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Steve Biko

  • Andrew
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  • Jan 14, 2008
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  • LEGO, Minifigs
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    • Name: Stephen Bantu Biko
    Dates: 1946-1977
    Biography:
    Biko was a South African anti-apartheid activist who founded the Black Consciousness Movement. As a young medical student, Biko formed the South African Students’ Organization, a group that fought for the rights of Black, Indian, and mixed-race (”Coloured”) students.

    Despite being banned by the white apartheid government, Biko continued his political activities. On August 18, 1977, Biko was arrested. On September 12, he died in police custody.

    Learn more: Wikipedia

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    2 Responses to “Steve Biko”

    1. Blaze Says:
      January 16th, 2008 at 2:32 am

      That looks like Katt Williams!

    2. murketing » Blog Archive » Human rights icons in the form of LEGO minifigs Says:
      January 17th, 2008 at 7:56 am

      [...] blog The Brothers Brick, contain images of other minifig representations of human-rights icons: Steve Biko, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Gandhi. Go ahead and click, it’s worth [...]

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