apartheid
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He became a prominent advocate for ending apartheid in South Africa, and in the 1990s served as presidential special envoy to Africa for Bill Clinton.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Russia too is respected for its role in supporting the ANC's struggle against the apartheid regime and white-minority rule.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
Makeba had been made stateless for her opposition to apartheid and after her marriage to Carmichael, who popularised the slogan "black power", her US visa was revoked.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
Frye said this was a legacy of colonialism and apartheid.
From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025
I had to believe in myself and not allow apartheid to define my humanity.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
Vocabulary lists containing apartheid
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