Why did black leaders protest in front of the South African embassy in Washington D.C. in 1984?

A) They were angry about South Africa's boycott of the 1984 Summer Olympics.
B) They were proud of South African's election of Nelson Mandela as president.
C) They were attempting to stop South Africa from oppressing black political prisoners.
D) They wanted the South African government to pay reparations for slavery.


Answer: C

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