Apartheid - Events
This 1952 campaign organized by the ANC and the South African Indian Congress called for mass civil disobedience against apartheid laws.
What is the Defiance Campaign?
This was the year that Malcolm X was assassinated.
What is 1965?
This film starred Joaquin Phoenix and explored the origin story of a famous Gotham City villain.
What is Joker?
This group made history as the first K-pop act to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
What is BTS?
This term means something is exciting or amazing.
What is "lit"?
The 1964 verdict in this trial lead to long-term incarceration for Nelson Mandela (among many others).
What is the Rivonia Trial?
The Freedom Rides occurred mainly in the summer and autumn of this year.
What is 1961?
This 2018 animated film about a young Mexican boy named Miguel and his family won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
What is Coco?
This song by Billie Eilish became the theme song for the 2021 James Bond film.
What is "No Time to Die"?
This term refers to showing approval, praise, or excitement, especially when someone is doing something exceptionally well.
What is "slay"?
The National Party came to power and this was officially established in 1948.
What is apartheid?
In this year, Brown v Board declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is 1954?
This series is set in a dystopian future where people compete in deadly children's games for a massive cash prize.
What is Squid Game?
This 2019 hit song by Lil Nas X broke records for the longest-running #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100?
What is "Old Town Road"?
When someone is called this, it means they are tough, bold, or unapologetically blunt.
What is "savage"?
Police fired into a protesting crowd, leading to this in 1960.
What is the Sharpeville Massacre?
In this year, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech.
What is 1963?
Jenna Ortega plays a student at Nevermore Academy in this series.
What is Wednesday?
This artist’s 2020 album Future Nostalgia featured the hit singles "Don't Start Now" and "Levitating."
Who is Dua Lipa?
This phrase is used to say you're telling the truth or being honest, often in response to exaggeration.
What is "no cap"?
This 1950 law mandated the forced removal of non-white South Africans from areas designated as "white" areas.
What is the Group Areas Act?
This was the year the Montgomery Bus Boycott began.
What is 1955?
This miniseries revolves around a comedian's experience with obsessive stalking and harassment by a female fan.
What is Baby Reindeer?
She was the first female artist to have seven songs from a single album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This expression means you're constantly thinking about someone, often because they made a strong impression on you.
What is "living rent-free in your head"?