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Joe Slovo speaking at the ‘Future of Socialism’ conference
Joe Slovo speaking at the ‘Future of Socialism’ conference
Conference on Zimbabwe after independence.
Conference on Zimbabwe after independence, featuring speakers Judy Jensen of Material Aid Campaign for ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union), Comrade Johnny of Zimbabwean Missions, Marcy Shulman of May 19th Communist Organization, Sister Assata Shakur and Serge Mukendi of FLNC (Congolese National Liberation Front), and Ahmed Obafemi, the East Coast Region Vice President of the RNA (Republic of New Africa). Jensen speaks first on the Material Aid Campaign’s goals of building solidarity with Namibia’s struggle against South African and American imperialism through the “Dollars for Bullets” campaign in solidarity with PLAN (People’s Liberation Army of Namibia). She points to Zimbabwe’s victory as bringing support to Namibia’s struggle through resources and moral support. Later she speaks on efforts to aid in Zimbabwe’s reconstruction. Comrade Johnny speaks about how the armed struggle was essential for victory, and how revolution never dies. After liberation, Zimbabwe must still continue the long process of freeing people from the white imperialist structures. He tells of the history of the Zimbabwe struggle, and how a development plan must be set up in reconstruction. Marcy Shulman speaks about women’s role in fighting for liberation. Assata Shakur and Serge Mukendi the oppressive situation the people of the Congo find themselves after the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. Mukendi calls for an armed peoples war for national liberation and socialism, and calls for solidarity with SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization). Ahmed Obafemi begins his speech, continued on AFR 033. Tape 1, 2/27 DFB
Conference on liberation and reconstruction struggles in Southern Africa
Continuation of AFR 034
See enclosed note in AFR 035
Conference on liberation and reconstruction struggles in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Namibia. A representative of SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) speaks about the international community being in solidarity with Southern African countries, and asks for support for SWAPO’s continued struggle for liberation in Namibia. A member of the Zimbabwe admission to the United Nations speaks about the bonds formed between liberation fighters in Africa and internationally. He speaks about the leaders of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union), the ANC (African National Congress), and the PAC (Pan African Congress). He speaks on the history of the struggles for independence and human rights in Southern Africa, and the contued struggle for liberation. Sylvia Baraldini of the May 19th Communist Organization speaks on the National Campaign in solidarity with the ZANU Women’s League. She talks about the lessons of the struggle for liberation in Zimbabwe and looks at the process of reconstruction. A permanent representative of the PAC of Azania to the United Nations speaks about South Africa. He comments on South African president P.W. Botha’s refusal to erode Apartheid through economic means. He talks about a socialist solution incorporating equal distribution of wealth and power, and calls people to work together to fight oppression.
Pan African Congress Chairman Pokela on the PAC and conditions in South Africa.
Judy Jensen of the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) interviews PAC (Pan African Congress) chairman Pokela about the PAC campaigns in South African townships and cities. He speaks about how the PAC insists on conducting an armed struggle and guerilla warfare, and also that Gatsha Buthelezi is an independent and not the voice of PAC, although he is a member. Pokela speaks about the Soweto Uprisings. He talks about how one must go back into the history of Soweto to understand the significance of the uprisings, and how Africans can achieve their own independence, and their own rights. He talks about how the Soweto Uprising campaign is similar to PAC campaign, and then speaks about workers’ rights and job conditions.
Side B is a continuation of Side A
PAC Chairman Pokela speaks about unification between the PAC and Black Consciousness Movements, thereby uniting the people internally. He speaks about the need for all Africans to be united, and speaks about how other African countries such as Algeria, Angola, and Mozambique have been good examples for black South Africans. He speaks about the possible involvement of women in the PAC. Lastly, he says that Nationalism, Pan Africanism, and Socialism are central to the PAC.
Chile 3 and 4
A panel of representatives from the Socialist and Communist parties in South America speak on various issues facing Chile after the coup d'etat in September of 1973. Topics discussed include: Chile's natural resources, boycotting imports from countries supporting the military Junta, United States support of Pinochet's fascist repression of the Unidad Popular, information of disappeared people and the National Liberation Movement's fight to regain socialist momentum. Speakers reflect on the effectiveness of Allende's Socialist party's dedication to equality for women, and the failures of the party's armed forces.
Chile 5 and 6
A panel of representatives from the socialist and communist parties in South America speak on various issues facing Chile after the coup d'tat in September of 1973. Speakers discuss the history of Chile's armed forces, why these armed forces provided insufficient defense during the coup, the Junta's political prisoners, and the United State's involvement in the demise of the Unidad Popular.
Chile 7 and 8
A panel of representatives from the Unidad Popular on their resistance to the Fascist dictatorship that took over Chile in the coup d'etat in September of 1973. The panel discusses the Socialist Alliance as a combination of communists, socialists, workers, the Radical Party and members of the Christian Left. Speakers outline expanding the Unidad popular outside of Chile and South America, keeping the working class at the center of the movement but incorporating members of the "petty bourgeoisie" and the "middle bourgeoisie."
"Cuba and the World"
"Cuba and the World" weekly review series from Jan. and Feb. 1975.Interview with Joan Jara wife of Victor Jara a revolutionary folk singer from Chile who was tortured and killed Sept. 11,1973. A descriptive reading of the events and detailed planning of the 1974 Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua.
Revolutionary Dissident
Interview with Enrique, a Cuban professor and translator of Portuguese and French. Enrique talks about his support for the revolution in spite of his seemingly contradictory interests in religion, British radio, and books of ill repute. Interview includes discussions about race in Cuba, Enrique's time in the military and agronomy school, which resulted in a six-month jailing.
US Socialist Conference on Mexico
Conference for US socialist solidarity with Mexican people, with guests from Mexican Comité de Defensa Popular (CDP) of Chihuahua, and the Movimiento de Liberación Nacional (MLN). Discussion of US imperialism, “occupied Mexico” (US southwest), the failures of Mexican electoral system and government, and organizing efforts against the Mexican government.
