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Conditions in Zimbabwe and political consciousness America
Call Number: AFR 077Collection: Zimbabwe
Judy Jensen,of the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) is interviewed about raising support in America for revolutionary struggles in Africa. A passionate anti-imperialist, she speaks about the wrongs being done to Africans, particularly those in Southern Africa. She aims to educate Americans on the revolutionary struggles in Africa, and to teach them about anti-Apartheid goals. She details the measures and protests the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU will use to achieve their objectives. She speaks about war in Central America, and about American political consciousness, saying that people are slowly realizing the American government’s aggressive and imperialist nature.
Side B contains an interview between two women. They discuss the problems facing Zimbabwe, such as land issues and dwindling resources. Next, the provincial secretary for the ZANU Women’s League, Eastern Province, is interviewed about the organization’s work for the Zimbabwean elections and their work in the provinces. Lastly, several women speak about problems getting material and supplies in Zimbabwe, expressing their thoughts on the newly independent Zimbabwe, and their hope for more equality between men and women.
Pro Libertad: Esperanza Martel
Esperanza Martel, a Puerto Rican independentista, gives a brief history of the Puerto Rican Independence Movement. She also discusses the colonial relationship between PR and the US and cites the violations of the PR constitution by FBI surveillance and harrassment of activists. Also discussed is the underground resistance movement, Los Macheteros (the Machete Wielders, also known as the Boricuan Popular Army) and political prisoners such as Elizam Escobar, Ricardo Jiminez, Adolfo Matos, Edwin Cortes, Ida Luz Rodriguez, Alicia Rodriguez, Dylcia Pagan, Luis Rosa, Alejandrina Torres, Carmen Valentine, Alberto Rodriguez, Antonio Camacho Negron and Oscar Lopez Rivera.
Como el filo del machete (Like the Edge of the Machete)
Date: 1/1/1978Call Number: Vin 030Producers: Paredon Records, Andres JimenezCollection: General materials
An album of political ballads for independence in Puerto Rico. In traditional decima form, or songs of forty-four lines.
Viva Puerto Rico Libre
Date: 1/1/1978Call Number: Vin 033Producers: Paredon Records, Puerto Rico Solidarity CommitteeCollection: General materials
Sponsored by the Puerto Rico Solidarity Committee, an organization for American support of an independent Puerto Rico, this album is a collection of political ballads by Puerto Rican songwriters. Dominant themes include liberation, anti-imperialism, and self-determination. Album includes extensive liner notes.
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