The second half of the 20th century to the present has seen a gradual shift towards improved human rights for Aboriginal people. In a 1967 referendum over 90% of the Australian population voted to end constitutional discrimination and to include Aborigines in the national census. During this period many Aboriginal activists began to embrace the term "black" and use their ancestry as a source of pride. Activist Bob Maza said: COUNT 5
QSN1 When did human rights for Aboriginal people begin to improve? ANS1 The second half of the 20th century QSN2 What year was constitutional discrimination ended? ANS2 1967 QSN3 What else was included in the 1967 referendum? ANS3 to include Aborigines in the national census. QSN4 What term was embraced during this period? ANS4 "black" QSN5 Who said the Aboriginal people started to embrace their ancestry? ANS5 Activist Bob Maza