Steve Biko

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The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.

Steve Biko

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Topic

Tools of oppression Oppression Raising consciousness Liberation

Speaker

Steve Biko

Medium

Esssay

Language

English

Time

1971 1970s 20th century

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Original Citation

Biko, Steve. "White Racisim and Black Consciousness." Jan. 1971, Abe Bailey Institute of Interracial Studies, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa.

Current Citation

Biko, Steve. "Black Consciousness and the Quest for a True Humanity." I Write What I Like: Selected Writings, edited by Aelred Stubbs. University of Chicago Press, 2002.

The liberal must understand that the days of the Noble Savage are gone; that the blacks do not need a go-between in this struggle for their own emancipation. No true liberal should feel any resentment at the growth of black consciousness. Rather, all true liberals should realize that the place for their fight for justice is within their white society.

Steve Biko

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Topic

Noble savage Black freedom struggle Anti-colonialism

Author

Steve Biko

Source

Black Souls in White Skins?

Medium

Essay

Language

English

Time

1970 1970s 20th century

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Original Citation

Biko, Steve. "Black Souls in White Skins?" SASO newsletter, July/August 1970.

Current Citation

Biko, Steve. "Black Souls in White Skins?" I Write What I Like: Selected Writings, edited by Aelred Stubbs. University of Chicago Press, 2002.