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![Speech by Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe to African Americans](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe gives a speech to African Americans living in Harlem, at a rally on Harlem Day, August 23, 1980. On the occasion of Zimbabwe’s admission to the United Nations, Mugabe thanks people for their support of Zimbabwe’s struggle for national independence and against colonial racist white rule. He celebrates the victory of the black man in Zimbabwe and the continued struggle for non-racialism and equality. He ends his speech with the hope that the victory of Zimbabwe will inspire the oppressed Africans in South Africa and Namibia.
![Interview of Mike Tissong, a white newspaper reporter for a South African white newspaper, about his views on news censorship and the political and social situation in South Africa](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Mike Tissong, a white newspaper reporter for a South African Anglo newspaper, is interviewed about his views on news censorship. He speaks about the types of views presented in the news depending on the type of newspaper (liberal, conservative, white, or black),and about the government censorship of black liberation prevalent in South Africa. Tissong also speaks on the dangers of being a white reporter in black townships because that is where the struggle is being waged. He mentions the horrible practice of prison detention of children, and laments the lack of those calling for sanctions (besides prominent people like Desmond Tutu). He comments on the current situation of oppressed people supporting the struggle against Apartheid through armed struggle. He mentions Robert Mugabe’s liberation strategy of a “bullet for a bullet” by killing whites. Tissong speaks about black on black violence in South Africa, pointing out two levels: one of the right wing (IFP - Inkatha Freedom Party), the other from cultural movements in Natal. On political and social movements and organizations, he talks about the Black Consciousness Movement and its call for a stop to violence, and the UDF’s (United Democratic Front) call for violence in the struggle. Lastly, he speaks on the west’s (United States) view of Southern Africa, as they treat it like a game. The west only supports groups like AZAPO (Azanian People’s Organization), but ignores ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union), and only recognizes the ANC (African National Congress), not other South African liberation organizations.
![Robert Mugabe and others of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) speak about events and reconstruction in Zimbabwe](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Poor recording, low volume, recorded off mic.
Robert Mugabe, president of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) and others speak about the events in Zimbabwe, such as the Lancaster agreement and the presence of South African troops in Zimbabwe. Mugabe speaks about ZANU’s plans for the reconstruction of Zimbabwe: the means of production will be returned to the black people, and ZANU and SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) will likely merge after independence is attained. He explains the Patriotic Front as an alliance between ZANU and SWAPO for the purpose of negotiating with the enemy. He also calls on South African troops to maintain support and stability in Zimbabwe after liberation.
![Conference on liberation and reconstruction struggles in Southern Africa](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![Press Conference on the victory of the struggle for Zimbabwe independece, Robert Mugabe, speaker.](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Recorded off mic.
Press Conference on the victory of the struggle for Zimbabwe independence. ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) president and Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, speaks about the unity of the people of Zimbabwe and the liberation organizations. He also speaks on the Lancaster House Agreement and foreign policy towards other countries, including South Africa. He promises to redistribute the land in Zimbabwe to those who need it.
![Event celebrating 40 years of African Independence](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: AFR 043Format: Cass A & BProducers: WBAIProgram: WBAI Special Program: Southern Africa - Africa at 40Collection: African liberation movements
Continuation of the “Africa at 40” Program.
An event celebrating 40 years of African independence. President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and President Sam Nujoma of Namibia speak about Ghana’s 1957 independence from white imperialist colonialism and the formation of the OAU (Organization of African Unity), spurring the drive for unity among all African nations. President Joachim Chisano of Mozambique talks about how the fight for independence was tough, but is not over because while classical colonialism is over, African nations have not realized true independence. Africa lacks economic and social freedom, but they can be accomplished through countries uniting in their struggles.
![Zimbabwe and ZANU](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 12/8/1979Call Number: FI 036Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Heber Dreher, Barbara LubinskiProgram: Freedom is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Focuses on Zimbabwe with actuality of Mugabe speech ("year of the people's storm"), actuality of ZANU women's leader on women's involvement (10,000 women fighters), and extensive nterview with ZANU representative to the UN. Also actuality of ZANU chant from a demonstration.
![Divestment Movement](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/23/1977Call Number: FI 085Format: 1/2 Video reelProducers: Barbara Lubinski, Don FosterProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Zimbabwe liberation, UC student anti-apartheid activist extended speech, divestment movement, rally at UC Santa Cruz, "we are building a unified, militant, movement!" Interview with South African/Soweto student leader. Closing report on "neutron bomb."
![For DuBois and Malcolm](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 2/23/1980Call Number: FI 116Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Barbara Lubinski, Heber DreherProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Dedicated to Malcolm X and W.E.B.DuBois. Begins with Zimbabwe elections. Rest of program is an EXCELLENT analytic tribute to Malcolm X on 15th anniversary of his assassination, including FBI-police-CIA involvement in his assassination, portions of the autobiography as read by James Earl Jones, and many Malcolm speech excerpts.
![Zimbabwe, Greensboro, Stonewall](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/19/1981Call Number: FI 130Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Barbara Lubinski, Heber DreherProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Zimbabwe representative to UN speaks on victory and goal of a non-racial society. Anti-racist demonstration and march in San Francisco with speech by Nelson Johnson on murder of anti-Klan activists in Greensboro North Carolina, also Stonewall Coalition liberation. Excellent poem against Nazis speaking at SF State.