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    Letter of invitation from the Committee to Free the SASO 9

    Written by
    Committee to Free the SASO 9, American
    Subject of
    South African Student Organization, South African, 1968 - 1977
    Signed by
    Akpan, John
    Subject of
    South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
    Date
    June 4, 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This letter from the Committee to Free the SASO 9 invites people to an emergency meeting about the SASO 9. The letter is white with black text that reads: [June 4, 1976 / Dear Sister/Brother: / INVITATION TO AN EMERGENCY MEETING / The Committee to Free The SASO 9 (South African Students Organ-/ ization) is a group in the United States working to publicize / the plight of our sisters and brothers in South Africa who face / death by hanging if convicted. / Although the original number was nine who have been unjustly / jailed, it is now sixteen, and one member has been tortured to / death. Along with this, two members of SWAPO (South West African / Peoples Organization) in Namibia have been convicted and sentenced / to death by a South African Court. There are many thousands of / prisoners languishing in the jails of South Africa, Namibia and Rhodesia. / The Committee to Free The SAO 9 is calling an urgent meeting / on Wednesday June 9 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting will take place in / Manhattan at 605 West 115th Street, Room 418. / Some of our activities to publicize the trial of SAO, as well as / aid in the release from prison have been: picket lines at the / South African Airways, demonstrations, forums, poetry readings / and speaking engagements. / We in the Committee are urging you to attend as well as send / representatives of your organizations. Our task is to save the SWAPO 2 from hanging, aid in the freeing of the SASO members as / well as all prisoners of apartheid. / Volunteers and funds are urgently needed. / Yours In Struggle, John Akpan / Coordinator / Committee to Free the SASO Nine]. The back of the letter is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Correspondence
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5422deb96-2fe6-4d49-a665-a1f427a9a13b
  • Flier advertising rally to make May 1st Anti-Apartheid Day

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Subject of
    People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1956
    General Motors Corporation, founded 1908
    President Ford, Gerald Rudolph, American, 1913 - 2006
    Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Saths Cooper, South African, born 1950
    Myeza, Lindane, Angolan, founded 1952
    Lekota, Mosiuosa, South African, born 1948
    Nkomo, Nkwenkwe, Angolan, born 1952
    Nchaupe Mokoape, South African, born 1944
    Nefolovhodwe, Pandelani, South African, born 1947
    Strini Moodley, South African, 1946 - 2006
    Ismael, Solly
    Sedibe, Gaboroni, born 1951
    Muchimba, Aron, Namibian, 1946 - 2014
    Nangolo, Andreas, Namibian
    Shikongo, Hendrik, Namibian
    Namibinga, Rauna, Namibian
    Naimi Nombowo, Nambibian
    Ngaihondjwa, Anna, Namibian
    South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flier announces a rally to make May 1st Anti-Apartheid Day. [Fight Racism at Home and Abroad-- / Make May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day]. The flier has an image of a man with his fist in the air in the background. To the Right is a box with text that reads, [Free all prisoners of apartheid!] and includes a list of names of the men and women in the [SASO 9] and [SWAPO 6]. The paragraphs continue describing America's involvement in apartheid in Africa. Towards the bottom is the proclamation, [RALLY Saturday May 1.... / MARCH 2:30 pm ...] with all the information necessary. Following that is a [Partial list of endorsers:] that include, [African National Council (Zimbabwe), African Youth Movement, American Committee on Africa, Association of Vietnamese Patriots in the U.S., Vernon Bellecourt-American Indian Movement, Dan Berrigan, Center for the United Labor Action, Rev. John Collins- N.Y. Council of the United Methodist Church, Committee for the Freedom of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Prisoners, Edward Davis-show steward CWA, Bob Dorsey-Advisory Council Taxi Drivers Union Local 3036, Eritreans for Liberation, Carlos Feliciano, Friends of Haiti, Group of Khmer Residents in the U.S., Beverly Grant-singer, Harlem Consumer Education Council, Lennox Hines-Pres. National Conference of Black Lawyers, Mack Harris, Jr.,- show steward CWA, Bill Hoffman-author and journalist, Jim Houten-Harlem Fight Back, Iranian Students Assoc. (world Fed.), Bill Kaessinger-Executive Board member Teamsters Local 10, Floreynce Kennedy-Coalition Against Racism and Sexism, Yuri Kockiyama-Nat'l Comm. for Defense of Political Prisoners, William Kunstler, Cheryl Labash-Vice Chairwoman Clerical Section Local 100 TWU, Mark Lane, Liberation Support Movement, Conrad Lynn, Kate May shop steward CWA, Mark Nelson-shop steward CWA, Imari Obadele-Pres. Provisional Gov't of Republic of New Africa, Pan African Congress of Anzia (PAC, Peace and Equal Rights Committee (Red Bank, N.J.) People Democratic Association, Larry Scott-show steward CWA, Timor Defense Committee, Jay Schulman-Coordinator Nat'l Jury Project, SWAPO, Dennis Segrette-Pres. N.Y.S. Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Joe Walker-journalist, United Black Workers, Florence Wright-shop steward CWA, Yonkers People for Peace.] The back of the flier repeats the text from the front, except for the endorsers, in Spanish.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Anti-apartheid movements
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Multilingual communication
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.119
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5144fefb8-dea7-417a-b93c-1d9510c3c15c
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    Flyer about the Nambia Three and International Women's Day 1976

