Friday, Dec. 10: I will be leaving on a plane is less then 24 hours, catching a 18-hour flight to gather with close to 60,000 students and youth in Pretoria, South Africa, for the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) from December 13 to December 21.
South Africa
Coverage of the World Cup left out few African stereotypes
On the weekend the 2010 FIFA World Cup ends here are a few reflections...
Four years ago, Canadian viewers of the Soccer World Cup were treated to colour commentary on how the Togolese might struggle with 26 Celsius heat of Northern Germany. Although sports commentary frequently has such inanities, coverage of this World Cup, in South Africa, has had more insidious issues particularly regarding the portrayal of African nations. Canadian media coverage is damaged by continued ignorance of Africa, stereotyping and double-standards which are at times dehumanizing.
The myth of one Africa
Elimination of racial discrimination
On March 21, 1966 Canada observed its first day for the elimination of racial discrimination along with other United Nations countries. The day was created as a global memorial for those who lost their lives during the Sharpeville massacre. On that day in 1960, police open fired on peaceful anti-apartheid protesters in the South African town. 69 people were killed and 180 were injured.
#ANC100 debate lays bare divisions over South Africa media
On January 8, 1912, South African intellectuals -- including pioneering black newspaper publishers Pixley ka Isaka Seme, editor of Abantu-Batho, and John Langalibalele Dube, editor of Ilanga lase Natal -- formed Africa's oldest liberation movement, the African National Congress (ANC) in Bloemfontein.
Egypt today, South Africa yesterday … The case for international solidarity
Mar 25 2011 - 7:00pm
Mar 25 2011 - 9:00pm
Location
Back room of the Regal Beagle
335 Bloor Street West South side of Bloor, west of St. George
Toronto M5S 1W7Canada
43° 40' 1.8732" N, 79° 24' 2.2068" W
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What are the tasks of activists in the Global North, when mass movements against oppression erupt in the Global South? In the 1970s and 1980s, this was posed sharply by the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. In Canada, the United States and many other countries, activists in the unions and social movements worked to build solidarity with the anti-apartheid campaign. Today, we are confronted with the same questions with regards to many struggles internationally.
Contact name:
Paul Kellogg
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Vancouver South African film festival
Jan 22 2011 - 7:30pm
Jan 23 2011 - 9:00pm
Location
Granville 7 Cinemas
855 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC Canada
49° 14' 54.6828" N, 123° 6' 31.68" W
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The first Vancouver South African Film Festival has been launched! We are proud to present four features and four documentaries that explore the culture, history and politics of South Africa -- films that entertain and inform.
Saturday, Jan. 22
Gala Opening
7: 30 p.m.: Skin
Book launch: Jewels and other stories
Sep 28 2010 - 7:00pm
Sep 28 2010 - 9:00pm
Location
TYPE Books
883 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON Canada
43° 38' 44.07" N, 79° 24' 43.0992" W
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TSAR Books invites you to the launch of Jewels and other stories
About the book:
The landscape of 1970s South Africa lives and breathes in these stories. This debut collection is populated by a wide and surprising range of unforgettable characters defined in their own ways by the repressive political system of apartheid.
Dawn Promislow was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has lived in Toronto since 1987, where she works in magazine journalism.
- Admission is free -
- Books available for purchase and signing -
- light refreshments served -
