Plaque

Steve Biko

Inscription

Steve Biko Court
This estate is named in commemoration of Steve Biko, a leading figure in the Black Consciousness Movement of Azania (South Africa) who died in police custody on the 12th September 1977 following his arrest for his activities in resisting the oppressive system of apartheid.

Site: Steve Biko (1 memorial)

W10, Ladbroke Grove, Steve Biko Court

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Steve Biko

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Black Consciousness Movement of Azania

Organisation that was the external arm of the Black Consciousness Movement (B...

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Steve Biko

Anti-apartheid activist. Born Stephen Bantu Biko in Ginsberg Township, in wha...

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