Black consciousness about black pride, building black African culture, refusing white superiority or help (even the friendly), and knowing about Black African heroes of the past
Despite societal changes, many remained committed to fighting, and Black Consciousness emerged as a "Movement" encompassing art, literature, music, thought, and philosophy; the BCM
In the 1960s, there was a surge in police brutality, with BOSS being above the law for arresting and detaining black people (they could be now be held 90–180 days without trial), leading to over 40 deaths and 21 between 1976–77
Post Rivonia and Sharpville, repression intensified, especially after BOSS, the main intelligence agency, was set up in 1969; imprisonment and detention severely impacted opposition movement and slowed political resistance
They drew inspiration from the US Civil Rights movement and Black culture, including jazz, poetry, music, and Shebeens, they also attracted students, South African Students Organisation (SASO), led by Steve Biko
Black Communities Project aids job finding and Black People’s Convention struggles for political voice (little chance of success)
Authorities clamp down on Black Consciousness, leading to Biko's murder in 1977, BCM maintains opposition to regime in public eye, (domestic and international)
