Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical event
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased activism among youth
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| gptkbp:can_be |
student protests
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| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 600 people
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| gptkbp:causedBy |
opposition_to_Afrikaans_as_the_medium_of_instruction
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
Youth Day in South Africa
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired art and literature
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| gptkbp:date |
June 16, 1976
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| gptkbp:governs |
state of emergency declared
violent suppression by police |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pivotal_moment_in_South_African_history
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
numerous books and films
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Soweto Uprising of 1976
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| gptkbp:impact |
inspiration for future anti-apartheid protests
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Black_Consciousness_Movement
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| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
condemnation of apartheid policies
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:Black_People's_Convention
gptkb:South_African_Student_Movement gptkb:African_National_Congress_Youth_League gptkb:South_African_Students'_Organization |
| gptkbp:keyEvent |
police brutality incidents
increased focus on social justice issues formation of student unions increased focus on youth empowerment formation of youth organizations increased focus on human rights issues increased involvement of churches in anti-apartheid activism increased activism in schools and universities increased focus on economic rights. increased focus on education rights increased media coverage of apartheid issues increased support for anti-apartheid movements international protests against apartheid increased collaboration among anti-apartheid groups formation of international anti-apartheid coalitions formation_of_the_Black_Consciousness_Movement increased_political_awareness_among_black_South_Africans Hector_Pieterson's_death formation_of_solidarity_groups increased_calls_for_sanctions_against_South_Africa increased_pressure_on_the_South_African_government increased_support_for_the_ANC mass_protests_across_South_Africa |
| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of resistance against oppression
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| gptkbp:location |
Soweto,_South_Africa
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
global media attention
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
marches in other cities
memorials and marches |
| gptkbp:notableFigures |
gptkb:Tsietsi_Mashinini
gptkb:Hector_Pieterson |
| gptkbp:participants |
thousands of students
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| gptkbp:policeDepartment |
live ammunition used against protesters
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| gptkbp:result |
increased international awareness of apartheid
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| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
gptkb:Bantu_Education_Act
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