#12 Growing Up Under Apartheid

Erin Gruwell speaks with two extraordinary educators, Dr. Nomsa Galeta and Dr. St. Claire Adriaan, whose remarkable stories span continents and bridge barriers. Both of these individuals are Freedom Writer Teachers that hail from the beautiful country of South Africa. They talk about growing up under the Apartheid regime, the legacy of Nelson Mandela in fighting for freedom, and the power of education to deliver the promise of democracy. Links and Resources: Questions, stories, reviews? Contact us: [email protected] More on the Horrors of Apartheid: https://www.history.com/topics/apartheid http://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa More on Nelson Mandela: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqoYmx_L-Xs https://www.nelsonmandela.org/ Become a Freedom Writer Teacher! Attend a Freedom Writer Teacher Institute: http://www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/index.php/programs/teachers [email protected] Buy Signed Copies of Freedom Writers Books www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/index.php/shop