Word: africanism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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PBHA; Harvard African Students Association; Undergraduate Council...
...special convocation to honor Nelson Mandela was a tremendously powerful and unforgettable event. President Mandela credited the University with contributing to South African anti-apartheid and democratic movements in the way that Harvard does best--through educational excellence and opportunity...
During the late 1970s, and early 1980s, when South African apartheid gained global recognition, Harvard chose not to fully divest from companies doing business in South Africa. To the University's credit, a full review was undertaken and a conditional investment policy was announced by then-President Bok. Harvard fell far short, however, of the complete divesture called for by leaders of the anti-apartheid movement...
Seized upon as a David-vs.-Goliath tale by Britain's press, Potter's duel with Gates may well have a surprise ending. A South African-born physicist with a flair for brilliant chess moves, Potter last month finished stitching together an ingenious alliance with three of the world's telecommunications heavyweights: Sweden's Ericsson, Finland's Nokia and Motorola of the U.S. The three firms account for 70% of global sales of mobile telephones and have the kind of financial muscle to make even Bill Gates sit up and take notice...
Americans were the targets in the East African terrorist bombings. Unfortunately, the victims were mainly poor Tanzanians and Kenyans going about their normal daily activities. In no way have the perpetrators gained anything. The suspects are Muslims, and I wonder whose teachings they are following. Muhammad's? Definitely not. He practiced Islam the religion of peace. Please--peace, not terror. MUBARAK BIDMOS Pretoria, South Africa...