From 1948-1994, South Africans suffered from apartheid merely because of their skin.
|
Blacks were forced to use separate facilities than whites. These included bathrooms, hospitals, and other public resources.
|
Blacks could only live in certain areas. The minority white population was in control of 80% of the land. It was considered violating the law to go on the whites' land if you were black.
Any marriage between different races was treated as a crime.
White officials took away blacks' right to vote.
"Voting is the most precious right of every citizen, and we have a moral obligation to ensure the integrity of our voting process." - Hillary Clinton
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/voting.html#sBHFyCgiTBktsxcK.99
"Voting is the most precious right of every citizen, and we have a moral obligation to ensure the integrity of our voting process." - Hillary Clinton
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/voting.html#sBHFyCgiTBktsxcK.99