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The Negro Worker Vol. 2 No. 4
- Published by
- The Negro Worker, 1928 - 1937
- Edited by
- Padmore, George, Trinidadian, 1903 - 1959
- Subject of
- Communist International
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 5/8 x 6 in. (21.9 x 15.2 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Place depicted
- China, Asia
- South Africa, Africa
- Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1932
- Description
- A pamphlet of black print on yellowed paper. The front cover lists publication information and a list of the articles. The interior consists of thirty-two pages of text and photographs. The back of the pamphlet has an article titled [Solidarity Between Black and White Workers] and a photograph.
- Topic
- African American
- International affairs
- Justice
- Labor
- Mass media
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--History--1919-1933
- Violence
- 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
- 2010.55.37
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Revolution
Newsletter about liberating Zimbabwe through armed struggle- Published by
- African National Council-Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean, 1971 - 1974
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Type
- newsletters
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- South Africa, Africa
- Botswana, Africa
- Zambia, Africa
- Mozambique, Africa
- Date
- 1970s
- Description
- This newsletter from the African National Counceil of Zimbabwe discusses the liberation of Zimbabwe through armed struggle. The front cover of the newsletter is tan with black text and features a drawing of Zimbabwe that reads: [OUR / ZIMBABWE / We love / & Cherish]. The title is typed and reads: [REVOLUTION / IN REVOLUTION UNITY IS POWER]. The names of surrounding countires are written around the drawing: [Zambia] to the north, [Mozambique] to the east, [S. Africa] to the south, and [Botswana] to the west. The bottom of the front page reads: [OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE / Unite to liberate Zimbabwe through armed struggle / REGISTERED AT THE GPO AS A NEWSPAPER]. The interior consists of articles, images, and illustrations. The back cover 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
- 2015.97.27.48
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pinback button promoting the ANC and a free South Africa
- Published by
- Fund for a Free South Africa, founded 1985
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (3.8 × 0.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- after 1985
- Description
- Round, pin-back button featuring an image of a dove next to a green silhouette of South Africa. Button has black background and yellow type. Type reads, [A/N/C/FOR A FREE/SOUTH AFRICA!].
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.201.1.41
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter requesting support for the Anti-Apartheid Day rally
- Created by
- May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee, American
- Subject of
- Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961
- Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
- Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, American, founded 1972
- National Conference of Black Lawyers
- Signed by
- Akpan, John
- Feliciano, Carlos, Puerto Rican
- Kennedy, Florynce Rae, American, 1916 - 2000
- Hinds, Lennox
- Rodriguez-Trias, Helen, American, 1929 - 2001
- Berrigan, Daniel Joseph, American, 1921 - 2016
- Chin, Sharon
- Kunstler, William Moses, American, 1919 - 1995
- Serrette, Dennis L., American
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Type
- memorandums
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- April 14, 1976
- Description
- This letter requests support for the May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day in New York City. The memo is white paper with black text. The heading reads: [May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee]. The memo is signed by the following [John Akpan / Pan African Students Organization in / the Americas (PASOA) / Daniel Berrgian, S.J. / Sharon Chin / Youth Against War & Fascism / (YAWF) / Carlos Feliciano / Florynce R. Kennedy / Coalition Against Racism and Sexism / William Kunstler / Lennox Hines (sic) / Pres. National Conference of Black Lawyers / Helen Rodriguez-Trias, M.D. / Pres. Committee to End Sterilization / Abuse (CESA) / Dennis L. Serette / Pres. N.Y.S Coalition of Black Trade Unionists]. The back of the memo 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
- 2015.97.27.35
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Africa News Vol. VI Number 19
- Published by
- African News Inc., American
- Subject of
- Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 8 1/2 × 7 in. (21.6 × 17.8 cm)
- Type
- newspapers
- Place made
- Durham, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Ethiopia, Africa
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Somalia, Africa
- Djibouti, Africa
- Date
- May 10,1976
- Description
- This edition of Africa News discusses Henry Kissinger's policies, Ethiopia, and South African and Rhodesian responses to activism. The publication is square shaped and is printed on brown paper with black text. The title reads [Africa News / A WEEKLY DIGEST OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS]. The back of the paper has the continuation of a story and publication information.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Journalism
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.25
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Africa News Service, Inc. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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South Africa Uncensored
16mm motion picture film print of South Africa Uncensored- Edited by
- Beveridge, Tee, American, 1923 - 1993
- Narrated by
- Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
- Distributed by
- Council on African Affairs, American, 1942 - 1955
- Owned by
- Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
- Medium
- 16mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Dimensions
- Duration: 22 Minutes
- Length (Film): 775 Feet
- Type
- motion pictures (information artifacts)
- Place filmed
- South Africa, Africa
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1951
- Caption
- "South Africa Uncensored" is an anti-apartheid film highlighting the African National Congress's struggle against the Union of South Africa government and its implementation of racial apartheid.
