| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Biko, Steve |
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(Steven Biko) (b ´k ) (KEY) , 1946–77, South African political leader. A medical student, he founded (1969) a black student organization and developed a national “black consciousness” movement to combat racism and apartheid policies. Arrested in 1977, he died in police custody, prompting international protests and a UN arms embargo. In 1997 five former policemen admitted killing him. |
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