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Women in Zimbabwe: Interview with Silvia Baraldini Women in Zimbabwe: Interview with Silvia Baraldini
Date: 1/1/1979Call Number: KP 019Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Austin Feminist Radio CollectiveCollection: African liberation movements
Silvia Baraldini describes her experience in Zimbabwe and the history of the Independence Movement in Zimbabwe (ex-British colony of Rhodesia), specifically how the movement for women’s rights took place within the struggle against colonialism. Gives history of Lancaster House Conference, description of the British represented by Lord Carrington, the White settlers represented by Ian Smith and his puppet Bishop Muzarewa, and of the Liberation Forces under Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkromo of ZANU and ZAPO. Discusses the first and second elections, the role of South Africa, Muzarewa’s private army, multinational corporations, Henry Kissinger’s “Detente Effort,” and Mozambique’s assistance of the Liberation Forces. Discusses the mobilization and organization of women primarily to liberate the nation and secondarily in the struggle for women’s rights. Gives analysis of patriarchy within the context of colonialism and imperialism. “Liberation through Participation.”
Imperialist oppression in Southern African countries Imperialist oppression in Southern African countries
Date: 1/15/1982Call Number: AFR 066Format: Cass A & BCollection: African liberation movements
Judy Jensen of the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU makes a speech about Southern Africa. She speaks about ZANU’s defeat of white settler colonialism in Zimbabwe and also women’s contributions to the struggle. She discusses the different fronts in the war for the liberation of Southern Africa, and the struggle against the US’s attack on their independence. She talks about struggles in Namibia, South Africa’s control over Southern African countries, and calls for solidarity with Southern African countries. Lastly, she draws comparisons and similarities between the oppression of blacks in America and Africa. Next, Serge Mukendi, US Representative of the Workers and Peasants Movement of the Congo (MOP), speaks about weaknesses in natural and human resources in Africa because they are not in the hands of the Africans. He speaks about the struggles in Congo and tells the audience that it is our duty to strengthen the fight for liberation in Congo through support and solidarity. On Side B, Eve Rosahn, political activist, Students Against Government Misconduct, speaks about political activists for black liberation who have been tortured and beaten for their actions. Next, a member of the Anti-Springbok 5 chants “Up With Azania, Down With South Africa!”, and speaks about her experiences as an ASB-5, and tells the audience about the Springbok 5 and what they represent. The Springboks are an elite white supremacist South African rugby team traveling the US, representing the spread of white imperialism. Lastly, PAC (Pan African Congress) representative Jackie Mazibuko, speaks about white alliances between Ian Smith of Zimbabwe, the South African government, and the US in their oppression of black Africans. She also speaks about the land issues in Africa, and that all land originally, and still should, belong to black Africans, and that people must have the ideology of revolution to struggle against oppression.
Independence of Angola Independence of Angola
Date: 11/15/1975Call Number: AFR 083AFormat: Cass ACollection: Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique
Radio News Program on the independence of Angola. About the newly won independence of Angola (11/11/1975), ending violence between the Angolan people and their Portuguese colonizers. The MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola) is recognized for its strong Leadership of the struggle for independence. Augustino Neto, leader of the FNLA (National Front for the LIberation of Angola) and UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola - led by Jonas Savimbi). He speaks about the cooperation he saw between the different African countries, and celebrates Angolan independence. Also discussed are the problems in Rwanda between the different racial groups and the negotiations among colonizers and the people of Rwanda. Also various people speak about Vietnam, Chile, and world events.
Cuba: An African Odyssey Cuba: An African Odyssey
This film documents Che Guevara's efforts in the Congo to the battle of Cuito Cuanavale in Angola and tells the story of Cuba's assistance and influence on newly independent African nations.
PFLP Bulletin PFLP Bulletin
Publisher: Popular Front for the Liberation of PalestineYear: 1981Volume Number: No. 53 Aug.Format: PeriodicalCollection: Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
A revolutionary Palestinian publication in the English language dedicated to the struggle for liberation and return published by the PFLP. It is a predecessor to the magazine, "Democratic Palestine." Cover Story: "The War of Camp David"
Imperialist Strategy in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa Imperialist Strategy in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa
Author: Samora MichelPublisher: May 19th Communist OrganizationDate: 9/15/1978Volume Number: 15-SepFormat: MonographCollection: Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique
Statement by Samora Machel concerning imperialism in Southern Africa.
Anniversary of the Death of Josina Machel Anniversary of the Death of Josina Machel
Publisher: Orignally printed by FRELIMO; reprinted and distributed by Toronto Committee for the Liberation of Portugal\\\'s African Colonies (TCLPAC)Date: 4/8/1971Volume Number: 8-AprFormat: MonographCollection: Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique
Eulogy to the late Josina Machel.
Rising to the Challenge: Dealing with the Emergency in Mozambique Rising to the Challenge: Dealing with the Emergency in Mozambique
Publisher: National Executive Commission for the Emergency (CENE) and Department for the Prevention and Combat of Natural Disasters (DPCCW)Date: 4/1988Volume Number: AprilFormat: MonographCollection: Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique
The concepts and policies set out in this booklet constitute an analysis of Mozambique\'s emergency situation and the strategy required to address it. In essence, Mozambique needs to support to resist South African destabilization. Contents include: The Nature of Emergency; Government Operational Strategy; The Emergency and Economic Recovery; Emergency Planning; Project Design; Financing the Emergency Programme.
Samora Machel Speaks/ Mozambique Speaks Samora Machel Speaks/ Mozambique Speaks
Publisher: Black Liberation PressYear: 1977Format: MonographCollection: Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique
Mozambican Woman in the Revolution Mozambican Woman in the Revolution
Publisher: Mozambique, Angola, and Guine Information CenterDate: 3/1977Volume Number: MarchFormat: MonographCollection: Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique
The selections in this monograph discuss the oppression of women, and their role on the anti-colonial and anti-imperialist struggle.