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--Al Capp, cartoonist (1909-1979) (Thanks to alert WORDster Jim Doyle)

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South African human rights activist to speak at Utah State

By Mary-Ann Muffoletto

November 12, 2004 | LOGAN — Utah State University welcomes South African media consultant Nkosinathi Biko to campus Monday, Nov. 15. Biko is the son of Steve Biko, a renowned leader in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid who was murdered in 1977 while in police custody.

Biko will present the lecture “Cry Freedom: Media’s Role in Advancement of Human Rights” Monday, Nov. 15, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center (TSC) auditorium. His visit takes place during Utah State’s observance of International Education Week.

Following Biko’s lecture, “Cry Freedom,” the 1987 movie inspired by Steve Biko’s life, will be shown at 2 p.m. in the TSC Colony Room.

“This is a unique opportunity for the Cache Valley community,” said Luthando Dziba of Utah State’s African Students Association. “Mr. Biko has addressed gatherings hosted by CNN and the BBC and it’s an honor to have a media professional of his caliber in Logan.”

Biko is the founder and executive chair of the Johannesburg-based Steve Biko Foundation, which seeks to promote national dialogue and develop community-based leadership to foster participation by all citizens in South Africa’s political, economic and cultural life.

Biko’s visit is sponsored by the African Students Association, International Student Council, the Office of the President, the Provost’s Office, the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, and the departments of history, journalism and communication, information technology and political science at Utah State University.

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