In Conversation with Prof Saths Cooper: Growing up, Apartheid, Activism, SASO, Arrest & Psychology

In this episode of The Awakening Podcast, Prof Saths Cooper reflects on his journey from growing up under apartheid to becoming a leader in the Black Consciousness Movement. He shares his experiences in SASO, political activism, arrest and detention, and discusses the lasting psychological impact of apartheid and the importance of developing an African-centred psychology. If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to support thoughtful discussions on African history, politics, and the pursuit of liberation. References discussed in this episode: Cooper, S. (2013). Africanizing South African Psychology. Journal of Black Psychology, 39(3), 212–222. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095798413478070 Cooper, S., & Nicholas, L. (2012). An Overview of South African Psychology. International Journal of Psychology, 47(2), 89–101. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207594.2012.660160 Cooper, S., & Ratele, K. (2018). The Black Consciousness Psychology of Steve Biko. In Global Psychologies: Mental Health and the Global South (pp. 245–260). Palgrave Macmillan. #TheAwakeningPodcast #SathsCooper #Apartheid #BlackConsciousness #SASO #AfricanHistory