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35: 430:, was a founding member of FSAM and played a key role in its development. As a coalition of unionists and anti-apartheid groups, the organization protested in front of the South African Embassy, leading to 5,000 Americans being arrested. The FSAM had three major objectives: (1) build awareness among the American general public of apartheid through a strategy of civil disobedience and demonstrations that elicited media coverage, (2) begin a change in the U.S. policy of constructive engagement toward South Africa, and (3) influence other Western countries to follow suit once American policy has changed. 423:, which led to the arrest of Robinson, Fauntroy and Berry. Norton was not arrested because she was addressing the media outside of the embassy, which had been notified beforehand. The sit-in was planned for Thanksgiving Eve to ensure wide press coverage. Thereafter, Trans-Africa organized daily protests outside the embassy. These protests helped create the FSAM. 438:
After the formation of FSAM, demonstrations at South African consulates continued. Following the demonstration at the South African Embassy, universities across the country mobilized anti-apartheid protests. "Black Student Movement" protests occurred in both historically black colleges and
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universities and majority-white institutions, including Ohio State University and George Washington University. Within one year, more than 4,500 arrests followed, and local branches of FSAM formed in cities across the country.
371:. With local branches throughout the country, it was the primary anti-Apartheid movement in the United States. Famous artists also got involved including Keith Haring who handed out over 20,000 'Free South Africa' posters. 193: 455:. Many European countries followed suit by enacting their own sanctions. FSAM is arguably the most important and successful initiative undertaken by black private citizens since the 342: 770: 288: 54: 713: 603:
Randall Robinson and Clarence Lusane. "An Interview with Randall Robinson: State of the U.S. Anti-Apartheid Movement." The Black Scholar, Vol. 16, No. 6, p.41.
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together with the commitment of private citizens around the country led to the passage of the
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Selling Apartheid: South Africa's Global Propaganda War
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The combined leadership of FSAM, TransAfrica and the
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abuses in South Africa. They demanded the release of
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Index

International opposition
apartheid in South Africa

Academic boycott
Sporting boycott
Disinvestment
Constructive engagement
Free South Africa Movement
International anti-apartheid music
International sanctions
Milton King boycotts
UN Resolution 1761
Crime of Apartheid Convention
Gleneagles Agreement
Sullivan principles
Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act
Anti-Apartheid Movement
Artists United Against Apartheid
Commonwealth of Nations
Halt All Racist Tours
Organisation of African Unity
TransAfrica
UN Special Committee against Apartheid
1964 Conference for Economic Sanctions
1978 World Conference against Racism
UN Security Council
Resolution 134 (Sharpeville massacre)
Resolution 181 (voluntary arms embargo)
Resolution 191 (sanctions feasibility)
Resolution 282 (arms embargo strengthening)

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