Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Apartheid Protested Over 250 individuals participated Sept. 21 in an anti-apartheid march from Grambling to the Lincoln Parish Courthouse. Calls to ‘‘boycott companies earning money in South Africa’’ and to remember the civil rights movement in the United States were issued during the activity. Sponsored by. the GSU Student Government Association, the event featured speeches at the courthouse by several individuals including Grambling Mayor Richard Ludley, Ruston Mayor Elton Pody and Dr. William Pollard, dean of the School of Social Work. The Grambling educator said, ‘““You have a responsibility to South Af- rica to show the world what it is like to be free.” Student Bryan Barnett challenged the marchers to boycott U.S. businesses with interests in South Africa. SGA President Terry Savoy related, ““One march cannot end apart- heid, but is is another link in the long chain of things saying apartheid” must end.” Marchers pause and listen to speeches. Television reporter interviews marcher. Group marches through Ruston. Students take a break at church. Photos by GWEN LEWIS, DANA CAPERS 92 Happenings