gabriels growing interest in african musical styles, the song carried a sparse twotone beat played on. Gabriel wrote the song after hearing of biko s death on the news.
Written by one of the foremost figures in south africas struggle for liberation this new edition of steve biko s classic text celebrates the 50th anniversary of his birth. In doing so, i do not wish to appear to be unnecessarily concerning myself with the white. The ford foundation donated money to the group to establish a steve biko centre in ginsberg, opened in 2012. South african journalist donald woods is forced to flee the country, after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the black activist steve biko.
Steve biko books list of books by author steve biko. The postcolonial imagination polity, 2003, editor of rethinking fanon. His death in police detention in 1977 led to his being hailed a martyr of the antiapartheid struggle. The book s title comes from the heading of the column in which biko published his articles in the saso south african students organisation newsletter. Efeepasowetan october 18, 2019 black consciousness in south. Steve biko the antiapartheid activist is known to have read paolo freires seminal work the. Steve biko was an exceptional and inspirational leader, a pivotal figure in south african history. Steve biko, founder of the black consciousness movement in south africa. It is the trial transcript a bit murky in places to our great dismay of the evidence given by steve biko to a white prosecutor in a 1970s trial of 9 black activists accused of committing treason against apartheid south africa. Peters third selftitled album was produced by steve lillywhite. Biko died of brain damage and neglect, it was established, but the perpetrators closed ranks, the judge followed suit, and no one was found culpable. I write what i like is a book featuring the collection of articles written by steve bantu biko. Steve martin paul simon tribute kennedy center honors duration.
Before his demise he was known as a political activist and founder of the black consciousness movement. Reading it one can clearly see why apartheid was defeated, as well as the actual person who caused that defeat. A tribe called quest titled a song after steve biko on their 1993 album midnight marauders. This book is the ultimate guide to creating a successful revolution ever written, mainly because it was never intentionally written. Steve biko on a 1977 cover of drum magazine as part of a special report into his life and death whilst in police custody. In february 1973, the south african apartheid government banned biko.
Lindy wilson this short biography of biko shows how fundamental he was to the reawakening and transformation of south africa in the second half of the twentieth century and just how relevant he remains. Steve biko project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Steve biko, the celebrated political activist, has been the subject of a number of books. Biko series by paul stopforth mixed media on paper 1980.
This book covers the basic philosophy of black consciousness, bantustans. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In september 1997, biko s family established the steve biko foundation. His childhood experiences and character, lead him to become a powerful leader. September 77 port elizabeth weather fine it was business as usual in police room 619 oh biko, biko, because biko oh biko, biko, because bik. But a new one, written by xolela mangcu, is set to become a seminal biography. As you say his name, i see steve smiling, lanky, in a sports jacket, he was a real character. Because of the influence of his speeches and writings, biko was banned by the apartheid regime, and could not write publicly or speak with the media. Biko is taken from peters third selftitled solo album.
World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. His death from injuries suffered while in police custody made him an international martyr for south african black nationalism. It remains an absolutely phenomenal collection of ideology penned by the great steve biko. On 12th september 1977, steve biko was murdered in his prison cell. Selected writings kindle edition by biko, steve, stubbs, c.
Steve biko news, research and analysis the conversation. Simon spoor medical doctor at steve biko hospital johannesburg area, south africa 26 connections. Steve biko has been frequently described as a tall, well built and handsome man and girls loved him. Donald woods december 15, 1933, died august 19, 2001 was a south african antiapartheid activist and journalist. Steve biko, picador, africa, 243 pages at age thirty, steve biko was killed while in police custody. See all books authored by steve biko, including i write what i like. Elegy is a postmortem portrait of south african black consciousness activist stephen bantu biko 19461977 by paul stopforth b. Jan 19, 2015 i write what i like is a book featuring the collection of articles written by steve bantu biko.
Cry freedom 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Steve biko definately showed his views on black conciouseness in this book. Stephen biko article about stephen biko by the free. Stephen bikos philosophy and its pedagogical implications.
The powerful biography of steve biko and the struggle of the black consciousness movement kindle edition by woods, donald. Biko s last public statement and political testament steven biko, millard arnold on. The dialectics of liberation in south africa by nigel gibson centre for civil society research report no. He was only 31, but his vision and charisma captured in this collection of his work had already transformed the agenda of south african politics. His coverage of steve biko s death in custody led to his exile from south africa. Folkrock musician paul simon recorded a cover of the song for inclusion on the 20 gabriel tribute album and ill scratch yours. His books exposed case and were the basis of the movie, cry freedom. The song is bookended with recordings of songs sung at bikos funeral. The young steve biko and his colleagues had seized the shoulder of the sleeping giant of black awareness in south africa to shake him from his slumber. The life and legacy of steve biko, leader of the south african black consciousness movement, is remembered on the anniversary of his death while in police custody.
This is not to say that he was callously neglectful of the value of life, including his own, but rather he was a man for whom life was so valuable that the fear of death could be transcended. In salvador, bahia, a steve biko institute was established to promote educational attainment among poor afrobrazilians. But after his untimely death he became a symbol of heroic defiance against apartheid in south africa. The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. Steve biko is widely considered to be the father of black consciousness in south africa.
