Mourners gather to pay their last respects as Steve Biko’s body lies in state in his home before the funeral, attended by 20,000 mourners in the town of Qonce, (formerly known as King William’s Town). 1977. He was murdered in police custody on this day in 1977.
Rest in Power, my brother. Humans are a vile species.
I knew the song before I knew about the man.
I never understood the original “Mandela” effect. It wasn’t until later that I realized why. They had us watch “Cry Freedom” at least 3 times throughout school. I think people mixed them up.
September ’77, Port Elizabeth, weather fine…
I got to know about the murder of Steve Biko through [this magnificent Peter Gabriel song.](https://youtu.be/jsVieeccpQs?si=P_-wn3i1qWjIBwpo) I can only listen to it at times because it’s so emotionally overwhelming. An incredibly powerful message.