Internal factors that influenced black consciousness Flashcards
What did Steve Biko say about independence?
“Black man you’re on your own”
What did Steve Biko say about identity?
“You are either alive and proud or you are dead”
What is liberation theology?
The belief that Christianity should plan a leading role in the liberation against social and political oppression.
How many black Christians were there in South Africa?
- 2 million
- there were many African independent churches
What were the internal factors that influenced the black consciousness movement
1) frustration with white liberals for example Steve Biko and others walked out of National Union of South African students convention
2) Steve bikos views
3) Christianity:liberation theology in 1966 university Christian movement (ucm)