Having been given privileged access to autopsy photographs of steve biko s poor body, i produced a number works that continue to reflect on the brutality of the apartheid system, and the ongoing damage done to the lives of human beings everywhere who take a. Both simon and gabriel concluded that biko, from gabriel s eponymous 1980 album was an obvious choice of cover because the two had already played it together at a benefit concert for witness, gabriels human rights charity. The book is also critical of the white government of south africa and the apartheid system. Richard attenboroughs sweeping story of black activist stephen biko denzel. Biko completed his high school education in natal at the roman catholic mariannhill. Steel pulse dedicated the song biko s kindred lament to steve biko on the album tribute to the martyrs. Steve biko simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Quotations by steven biko, south african activist, born december 18, 1946. Introduction to steve bikos i write what i like by lewis gordon steve bantu biko was a courageous man. Simon spoor resident medical officer tshwane district. Biko, his associates and other activists refused luxury and said that most of their black brothers and sisters cant even have the basic means of survival, so there is no morality in living an overly comfortable life. This is true of individuals, like steve biko, and movements, like. Paul simon on mandelas role in graceland the new york times. Stephen biko s philosophy and its pedagogical implications in south africa.
The legendary antiapartheid activist and leader of the black consciousness movement died in detention at just 30 years old in 1977, 40 years ago this september. The continuing legacy humanity books, 1999, and co. The song has been covered by joan baez, simple minds, and paul simon. Moreover, biko became friend with donald woods, a journalist editor, who later played a key role in publishing a book about bikos life and history. Steve biko was an antiapartheid activist and the cofounder of the south african students organization, subsequently spearheading the nations black consciousness movement. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Dec 20, 2016 a2ai hardly consider myself an expert on biko, but i have read enough on him to have an opinion. Andrea raab biography of steve biko, orator and writer who challanged the south african government and its system of apartheid, becoming a symbol of hope for the future for blacks. This m4bl platform is an empowering policy platform that shows how to liberate the minds of the oppressed to achieve justice and liberation. In may 1976, nine blacks were arrested in south africa a. I write what i like ebook by steve biko rakuten kobo. Steve biko became friends with chengian rogers ragaven who was an art student of the university of natal, biko served under his council when he was elected president of the universitys first black student representative. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i write what i like. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
He is certainly remembered as in my view the preeminent. Read i write what i like selected writings by steve biko available from rakuten kobo. Gabriel wrote the song after hearing of bikos death on the news. December 18, 1946september 12, 1977 was one of south africas most significant political activists and a leading founder of south africas black consciousness movement. The powerful biography of steve biko and the struggle of the black consciousness movement. Steve biko biography facts, childhood, achievements, life. Paul simons joyous, vibrant graceland, released 30 years ago today. September seventyseven port elizabeths weathered find it was business as usual in police room six one nine oh biko, biko, bikos biko. This really proved that he was a wonderful and brilliant man.
It is an exposition of the black consciousness philosophy. Gerhart i n october 1972, steve biko was employed by the black division of the study project of christianity in apartheid society sprocas, which had its office in the same building as the south african student organization saso at 86 beatrice street, durban. Biko covers the life of south african antiapartheid activist steve biko from the view of his friend donald woods. Through his example, he demonstrated fearlessness and selfesteem, and he led a black student movement countrywide that challenged and thwarted the culture of fear perpetuated by the apartheid regime. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Steve biko quotes 18 december 1946 to 12 september 1977 stephen bantu biko was a nonviolent antiapartheid activist, who was murdered by the apartheid police force. Click download or read online button to get steve biko book now. Jan 04, 2004 buy i write what i like by biko, steve isbn. He fought against the separation between black and whites, called apartheid the afrikaans term for separateness. These articles written using his pseudonym frank talk form the core of the book. This portrait of south african black leader steve biko includes the testimony of peter jones, who was arrested with biko, and the story of the authors escape from south africa after leading the public outcry over biko s death. After being expelled from high school for political activism, biko. As a student, during the early 1970s, biko fought against apartheid in many ways. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading biko. Selected writings, and steve biko black consciousness in south africa, and more on. Black consciousness and the quest for a true humanity from the prophetic book by bantu steve biko i write what i like. The song is a musical eulogy, inspired by the death of the black south african antiapartheid activist steve biko in police custody on 12 september 1977. You know, one of the first people nelson mandela invited to south africa was paul simon. Jerry dammers and the special akas classic protest song, free nelson mandela.
Its not that i have any compunction about liking mom rock, moms are awesome, and my love for carole king. Stephen steve bantu biko was born in kingwilliamstown, cape province, on 18 december 1946, the third child of his parents. What do we and what should we remember about steve biko. It attacks the mistreatment of blacks and the brutality commonly used by the police. Black consciousness and the quest for true humanity by steve biko it is perhaps fitting to start off by examining the real reasons which make it necessary for us to think collectively about a problem we never created. Paul simon recalls how the spirit of nelson mandela infused the music of graceland and his tours with south african musicians. The books title comes from the heading of the column in which biko published his articles in the saso south african students organisation newsletter. The organization later changed into the black consciousness movement, and elected biko as its first president in 1968. Biko s life and the black consciousness movement are as relevant to south africa today as they were during the antiapartheid struggle. Paul simon and ladysmith black mambazo diamonds on the soles of her shoes. His friend donald woods, the newspaper editor who fled after being banned for his protests, presents the record of the ensuing day inquest.
Biko is an antiapartheid protest song by english rock musician peter gabriel. The canon of books on steve biko, south africas brutally assassinated black consciousness movement leader, continues to grow 40 years after his death. Steve biko inspired a generation of black south africans to claim their true identity and refuse to be a part of their own oppression. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Stephen biko is known internationally as the founder of the south african students organization saso, and a leading force in the south africa black consciousness movement. As you say his name, i see steve smiling, lanky, in. The book on which the movie was based, was written by donald woods. Steve biko south african political leader britannica.