Thousands were arrested , but the African National Congress , which organized the campaign , had to call it off after scores were hurt by police . Apartheid was more than racial segregation . It was a rigid regime of laws that tore families apart and led to violence . Nelson himself is remembered for his role in helping bring down the system .
Apartheid was more than racial segregation . It was a rigid regime of laws that tore families apart and led to violence . Nelson himself is remembered for his role in helping bring down the system .