Notes 8: Steve Biko and the Black Consciousness Movement

Listen to the song "Biko" by Peter Gabriel to start your work on Steve Biko and the Black Consciousness Movement today.

• What does it say about Biko that an English pop star is making a song about him and his death?

Sorry - you must use this screencast: the information is not in the textbook. Take notes in any manner that works for you.

Next, watch this courtroom scene from the movie Cry Freedom, a British movie about Steve Biko. In this scene, Biko is being questioned in a courtroom about the Black Consciousness Movement. As you watch this scene, answer the following question:

• According to Biko, what was the Black Consciousness Movement? What was its goal?

So Steve Biko is my favorite person I get to teach about in the two year loop. That isn't a small thing to say. I am aware that your time is tight, so what follows isn't required. However, if you see Biko as even 1/10 as fascinating as I do, check out a doc of his writing linked here.