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
    Subject of
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Ngaihondjwa, Anna, Namibian
    Namibinga, Rauna, Namibian
    Naimi Nombowo, Nambibian
    South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
    American Committee on Africa, American, 1953 - 2001
    Black Women's Activist Coalition
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises International Women's Day and a teach-in on the Namibia Three. The flyer is white with black text. The title of the flyer reads: [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 1976 / THESE 3 WOMEN FACE DEATH / ANNA NGIHONDJWA / RAUNA NAMBIINGA / NAIMI NOMBOWO]. Large text in the center of the flyer reads [FREE THE SWAPO WOMEN MILITANTS / FREE THE NAMIBIA THREE / FREE ALL WOMEN POLITICAL PRISONERS]. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5142314f1-7323-400a-aa05-da5db325eaf5
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    Flyer for Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation conference

    Created by
    Yale- New Haven Southern Africa Solidarity Committee, American, founded 1976
    Subject of
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    United Nations, founded 1945
    National Anti-Imperialist Movement in Solidarity with African Liberation, American, 1978 - 1990
    Date
    April 9-10, 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a conference entitled Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation. The flyer is white paper with black text. The flyer reads: [SOUTHERN AFRICA: The Struggle for National Liberation / A Conference sponsored by / The Yale-New Haven Southern African Solidarity Committee / Yale University / April 9-10, 1976 / Friday, April 9, 7:30p.m. - 9:45p.m., Davies Auditorium (Prospect St. near Grove St.) / Saturday, April 10, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Linsly Chittenden (Old Campus, Chapel & High St.)]. The back of the flyer details the schedule of events of the conference and information about the presenters.
    Place used
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Guinea, Africa"&op=Search">West Africa, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Education
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e46c964-039c-46f0-925a-47112228e7bc
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    Flyer announcing "free the Saso 9" protest

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
    Subject of
    South African Student Organisation, South African, 1968 - 1977
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer announces a demonstration in support of freeing the Saso 9 and the Namibia 3. The title reads: ['Free the Saso 9' / these women face death!! / FREE THE NAMIBIA THREE]. Below the title is an illustration of the Namibia Three. Information regarding the protest is at the bottom left corner of the flyer and reads: [DEMONSTRATE! / SAT MAR 20th, 1976. / Assemble at British Mission, 845 3 Av./ 52 St. 1P.M. / Assemble at South Africa Airways, 65 5th Ave. / 3 P.M. / VICTORY TO THE AFRICAN MASSES / Sponsored by PASOA, YAWF, AYM, (partial list)]. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bfb71973-0776-418b-acdb-1d7d8bafa062
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    Flyer advertising film viewings for Katatura and Namibia- A Trust Betrayed

