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Jane Spielman and Sylvia Baraldini on Zimbabwe liberation
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
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 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.
Buried Alive: Lexington Control Unit
Call Number: JG/ 061BFormat: Cass BProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Judy Gerber interviews political prisoners/prisoners of war housed at the Lexington Control Unit in Kentucky. Puerto Rican Independista Alejandrina Torres and North American anti-imperialists Sylvia Baraldini and Susan Rosenberg, all inmates in Lexington, discuss the psychological torture they have endured in this unit including the absence of natural sunlight, denial of personal property, limited contact with family and the outside world, pointless and humiliating strip searches and other sexual torture, and medical neglect. Also discussed is the importance of public pressure in the form of national and international campaigns against these horrendous conditions.
Solidarity with Zimbabwe’s Struggle for Liberation Part 2
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.
Sara Jane Olson event
A public appearance by Sara Jane Olson just prior to being sentenced to prison in which people discuss political prisoners and fighting state repression - both politically and through the courts.
Marion and Lexington Control Units
Date: 3/18/1988Call Number: V 339Format: VHSProgram: 20/20Collection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Three videos on control units in the US.
Marion Control Units - a history of control units in the US, focusing mainly on Marion. Black prisoners in the US prisons, prison demographics by race and rate.
Lexington Control Unit - Includes interviews with Alejandrina Torres, Susan Rosenberg and Sylvia Baraldrini about the conditions in the control unit and the effects of sensory deprivation.
Marion 20/20 - a discussion of the techniques used at USP Marion, including testimonies from prisoners and the warden.
Transcript of 20/20 piece available for download.
Anti Springbock demonstrations
Call Number: CD 690Format: DVDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
NY news coverage of anti-apartheid demonstrations to disrupt the South African rugby team's appearances in the US.
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Sarah Jane Olson Event
Date: 7/1/2000Call Number: V 428Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
A public appearance by Sara Jane Olson just prior to being sentenced to prison in which people discuss political prisoners and fighting state repression - both politically and through the courts.
NPR Report on Lexington Control Unit
Date: 10/1/1986Call Number: CD 819Format: CassetteProducers: National Public RadioCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Jacki Lyden reports on the lawsuit challenging the placement of Susan Rosenberg, Alejandrina Torres and Sylvia Beraldini in the Lexington control unit, which resulted in Lexington's closure.