- Description
- This 16mm black and white film is an anti-apartheid film distributed by the Council on African Affairs. Edited by Hortense Beveridge and narrated by Paul Robeson.
- Consists of: 16mm Film (a).
- 2012.79.1.5.1a: 16mm black and white film.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Film
- Race discrimination
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
- Object number
- 2012.79.1.5.1a
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Pearl Bowser Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer advertising The East Coast Regional Conference of CAR
- Created by
- International Committee Against Racism, American, 1973 - 1996
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1978
- Description
- This flyer advertises the East Coast Regional Conference on segregation and apartheid. The flyer is white with black text. The flyer features two long paragraphs explaining the struggles in South Africa and the activities of the Committee Against Racism. The title reads [COME TO THE EAST COAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE] and the tagline at the bottom reads [SEGREGATION HERE, APARTHEID THERE / SMASH RACISM EVERYWHERE!]. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom right corner that reads [1978].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Education
- International affairs
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.32
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Presidential campaign poster for Nelson Mandela
- Issued by
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- Subject of
- Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 24 3/4 × 16 15/16 in. (62.9 × 43 cm)
- Type
- political posters
- Place printed
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1994
- Description
- A presidential campaign poster for Nelson Mandela issued by the African National Congress (ANC). The poster is black, in portrait orientation, and centrally features a black-and-white bust image of Nelson Mandela. The image is bordered by yellow and green bands, with the text [MANDELA / FOR PRESIDENT!] above the image, and [THE PEOPLE'S / CHOICE!] below the image, in yellow lettering bordered by green. The ANC’s logo is positioned in the bottom right corner of the image of Mandela. The logo consists of a black-and-white shield, a wheel, a hand wrapped around a spear behind a black, green and gold flag, against a black, green and gold flag background. Block white text running along the bottom edge of the poster reads [ISSUED BY ANC, PWV REGION, DEPT. OF INFORMATION & PUBLICITY, 207 JEPPE STREET, JOHANNESBURG 2000]. The reverse is blank except for black, printed lines on each edge.
- Topic
- African American
- Africa
- International affairs
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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South Africa and the Reagan Factor
- Published by
- Daily World, American
- Written by
- Winston, Henry, American, 1911 - 1986
- Subject of
- Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919
- President Reagan, Ronald, American, 1911 - 2004
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 7/16 x 3 11/16 in. (21.4 x 9.4 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1986
- Description
- A pamphlet made of blue and black ink on white paper. The front cover has the title and publication information. The interior consists of fourteen pages of text. The back cover features a tear-away subscription for People's Daily World.
- Topic
- African American
- International affairs
- Mass media
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- 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
- 2010.55.50
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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U. of Calif. Med. School charged with racial bias
- 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.
- 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.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pinback button for New Jesrsey Anti-Apartheid Mobilization
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- New Jersey Anti-Apartheid Mobilization Coalition
- Medium
- metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- Diameter (depth includes pin): 2 1/4 x 5/16 in. (5.7 x 0.8 cm)
- Place used
- New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1985
- Description
- A metal and plastic button, orange with black text and a green silhouette of Africa. The text reads: [New Jersey Anti-Apartheid Mobilization / Free South Africa / November 9, 1985].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- International affairs
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2011.105.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Pinback button protesting apartheid
- Manufactured by
- N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
- Subject of
- Columbia University, American, founded 1754
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- Medium
- metal, ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 0.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Columbia University, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1985
- Caption
- In April of 1985, a group organized by the Coalition for a Free South Africa (CFSA) at Columbia University staged a protest to force Columbia to divest fully from corporations operating in South Africa as a response to the injustice of apartheid. Trustees of the university convened several months later and adopted the recommendations of the students, officially divesting the University's investments with South African connections.
- Description
- A striped pinback button protesting Columbia University's involvement in South African companies. The background colors, black, green, and yellow, are those of the African National Congress flag. Red text on the button reads: [APARTHEID / KILLS! / DIVEST NOW! / Columbia / OUT OF / S. AFRICA]. The manufacturer's mark appears on both the top and bottom of the button. There is a small stain on the bottom rim of the button with scratches and some etching on the metal back plate. The back of the button has a metal fastener and clasp.