    Created by
    University Christian Foundation of N.Y.U., American
    Subject of
    May, Edward C., American
    Columbia University, American, founded 1754
    New York University, American, founded 1831
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises film viewings for "Katatura" and "Namibia- A Trust Betrayed" at Columbia University and New York University. The viewing is to be followed by discussion and remarks by Dr. Edward C. May. The flyer is yellow paper with black text that reads: [A Contemporary Church Struggle..... / NAMIBIA Referred to by / South Africa and the American Press as "South West Africa" / "KATATURA" "NAMIBIA - A TRUST BETRAYED" / Earl Hall Auditorium / Columbia University / Monday Sept. 20 / 7:00 p.m. / Loeb Student Center Rm 408 / New York University / Tues. Sept. 21 / 12:00 noon / Dr. Edward C. May]. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom right corner that reads [1976].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Film
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.31
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522c563a5-9748-4478-ab16-57bcfa0d11e7
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    Flyer advertising a donation drive to support African Freedom Fighters

    Created by
    Revolutionary Student Brigade, American, 1974 - 1980
    Subject of
    Zimbabwe African National Union, Zimbabwean, 1963 - 1987
    National United Workers Organization, American, founded 1977
    Date
    May 1977
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a donation drive to support African Freedom Fighters to students and faculty at Brooklyn College. The flyer is yellow with black text and features an illustration of a figure standing with a book held aloft in his raised proper right hand and a rifle in the other hand. The top of the flyer reads: [SUPPORT AFRICAN FREEDOM FIGHTERS]. Large block letters in the center of the flyer read: [MATERIAL / AID WEEK]. Text inside of a box below the illustration reads: [AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY / MAY 28, Washington, D.C. / JOIN THE / SOWETO / CONTINGENT / Join the Soweto Contingent of youth and / students for the African Liberation Day / March on May 28th in Washington, D.C. / BUS TICKETS AVAILABLE - 284-2514]. The back of the flyer discusses union elections of the United Workers Organization.
    Place used
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    South Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Labor
    Local and regional
    Politics (Practical)
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.42
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e825a87-d720-4fac-822e-d1f45b539c4e
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    Flyer announcing a campaign to support Namibia

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    February 4, 1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer announces a press conference and campaign to support striking African workers and the people of Namibia. The flyer is white with faded blue text. The text is handwritten except for two typed paragraphs in the center of the page. The top of the flyer reads: [ANNOUNCING A PRESS CONFERENCE AND / A CAMPAIGN / COME to NEWMONT MINING / 300 PARK AVENUE / NEW YORK / FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1972 / 12:30 pm. / SUPPORT STRIKING AFRICAN WORKERS / CHALLENGE THE U.S. COMPANIES THEY WORK FOR]. The bottom of the flyer reads: [DON'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER VIETNAM in / South West Africa / SUPPORT the NAMIBIAN people in / their struggle NOW!]. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom left corner that reads: [FEB / 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Viet Nam, Asia
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Labor
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.51
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b4948d0-b804-4524-82f7-6ba3459e8212
  • Flyer announcing a forum and film showing on Namibia

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Subject of
    Namibia 2, Namibian
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a forum and film to show solidarity with the Namibia 2 and the struggle for liberation in Namibia. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of an armed fighter with a raised fist. The top of the flyer reads: [In Solidarity with Namibia 2 / Documentary film produced by the South West African Peoples Organization (SWAPO)]. The word [F/ O/ R / U/ M] is spelled out going down the left edge of the flyer and the word [NAMIBIA] is bolded in all caps to the right. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Film
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.55
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd527e671ed-0056-4ae9-9009-852c112d40fd
  • Flyer announcing an event in support of black workers

