Category Archives: apartheid

I have Die Antwoord

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Al

My race relations seminar in South Africa was, perhaps, a little one-sided against the White South Africans, those of Dutch and English descent.  Having grown up in Colonial Williamsburg, I’m a little oversensitive to the evils of colonization.  But hell … Continue reading →

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Bruton High School: the ska report

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Al

When I was in highschool (83-87), someone* spray-painted two phrases on the building: Free Nelson Mandela ‘nam sucked. The administrators decided that the perps were not high school students because the messages were too political. *They were high school friends … Continue reading →

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Happy 90th Birthday, Nelson Mandela

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Al

Last summer I toured Mr. Mandela’s Soweto home.  It was small, modest, and sweet.  It’s become a museum for gifts and awards he’s received.  Photos were not allowed.  I do, however, have photos of Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned … Continue reading →

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O Wheel

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Al

Hast thou forsaken me?

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Khayelitsha Kids

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Al

Khayelitsha Kids Originally uploaded by bluehole. These kids were out of school due to the strikes. Their township, known as Khayelitsha, was settled mostly by Xhosas. Sure enough, I heard their distinctive clicks throughout our walk.

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Goodbye Rev. Falwell

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Al

For your entertainment: Love and Hate. Or, switch ‘em.

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Sun City

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Al

I should have never looked up the video for Sun City because now it’s stuck in my head. It’s strange to think that Little Steven (of Bruce Springsteen and Sopranos fame) is behind it all. There are great moments, such … Continue reading →

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