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Martin Luther King

FROM OUR ARCHIVE: Jimmy Carter — a singular presidency, and so much else, passes into history

World

FROM OUR ARCHIVE: Jimmy Carter — a singular presidency, and so much else, passes into history

By J Brooks Spector

Sit-ins and encampments are spreading across the US — what’s their origin?

World

Sit-ins and encampments are spreading across the US — what’s their origin?

By J Brooks Spector

The Gqeberha artist, Martin Luther King and Spike Lee — and the ‘New Yorker’ cover that links them

South Africa

The Gqeberha artist, Martin Luther King and Spike Lee — and the ‘New Yorker’ cover that links them

By Estelle Ellis

After the Bell: What would Nelson Mandela think of the state we're in right now?

Business Maverick

After the Bell: What would Nelson Mandela think of the state we're in right now?

By Tim Cohen

After the Bell: I have a dream – about a national go-away

Business Maverick

After the Bell: I have a dream – about a national go-away

By Tim Cohen

‘We shall overcome’ Really? I’m beginning to doubt it but not giving up yet

Magazine

‘We shall overcome’ Really? I’m beginning to doubt it but not giving up yet

By Mark Heywood

Seven tragic days in July: Trying to make (some) sense of South Africa by hearing old themes with new(er) clarity

South Africa

Seven tragic days in July: Trying to make (some) sense of South Africa by hearing old themes with new(er) clarity

By Jeff Rudin

Lessons for South Africa from the global insurrection playbook

South Africa

Lessons for South Africa from the global insurrection playbook

By J Brooks Spector

The fierce urgency of now: Life & Politics in modern times

South Africa

The fierce urgency of now: Life & Politics in modern times

By J Brooks Spector

Leadership in Question (Part Seven): Albert Luthuli’s leadership comprised multiple, mutually respectful identities

South Africa

Leadership in Question (Part Seven): Albert Luthuli’s leadership comprised multiple, mutually respectful identities

By Raymond Suttner

Civil Disobedience in a time of Climate Crisis

Maverick Citizen

Civil Disobedience in a time of Climate Crisis

By Katie Redford

A basic income grant could be the key to uplifting millions out of poverty

South Africa

A basic income grant could be the key to uplifting millions out of poverty

By Nkateko Mabasa