The Sharpeville Massacre
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10th Grade - University
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The video discusses the Sharpeville massacre on March 21, 1960, in South Africa, where apartheid laws enforced racial segregation. The National Party's policies led to widespread discrimination against Black South Africans. A peaceful protest organized by the Pan African Congress in Sharpeville turned tragic when police opened fire, killing 69 and injuring over 180. The event highlighted the brutality of apartheid, leading to international condemnation and the annual commemoration on March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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