On 26th & 27th April 1994 South Africa held its first free non-racial election, ending whites-only rule, electing a new Government and making Nelson Mandela the country's President. The 26th was for infirm voters and was also the day for exiles to vote abroad - including in Glasgow City Chambers.
Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation
8 May 1996
South Africa adopted new Constitution
At its heart: the Bill of Rights, setting out the dignity, equality and freedoms that must be protected
Artist Norman Kaplan responded, see his linocuts at Worldly Wicked & Wise, London NW6 - on now
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#OnThisDay #HumanRights
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in today’s @mstaronline.bsky.social
Thin Ice Press, #York til 30th April
Co-production
@antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social @actsa-uk.bsky.social with support from students @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social
Inc. materials @uoyborthwick.bsky.social
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24 April 1993 - RIP O.R.Tambo
From Penton Street, he led ANC-in-exile as a banned liberation movement, building global solidarity #antiapartheid
Now, his former HQ becomes space for learning & action
🖼️ by Elodie Yr9
📷 trustees inc @peterhain.bsky.social & advisors visit site
#OliverTambo #OTD
An amazing day at the London Marathon!
ACTSA is so proud of our four runners 🎉
They have already raised thousands of pounds to help replace the legacies of colonialism with peace, justice and human rights
It’s not too late to donate... click here to help us increase our impact: shorturl.at/wSBpw
We’re hiring 👇
🔹 Operations & Development Manager
🔹 Interpretation Producer
Be part of new #antiapartheid museum exploring solidarity, activism & social justice
antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/opportunitie...
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
#MuseumJobs #Heritage #Jobs #WeAreHiring
Marina Gentry Espinosa @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social
reflects on visitor engagement with #AllShallBeAffordedDignity and learnings from #antiapartheid #history
At Thin Ice Press #York ‘til Thurs
@actsa-uk.bsky.social @aamarchives.bsky.social
Read blog 🔗 antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/community-eng...
Olivia @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social explores York’s #antiapartheid solidarity with South Africa’s liberation through @uoyborthwick.bsky.social archive materials shown w. Kaplan’s art in 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!'
'til 30/04, Thin Ice Press #York
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An iconic moment in modern history: Nelson Mandela walks free after 27 yrs
Free Nelson Mandela (Rogan Productions & @actsa-uk.bsky.social & @aamarchives.bsky.social ) explores the era defining milestone + global movement behind it
🎬 BritishFilm Institute preview (Ep. 1)+ Q&A
📅 7 May
🎟️ Bfi.org.uk
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MA student Olivia @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social blogs on behind scenes curating #NormanKaplan #art
In @uoyborthwick.bsky.social collections, she highlights York student-led disinvestment campaigns
Exhibition @ThinIcePress #York 'til 30th April
Read blog 🔗 antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/behind-the-s...
Video
All Shall Be Afforded DignityThin Ice Press, Peasholme Green, York★★★★★THE sumptuous ink black and strong white lines of Norman Kaplan’s linocuts were a powerful tool in the struggle against apartheid...
