Published by

People's World

Written by

Allan, Stephanie

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 14 3/8 × 7 in. (36.5 × 17.8 cm)

Type

clippings

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

Date

March 22, 1978

Description

A clipping from the Daily World concerning the charge that the Medical School of the University of California at Davis engaged in a pattern of discrimination against minorities. The other side of the clipping features small articles about Africa.

Topic

African American

Africa

Education

Justice

Politics (Practical)

Race discrimination

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.

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Written by

Committee to Free the SASO 9

Subject of

SASO 9, South Africa, 1974

South African Student Organization

Signed by

Akpan, John

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

letters (correspondence)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

South Africa, Africa

Rhodesia, Africa

Namibia, Africa

Date

June 4, 1976

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.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

Correspondence

International affairs

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

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Created by

Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977

Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961

Subject of

SASO 9, South Africa, 1974

South African Student Organisation

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

South Africa, Africa

Date

1976

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.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

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

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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

American Committee on Africa, American, 1953 - 2001

Black Women's Activist Coalition

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

South Africa, Africa

Namibia, Africa

Date

1976

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.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

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

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Created by

University Christian Foundation of N.Y.U., American

Subject of

May, Edward C.

Columbia University, American, founded 1754

New York University, American, founded 1831

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

South Africa, Africa

Namibia, North and Central America

Date

1976

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].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

Film

International affairs

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

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Created by

Committee for South Afrifcan Freedom Day

Subject of

Lobo, Jose Carlos, Mozambican

Shaw, Alex

McCall, Carl

de Figueiredo, Elísio, Angolan, born 1940

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Angola, Central Africa, Africa

South Africa, Africa

Namibia, Africa

Date

June 25, 1976

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].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

Labor

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

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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

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

Angola, Central Africa, Africa

Date

1976

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.

Topic

African American

Africa

Black power

International affairs

Photography

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

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Created by

Revolutionary Student Brigade, American, 1974 - 1980

Subject of

Zimbabwe African National Union, Zimbabwean, 1963 - 1987

National United Workers Organization

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

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

Date

May 1977

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.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

Labor

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.27.42

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Created by

Unidentified

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

Viet Nam, Asia

Date

February 4, 1972

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].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

Labor

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

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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

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

Date

1970s

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.

Topic

African American

Africa

Black power

Film

International affairs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.27.55

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

African Liberation Day Coalition

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

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

Date

April 1972

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].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

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

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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

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

pamphlets

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

Date

1970s

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.

Topic

African American

Africa

Associations and institutions

Black power

International affairs

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.

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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

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

Date

1970s

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.

Topic

African American

Africa

Black power

Film

International affairs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.27.69

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Nujoma, Sam, Namibian, born 1929

Brath, Elombe, American, 1936 - 2014

South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

Date

1970s

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.

Topic

African American

Africa

Black power

International affairs

Mass media

Television

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

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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

National Anti-Imperialist Movement in Solidarity with African Liberation

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Zimbabwe, Africa

Angola, Central Africa, Africa

Namibia, Africa

Guinea, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">West Africa, Africa

Date

April 9-10, 1976

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 AFRIFCA: 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.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

Education

International affairs

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

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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

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Zimbabwe, Africa

South Africa, Africa

Guinea-Bissau, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">West Africa, Africa

Cabinda, Angola, Central Africa, Africa

Mozambique, Africa

Namibia, Africa

Date

1970s

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"].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

Business

International affairs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.97.27.68

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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