Black Consciousness Movement

The Black Consciousness Movement emerged in South Africa during the 1960s, emphasizing the importance of black self-identity and pride in the face of apartheid's racial oppression. Led by figures like Steve Biko, the movement encouraged black South Africans to reject the idea of inferiority imposed by the apartheid regime and to embrace their cultural heritage. It aimed to empower the black community politically and socially, fostering unity and resistance against systemic racism. The movement influenced broader anti-apartheid efforts and contributed significantly to the eventual liberation of South Africa from apartheid in the early 1990s.