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Students Against Apartheid S tudents Against Apartheid was formed in 1980 by two brothers, Abdi and Mohamed Hassan, whose goal was to increase the level of PSU students and fac– ulty awareness regarding South African issues. The two wanted to create forums of discussion to cover the areas of political, social and economic dispar- ity leveled at the disadvantaged majority in that coun- f try. The group sponsored and cosponsored various speakers, film and video presentations, art exhibits and cultural events during the group's early years. Also, a literature table was maintained which offered students free materials of contemporary and historical relevance. As membership increased, so did branches outside of PSU. There are branches at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and the University of Washing– ton. SAA also works with students at Reed and Lewis and Clark, as well as many of the high schools in Port– land. These separate branches and individual students or groups, sharing identical goals and objectives, continue to get support and guidance from SAA throughout the year and regard their support of each Above: Mohammad Hassan speaks to the local press about the evil of Coke staying in South Africa. Right: Students Against Apartheid showed their disgust for the racist killing of Mulgeta Seraw at the Rainbow Rally in Pioneer Courthouse Square.