I Write What I Like features the writing of the famous activist and Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko. Before his untimely death in detention at age 30, he was instrumental in uniting Black Africans in the struggle against the apartheid government in South Africa.This 40th anniversary edition includes a Foreword by Njabulo S. Ndebele, personal reflections on Steve Biko and Black Consciousness, as well as Biko’s first known published piece of writing. In addition, it f...

The 1976 SASO/BPC Trial: A watershed moment in South Africa's political history.‘Millard Arnold’s book is a transcript of [Biko’s] extraordinary four and a half days of testimony. Aside from its value as a comprehensive record of Biko’s thoughts, it demonstrates his astonishing political agility: as a witness for the defence, Biko had to express his views in a way that would not hurt those on trial for agreeing with him.’ — ‘Black Pride’, David Ansen, N...

"The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed." Like all of Steve Biko's writings, those words testify to the passion, courage, and keen insight that made him one of the most powerful figures in South Africa's struggle against apartheid. They also reflect his conviction that black people in South Africa could not be liberated until they united to break their chains of servitude, a key tenet of the Black Consciousness movement that he helped found....

Explore the enduring legacy of Stephen Bantu Biko through the insightful Steve Biko Memorial Lectures, delivered by Africa's foremost scholars, artists, and leaders.The Steve Biko Memorial Lectures: 2000–2008 is a compelling compilation of the annual lectures held by the Steve Biko Foundation since 2000. These lectures delve into the inextricable link between the individual and society, the challenges and opportunities faced by developing nations, and atte...