    Created by
    Committee for South Afrifcan Freedom Day, American
    Subject of
    Lobo, Jose Carlos, Mozambican
    Shaw, Alex
    McCall, Carl, American, born 1935
    de Figueiredo, Elísio, Angolan, born 1940
    Date
    June 25, 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer announces an event in support of black workers. The flyer is white with black text and features two images of protests at the top. The words [LAYOFF MERCENARIES / IN ANGOLA, NOT / WORKERS IN N.Y.] are typed in call caps directly under the images. The list of speakers for the event is listed in the bottom left corner. The location and date information for the event is listed in the bottom right corner. The back of the flyer has several paragraphs of text explaining the organizations reasoning for protesting. The bottom of the back page reads: [DOLLARS FOR / JOBS AND EDUCATION / NOT TO FIGHT AFRICAN / LIBERATION].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Labor
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.56
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54fd75299-8ebf-489f-92a3-c226cfcedd39
  • Flyer announcing a demonstration on African Liberation Day

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    African Liberation Day Coalition, American
    Date
    April 1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer announces a demonstration in Washington, DC for African Liberation Day. The flyer is white with black text and features two photographs of workers and soldiers. The title reads: [A Black Beginning / African Liberation Day / A Common Black Struggle]. The back of the flyer is mostly blank except for a handwritten date: [April 1972].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.59
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e29a44db-32d0-4eb2-9d31-12b13122d69a
  • Pamphlet titled "The struggle for liberation in Namibia"

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Written by
    Lawrence, Patrick, American
    Subject of
    National Front for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1954
    National Union for the Total Independence of Angola, Angolan, founded 1966
    Nujoma, Sam, Namibian, born 1929
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This four-page pamphlet discusses the struggle for liberation in Namibia. The pamphlet is white with black text and features two images on the cover. The image on the right is of SWAPO president Sam Nujoma. The image on the left is of a Namibian diamond worker. The title, [The struggle for liberation in Namibia] is typed diagonally across the cover between both images. Text written between the image on the left and the title reads: [Ellie / 492-7861 / P.D.A. (Omou)]. The bottom reads: [Pan African Students Organization in the Americas / for more information call: 280-3992]. The interior of the pamphlet features an article written by Patrick L. Smith.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Africa
    Associations and institutions
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.64
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Patrick L. Smith. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aae8af54-5455-46a1-8b31-a9b7dbe4ff9a
  • Flyer advertising a silde presentation by Ole Gjerstad

    Created by
    Liberation Support Movement, American, 1969 - 1981
    Subject of
    People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, Angolan, founded 1956
    Gjerstad, Ole, Norwegian
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a slide presentation by Ole Gjersad program about the MPLA and the Angolan Revolution. The flyer is yellow with red text and features a photograph of a MPLA soldier. The title reads: [LIBERATION SUPPORTMOVEMENT Presents / ANGOLA /PEOPLE'S / POWER]. The program features a presentation by Ole Gjersad. The back of the flyer features an essay in brown text by Gjerstad called [Media Distorts Events in Angola / Liberation]. The date [1976] is handwritten in the bottom right corner.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Photography
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.65
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564eb52cc-eae9-4958-9f59-be569839c14f
  • Flyer advertising protest against Rhodesian imports

    Created by
    Revolutionary Student Brigade, American, 1974 - 1980
    Subject of
    General Motors Corporation, founded 1908
    Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, American, founded 1898
    Union Carbide, American, founded 1917
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a protest against Rhodesian imports. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of soldiers in the top right corner. The title reads: [Strike / A Blow / For African Freedom!] in bold letters. The title is followed by a paragraph of information about Rhodesian imports. Other bolded text on the flyer reads: [Stop Rhodesian Imports] and [Revolutionary Student Brigade]. The date [1974] is handwritten in the bottom right corner. The back of the flyer discusses the war in Zimbabwe, imperialism and the importance of student activism in several paragraphs divided by titles that read: [PEOPLE'S WAR IN ZIMBABWE], [IMPERIALSM - ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE], and [STUDENTS - AN IMPORTANT FORCE]. The bottom of the page features a drawing of the African continent that identifies several African countries. Text next to the drawing reads: [JOIN THE DEMONSTRATION / AGAINST THE "AFRICAN DAWN"].
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, Africa
    Cabinda, Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Mozambique, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Business
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.68
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fda73a57-c694-4e01-b82b-1d7ff4fd46ee
  • Flyer advertising a forum and film showing on Namibia

