Rhodes Must Fall

Rhodes Must Fall is a student-led movement that began in 2015, protesting the presence of a statue of Cecil Rhodes at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Rhodes was a colonialist and businessman whose legacy is associated with imperialism and racial inequality. The movement advocates for the removal of symbols that perpetuate colonialism and racist histories, aiming to challenge ongoing systemic injustices and promote broader societal change. It has inspired similar protests worldwide, emphasizing the importance of reevaluating historical monuments and confronting legacies of oppression.