May 19th Communist Organization
The May 19th Communist Organization derives its name from the birth-date of Ho Chi Minh and El Hajj Malik Shabazz/Malcolm X. Our principle task is supporting, both politically and with material
aid, the wars of national liberation, outside and within the borders of
the US.
The organization believes that the principal contradiction in the world today is between the national liberation struggles and US led imperialism. They were committed to the principles of Third World leadership, that armed struggle is the fundamental tool of oppressed people to win their liberation and that the revolutionary struggle for women's liberation is an integral part of the struggle against imperialism.
The May 19th Communist Organization was based in New York City.
The organization believes that the principal contradiction in the world today is between the national liberation struggles and US led imperialism. They were committed to the principles of Third World leadership, that armed struggle is the fundamental tool of oppressed people to win their liberation and that the revolutionary struggle for women's liberation is an integral part of the struggle against imperialism.
The May 19th Communist Organization was based in New York City.
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![Jane Spielman and Sylvia Baraldini on Zimbabwe liberation](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Jane Spielman of the May 19th Communist Organization welcomes the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU and the Women’s Organization against Genocide to New York. Discusses the recently liberated Zimbabwe, and how the OAU (Organization of African Unity) and ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) fought for independence and support for reconstruction. Sylvia Baraldini, National director of the May 19th Communist Organization, celebrates the victory of Zimbabwe liberation and free elections. She discusses the rebuilding of Zimbabwe as a socialist society.
![Solidarity with Zimbabwe’s Struggle for Liberation Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Sylvia Baraldini, national director of the May 19th Communist Organization, shows slides of about the struggle for the liberation of Zimbabwe and her trip with ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union).
Another speaker about the history of the struggle in Zimbabwe and the imperialist white rule in South Africa and Rhodesia. Luis Rosado of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Prisoners of War speaks about Puerto Rican solidarity with those struggling in Zimbabwe.
![Conference on Zimbabwe after independence.](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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
![Solidarity with Zimbabwe’s Struggle for Liberation Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Luis Rosado of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Prisoners of War speaks about Puerto Rican independence. Sylvia Baraldini of the May 19th Communist Organization speaks about the rebuilding and reconstruction of Zimbabwe.
![Does the FBI/CIA = US Govt Terrorism? Expose COINTELPRO](images/thumbnails//33697.jpg)
Speakers include Afeni Shakur; Ahmed Obafemi, Muntu Matsimela, Jeffrey Haas. Benefit for the National Taskforce for COINTELPRO Ligitation and Research and National RNA-11 Defense Committee.
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