June 16, 1976 - Hector Petersen, a 13-year old South African student is shot and killed during a massive demonstration to protest apartheid laws in South Africa. The photograph of the fatally wounded Petersen being carried from the scene appeared throughout the world and he became a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement. A generation later, June 16 is still a day of remembrance, particularly in Soweto, where Petersen was killed. This is just one particular case but many other school children were also killed in their protest bfor freedom and equal rights. The past youth seemed to have more "fight" in them, what is happening to the current youth in the world, why are they not protesting and making a stant?
Links:June 16th Student UprisingRead a two-part series on the Soweto student protest, browse links on apartheid laws and view the famous photograph of the wounded Hector Peterson.
Soweto South AfricaLearn about the history of the township and view the iconic photograph of Hector Peterson.
The History of Apartheid in South AfricaLearn how racial discrimination was institutionalized in South Africa through apartheid laws.
Books:Anatomy of a Miracle: The End of Apartheid and the Birth of the New South Africaby: By Patti Waldmeir 1997A chronicle of the political and personal struggles to end apartheid in South Africa through the eyes of a journalist.
Soweto: The Fruit of Fearby: By Peter Magubane 1987A photographic account of the June 16th uprising in Soweto.
Politics of the New South Africa: Apartheid and Afterby: By Heather Deegan 2000An account of life in South Africa during the past decade.
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