Abdullah Abdurahman

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Abdullah Abdurahman born?December 18, 1872
2. Where was Abdullah Abdurahman born?Wellington, Cape Colony
3. When did Abdullah Abdurahman die?February 2, 1940
4. What is the political affiliation?Led the anti-segregationist movement through the APO
5. What was Abdullah Abdurahman's job before he became a politician?Abdullah Abdurahman was a doctor. He practiced medicine and helped his community with health care.
6. Why did Abdullah Abdurahman start the African Political Organization?He wanted to fight unfair laws that hurt the Coloured community. He believed that people needed a voice to demand equal rights.

Coloured: A specific racial classification in South Africa, historically referring to people of mixed ancestry.
Segregation: The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or institution.
Anti-segregationist movement: An organized effort to oppose and dismantle laws and practices that enforce racial separation.
Public body: An organization or institution established by law to carry out public functions or provide public services.