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Commission on Human Rights- Meeting 1271, Mrs. Allende.  25 Feb. 1974 Commission on Human Rights- Meeting 1271, Mrs. Allende. 25 Feb. 1974
“A nation suffering from a state of internal war” according to Gen. Pinochet, imposed by his own troops who obey the servants of fascism that represents foreign interests.” Mrs. Hortensia Allende speaks out at the United Nations about the condition in Chile after the military coup on Sept. 11, 1973. She talks not only about the death of her husband but also about the murders of the people of Chile and the loss of their fundamental rights. She talks about the conditions on Dawson Island, the sentencing of the prisoners, the Chilean Constitution, economic policy, and the involvement of the United States. She ends with a call for international support for the Chilean people.
The Hidden radical dimensions of Dr. Martin Luther King The Hidden radical dimensions of Dr. Martin Luther King
Date: 1/15/1974Call Number: KP 087Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Earl OfariCollection: Martin Luther King Jr.
Examination of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King from the perspective of his commitment to radical social change. Through his speeches and writings, a composite picture is presented of his views on issues such as Black power, the Vietnam War, the draft, capitalism, and socialism. Includes actuality of his speeches and readings from his writings. THE HIDDEN RADICAL DIMENSIONS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING / produced by Earl Ofari
Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K. Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Date: 11/4/1974Call Number: CAP 056Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Ramsey Clark:  The Situation in North Vietnam Ramsey Clark: The Situation in North Vietnam
Date: 8/14/1972Call Number: KP 221Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: KPFACollection: Vietnam
Press conference given by former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark upon his return from a trip to North Vietnam in 1972. Clark meets with the Prime Minister and many other officials and describes his tour of the war ravaged country. Clark states that the U.S. government is keeping this information from the public, and urges for a peaceful resolution.
Horace Cayton Address - Part 2 Horace Cayton Address - Part 2
Date: 8/9/1964Call Number: CE 139Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
On the identity of Blacks in America, also the ability to seek out a new identity through struggle and hardship. Also a historical analysis of Black identity, including the Back to Africa Movement.
Felicia Langer - Part 1 Felicia Langer - Part 1
Date: 10/13/1976Call Number: CE 302Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An Israeli human rights attorney describes her work defending Palestinian Arabs and her association with the Rakah communist party. Describes Israel's policy of collective punishment, torture in Israeli prisons, and hypocrisy on part of the Mapam political party and Histadrut trade union when dealing with Arabs' rights. Discusses the Gush Emunim settlement movement as one that terrorizes the Israeli left and Palestinians. Also about testifying before the UN in Geneva.
Felicia Langer - Part 2 Felicia Langer - Part 2
Date: 10/13/1976Call Number: CE 303Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An Israeli human rights attorney describes her work defending Palestinian Arabs and her association with the Rakah communist party. Describes Israel's policy of collective punishment, torture in Israeli prisons, and hypocrisy on part of the Mapam political party and Histadrut trade union when dealing with Arabs' rights. Discusses the Gush Emunim settlement movement as one that terrorizes the Israeli left and Palestinians. Also about testifying before the UN in Geneva.
Dr. Emil Touma - Part 1 Dr. Emil Touma - Part 1
Date: 10/15/1976Call Number: CE 304Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Editor of a communist Arab newspaper in Israel, Al-Ittihad, discusses publishing and Israeli military censorship. Explains that Israel's only official Arab newspaper falsifies Arab attitudes and doesn't recognize the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians. Discusses the history of Zionist terrorism, the Haganah bombing homes, shooting residents, loading survivors in trucks for deportation, Arab leaders and journalists being expelled without court hearings, Israel assassinating people abroad, and official repression of Palestinians on part of the Mapai labor party.
Dr. Emil Touma - Part 2 Dr. Emil Touma - Part 2
Date: 10/15/1976Call Number: CE 305Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Editor of a communist Arab newspaper in Israel, Al-Ittihad, discusses publishing and Israeli military censorship. Explains that Israel's only official Arab newspaper falsifies Arab attitudes and doesn't recognize the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians. Discusses the history of Zionist terrorism, the Haganah bombing homes, shooting residents, loading survivors in trucks for deportation, Arab leaders and journalists being expelled without court hearings, Israel assassinating people abroad, and official repression of Palestinians on part of the Mapai labor party. Interview with Jeffrey Witner on solar energy.
Internews Inserts Internews Inserts
Call Number: KP 464Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Banning Garrett, Steve Talbot, Jan Austen, Doug Dowie, Elizabeth FarnsworthCollection: General materials
Series of news inserts on: disarmament between US and Soviet Union; situation in Zaire and charges of Cuban involvement; China reported canceling foreign aid to North Vietnam; abortion bill in California State Assembly; State Board of Equalization; election of Antonio Guzman as President of Dominican Republic.