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![Women in Zimbabwe: Interview with Silvia Baraldini](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.”
![Z.A.N.U. Woman](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
A Z.A.N.U. woman discusses the Battle of Senoia, and the females place in the Z.A.N.U. Army. They make up 1/4 of the Army, and she calls for the men of Zimbabwe to liberate females from oppression and colonialism and to see them as equals.
![Joyce Kangai of the ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) Women’s League](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Joyce Kangai of the ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) Women’s League speaks about the Zimbabwean people losing their land, outside forces imposing their power, and the oppressive nature of colonialism on language and culture. She calls the women to fight for liberation, and explains how they can be part of the struggle.
![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.
![Conference on liberation struggles in Zimbabwe and the Congo.](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Conference on liberation struggles in Africa, particularly Zimbabwe and the Congo. Judy Clark of the ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) Women’s League speaks on the ongoing struggle for liberation and reconstruction in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa, and Congo. The ZANU Women’s League raises support for women fighting for liberation and equality. Serge Mukendi of the FLNC (Congolese National Liberation Front) speaks on the history of the struggle for independence in the Congo, and calls the people to fight for liberation against white colonialist structures. Judy Clark again speaks on the legacy and power of Patrice Lumumba in the continuing struggle for liberation in the Congo. Alajo Adegbalola, Minister of Defense for the Provisional government of the RNA (Republic of New Africa), speaks on the importance of the unity of the RNA in fighting for liberation in Africa. He also speaks on the history of black person’s struggle in America and the Civil Rights Movement.
![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.
![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.
![Liberation struggles in Zimbabwe](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: AFR 078Format: Cass A & BProgram: Zimbabwe Medical: Fundraiser for Struggles in ZimbabweCollection: Zimbabwe
Several speeches aimed at supporting liberation struggles in Zimbabwe. The event begins with several women urging people to aid various liberation movements. The next speaker, the National Coordinator for the National Committee Against Grand Jury Repression, speaks about organizing in the Bay Area and San Francisco for the independence of Puerto Rico. He talks about solidarity between Zimbabwe and Puerto Rico, and their liberation struggles. The next speaker, a man from Zimbabwe, speaks about the need for medical supplies in his country, especially for the Zimbabwean refugees. He also speaks about ZANU’s (Zimbabwe African National Union) tactics of armed struggle, and he talks about the Zimbabwe Development Fund. He explains how it is only hurting the country because it is under foreign control. He asks people not to invest in Rhodesia or South Africa because of the white imperialist control in those countries. Lastly, he urges people to aid the medical drive for Zimbabwe. Paul Smith of the International Indian Treaty Council speaks about international solidarity, and Tiri Kangai speaks for the Zimbabwe Medical Drive Coalition. Barbara Miyangi of the Zimbabwe Medical Drive Coalition speaks about international solidarity with Zimbabwe, health care needs in Zimbabwe, and she also discusses how most diseases in Africa came from the white colonialists.
![Africa and World News](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Publisher: Africa and World NewsYear: 1978Volume Number: Vol. 2-40Format: PeriodicalCollection: Africa- General Resources
Cover Story: Black Solidarity Guinea. Paper contains a number of articles about topics pertaining to the African diaspora and other Third world issues.
![All Africa is Standing Up!](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Publisher: African Liberation Support CommitteeYear: 1979Volume Number: Vol. 3-1 AprilFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Africa- General Resources
Cover Story: All out for African Liberation Day 1979.