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In this video, I explain why student protests work. It’s fascinating. I start by explaining how Apartheid South Africa was dismantled—a truly riveting chapter of world history. The financial pressure, combined with the global outcry against Apartheid, proved to be a significant blow to the regime. Ultimately, the protests... on Western campuses and the divestment movement in the West contributed to the collapse of the Apartheid system, demonstrating the power of student activism in driving meaningful change on a global scale. The fight for P@l€$tin€ is in the West. The students today are capitalizing on this strategy, and they are doing it at the expense of their own livelihoods. But even though the price is steep, it’s a winning formula. This is a tribute to all the youth putting themselves on the line for the betterment of our world. Let’s support them.show more

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Mennatallah Moustafa2 years ago

I am amazed by the exceptional, enlightening, and thought-provoking illustration. It always leaves me astounded,Sara!Great job, and keep up the fantastic work.

Joe D2 years ago

Yes I was 15 in South Africa 1976 when the first black child was gunned down. Your analysis brought tears to my eyes. Onwards and upwards.

Dr. Renee Levant2 years ago

Yes.. forget that the leader ship of this and those who made the biggest difference were those of the African national Congress and its armed branch in South Africa. The international movement was critical.. as actual support from Cuba. .. but more than anything. It was the South African people themselves.

#FreePalestine𓂆🔻✌️🔻E or W Palestine Best🇪🇭🍉2 years ago

Very comprehensive!

Katia Smith2 years ago

This is brillant and should go viral.

Saladin2 years ago

Thank you for doing such a detailed analysis.

Muhammed Suliman 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 🇿🇦2 years ago

Wow… what an incredible, enlightening and eye-opening post. @AzraKarim

Donna preston2 years ago

WATCH THIS VIDEO IT SETS OUT CLEARLY THE WORLDS STUDENTS PROTEST AGAINST THE APARTHEID ISRAELI ZIONIST GENOCIDAL REGIME AGAINST THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE & RELATES TO THE SOUTH AFRICANS SUCCESSFUL FIGHT FOR THEIR FREEDOM THROUGH STUDENT PROTEST

JohnF.Arty2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to put together this report highlighting the importance of these student led protests that the MSM and politicians tirelessly try to indignity and demean. #FreePalestine

Frog of W@r2 years ago

@Kathleen_Tyson_ SA isn’t a success story. Israel and Palestine is a completely different situation and I wouldn’t conflate them.

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