Theater and art do not emerge from an inherently neutral political position—as Adrienne Sichel’s work and commentary on the practice…
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Theater and art do not emerge from an inherently neutral political position—as Adrienne Sichel’s work and commentary on the practice…
When Ulric Haynes joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1964 as the desk officer for Southwest Africa, the United States…
Sometimes, politics involves standing for one’s values, even if it goes against the beliefs of the system in charge and…
Passionate about science and research from an early age, Shirley Motaung’s thirst for knowledge drove her to overcome language barriers…
When William Lacy Swing left Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 1966, he vowed to never return until the end of…
In 1986 Congress overrode a presidential veto on major foreign policy. During the 1980s, the American public increasingly resented the…
U.S. Foreign Service Officer John Dinger arrived in South Africa to serve as a regional trade officer at the time…
One reform to fix them all. What could be more ideal than this? Unfortunately, such a dream will forever lie…
In a one-on-one meeting in 1989, the future president of South Africa, F.W. de Klerk, gave Assistant Secretary of State…
In 1988, a formidable coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans passed the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act (CAA) over President Reagan’s veto.…