Black Sash

British  

noun

1. (formerly, in South Africa) an organization of women opposed to apartheid

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Example Sentences

In South Africa, the Black Sash, a group of white women who opposed the apartheid regime, were able to use their gender and race as a shield for their political activity that others could not.

From New York Times

“The Government has let Black Sash survive while closing down other anti-apartheid groups in part because white South African society has perched its women on pedestals,” The Times reported in 1988.

From New York Times

Last Thursday, Kylie Beagles put on her red graduation robe, black sash and a mask, and went to school for the first time since it closed in mid-March.

From Seattle Times

Middleton, however, opted for a dark green outfit complete with a black sash.

From Fox News

Viewers saw her walk down the aisle in a sleeveless beaded dress with black sash before telling the groom: “You’re the husband I always wanted. I can’t wait to begin our adventure together.”

From Reuters