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Commission on Human Rights- Meeting 1271, Mrs. Allende. 25 Feb. 1974
Call Number: CAP 047Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
“A nation suffering from a state of internal war” according to Gen. Pinochet, imposed by his own troops who obey the servants of fascism that represents foreign interests.” Mrs. Hortensia Allende speaks out at the United Nations about the condition in Chile after the military coup on Sept. 11, 1973. She talks not only about the death of her husband but also about the murders of the people of Chile and the loss of their fundamental rights. She talks about the conditions on Dawson Island, the sentencing of the prisoners, the Chilean Constitution, economic policy, and the involvement of the United States. She ends with a call for international support for the Chilean people.
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
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.
Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Date: 11/4/1974Call Number: CAP 056Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Date: 11/4/1974Call Number: CD 257Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Cuba and Fidel
Call Number: V 678Format: DVDCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Recorded in 1974, filmmaker Saul Landau documents a tour of urban and rural sections of Cuba by Fidel Castro. Topics discussed include class domination, the Cuban Revolution and democracy.
Hagase la Luz (Let There Be Light)/ Desafio (Challenge)
Call Number: V 689Format: DVDCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
This film contains two documentaries. One discusses the health field in Cuba, specifically Operacion Milagro. In the second film, the main focus is the political and economic changes in Cuba following the Fall of the Soviet Union and the US embargo.
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