    Created by
    Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
    Subject of
    Namibia 2, Namibian
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a forum and film to show solidarity with the Namibia 2 and the struggle for liberation in Namibia. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of an armed fighter with a raised fist. The top of the flyer reads: [In Solidarity with Namibia 2 / Documentary film produced by the South West African Peoples Organization (SWAPO)]. The word [F/ O/ R / U/ M] is spelled out going down the left edge of the flyer and the word [NAMIBIA] is bolded in all caps to the right. The back of the flyer is blank. The flyer is partially printed on white paper while pieces of paper with text are glued to the flyer.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Film
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.69
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a180a014-f6f3-4bfe-b80e-ebb97e99f388
  • Flyer advertising television program about liberation in Namibia

    Created by
    Brath, Elombe, American, 1936 - 2014
    Subject of
    Nujoma, Sam, Namibian, born 1929
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a television program about liberation in Namibia featuring an interview with Sam Nujoma. The flyer is white and features a photograph of Sam Nujoma. All text is centered on the page and reads: [NAMIBIA / FOCUS ON A LIBERATION STRUGGLE / Sunday, Dec. 21st, 12:30pm / LIKE IT IS/WABC-TV / Featuring An Exclusive Interview With / SWAPO President Sam Nujoma / A Program Produced by Elombe Brath]. The back of the flyer is blank.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Mass media
    Television
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.71
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50deb1149-7498-4205-92c9-eabe5d3407c4
  • U. of Calif. Med. School charged with racial bias

    Published by
    People's World, American, founded 1924
    Written by
    Allan, Stephanie
    Date
    March 22, 1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 3/8 × 7 in. (36.5 × 17.8 cm)
    Description
    A newspaper clipping from the Daily World. On one side is an article about the Supreme Court Bakke decision regarding discrimination against minorities at the Medical School of the University of California at Davis, titled "U. of Calif. Med. School charged with racial bias." A second article on that side of the clipping concerning the construction of new prisons in Louisiana titled "Prison plan in Louisiana is held a 'colossal waste.'" On the verso is a section titled "African Notes" with short blurbs titled "South Africa - Israel ties," and "Namibian Independence."
    Place depicted
    Davis, Yolo County, California, United States, North and Central America
    New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    South Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    clippings
    Topic
    Africa
    Decolonization
    Education
    Justice
    Law
    Politics (Practical)
    Prisons
    Race discrimination
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
    Object number
    2010.55.79.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Daily World. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d89c7b1-1764-4659-b549-92086386ed9c
  • Pinback button for national march against Apartheid and U.S. in Central America

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Wright, Sarah Elizabeth, American, 1928 - 2009
    Date
    1987
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (5.7 x 5.7 cm)
    Caption
    This pin was made for a march on Washington on April 25, 1987. Protesters called for an end to US military interference in Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. They also criticized the American government’s support of the apartheid South African government, which at the time, occupied Namibia and was at war with Angola.
    Description
    A round pin with the central white dove on a white and blue background. The upper portion of the pin is blue and white text along the supper curve reads [MARCH ON WASHINGTON]. The white dove has red text inside that reads [April / 25]. The bottom of the pin has a wave of white with red text [NO TO APARTHEID / U.S. OUT OF CENTRAL AMERICA !].
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Nicaragua, Latin America, North and Central America
    South Africa, Africa
    El Salvador, Latin America, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Namibia, Africa
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Movement
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    International affairs
    Justice
    Military
    Politics (Practical)
    Race discrimination
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Family of Sarah Elizabeth Wright
    Object number
    2010.61.42
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b4e1d998-be79-45de-b19a-668d903dc7df
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