Apartheid in the Rear View Mirror: the First 30 Years

Jan 8, 2025, 6:30 to 8 PM

Windham World Affairs Council presents: Apartheid in the Rear View Mirror: The Successes and Failures of the First Thirty Years of South African Democracy

What is the state of South African democracy? The talk will examine the factors that led to South Africa's negotiated revolution, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Mandela presidency, the ANC and post-Mandela governments, economic and social developments, constitutional development, and the impact of the 2024 election on South Africa's post-Apartheid and current foreign policy and the Government of National Unity.

Though not the subject of his talk, Dr. Shore's perspective might enhance our understanding of Elon Musk's role in the upcoming administration. Given the large role Musk is expected to play, the timing of this talk might give us some insight into what shaped his views about democracy.

Dr. Larry Shore is a professor and documentary filmmaker in the Department of Film and Media Studies at Hunter College (CUNY) in New York City. He grew up in Johannesburg and emigrated to the United States in the 1970s. He attended the University of the Witwatersrand where he received a BA majoring in Political Science. Larry has an MA from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD from Stanford University.He was active in the American Anti-Apartheid Movement, and in 1990 when the changes began in South Africa, he co-founded the South African American Organization (SAAO).
His documentary film; RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope; has been widely screened in South Africa and the US. It was recently screened at the Brattleboro Congregational Church in August 2024.

The event is free and open to the public. A $10 donation is suggested, however, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Registration is appreciated at https://LarryShore.eventbrite - find a Zoom link if needed on the registration page.

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