Historical Events tagged with "walter sisulu"
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Founding of the South African Native National Congress
The South African Native National Congress (SANNC) was established in Bloemfontein, aimed at uniting African people against discriminatory policies. A critical response to the growing institutionalized racism, its formational assembly included influential figures such as John Dube and Walter Sisulu. The Congress sought to advocate for the rights and welfare of Black South Africans who faced increasingly repressive laws under colonial rule. This new organization marked the beginning steps toward collective political action for the disenfranchised majority in South Africa.
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