- Topic
- African American
- Africa
- Communication
- International affairs
- Justice
- Politics (Practical)
- Race discrimination
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Pinback button promoting the African National Congress
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- Medium
- metal, ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 0.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- ca.1985
- Description
- A striped pinback button promoting the African National Congress (ANC). The background colors, black, green, and yellow, are those of the ANC flag. [THE PEOPLE SHALL GOVERN!] appears in black text in the green stripe. [ANC] appears in black below this, in the center of the yellow segment. There are small stains around the rim and rust in the recesses of the metallic back. The back of the button has a metal fastener and clasp.
- Topic
- African American
- Africa
- Communication
- International affairs
- Justice
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Pinback button of Nelson Mandela
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- Medium
- metal, ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/4 x 1/4 in. (5.7 x 0.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1990
- Description
- A striped pinback button featuring an image of Nelson Mandela. The background colors of the button, black, green, and yellow are the colors of the African National Congress flag. At the top of the button the words [FREE MAN] appear in white text, the bottom reads [NELSON MANDELA] in black text. In the middle is an image of Mandela's face in brown ink. There are stains on the front of the button, the metal back of the button is in excellent condition.
- Topic
- African American
- Africa
- Communication
- Freedom
- International affairs
- Justice
- Prisons
- Social reform
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pamphlet about the Patrice Lumumba Coalition
- Created by
- Patrice Lumumba Coalition, American, founded 1975
- Subject of
- Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923
- Vorster, Balthazar Johannes, South African, 1915 - 1973
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Open): 11 × 17 in. (27.9 × 43.2 cm)
- H x W (Closed): 11 × 8 3/4 in. (27.9 × 22.2 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1976
- Description
- This pamphlet discusses the Patrice Lumumba Coalition and the Henry Kissinger- Johannes Vorster meeting. The title of the pamphlet reads: [POWER TO SOWETO! / Defy The Kissinger- Vorster Conspiracy!]. The image at the top of the page depicts black South Africans holding placards that read: [TO HELL / WITH / AFRIKAANS]. Three paragraphs of text are typed below the image. The back page features five images of protests and law enforcement.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Political organizations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Letter by the Episcopal Churchmen for South Africa
- Created by
- Episcopal Churchmen for South Africa
- Subject of
- Vorster, Balthazar Johannes, South African, 1915 - 1973
- President Ford, Gerald Rudolph, American, 1913 - 2006
- 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
- Date
- February 25, 1976
- Description
- This letter from the Episcopal Churchmen for South Africa asks readers to call their state representatives, senators and President Gerald Ford to demand the United States not to relax restrictions on bank transactions with South Africa. The letterhead at the top of the page features an illustration of the African continent surrounded by the words [EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN / for / SOUTH AFRICA]. The organization's contact information follows immediately and reads [14 West 11th Street New York, N.Y. 10011 Phone: (212) 477-0066 / -For A Free South Africa-]. The letter follows underneath and onto the back of the document.
- Topic
- African American
- Africa
- Black power
- Correspondence
- International affairs
- Religion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter of invitation from the Committee to Free the SASO 9
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer urging readers to contact their congressional representatives
- Created by
- Committee to Stop the US-South Africa Alliance
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- United States Congress, American, founded 1789
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- United Nations
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- February 23, 1978
- Description
- This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the flyer reads: [U.S. ARMS SOUTH AFRICAN / BOSSES AGAINST OUR / FELLOW BLACK WORKERS]. Near the bottom of the page the flyer reads: [LET'S AID THE STRUGGLE OF / OUR FELLOW BLACK WORKERS / IN SOUTH AFRICA]. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom left that reads: [Feb. 18(?) 1978].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer urging readers to contact their congressional representatives
- Created by
- Committee to Stop the US-South Africa Alliance
- Subject of
- African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
- United States Congress, American, founded 1789
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- United Nations
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- February 23, 1978
- Description
- This flyer urges readers to contact their congressional representatives to demand the United States stop trade with South Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text. The top of the flyer reads: [U.S. ARMS SOUTH AFRICAN / BOSSES AGAINST OUR / FELLOW BLACK WORKERS] in block letters. Near the bottom of the page, the flyer reads: [LET'S AID THE STRUGGLE OF / OUR FELLOW BLACK WORKERS / IN SOUTH AFRICA] in block letters. The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom left that reads: [Feb 23 1978].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Article page describing a trial of South African Activists
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- South African Student Organization
- Strini Moodley, South African, 1946 - 2006
- Saths Cooper, South African, born 1950
- Lekota, Mosiuosa, South African, born 1948
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Type
- articles
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1970s
- Description
- This is a page from an article that describes the trial of South African activists. The page is segmented into three columns. The far right column features black and white images of three activists identified as [Mr Mosiuoa Lekota / Mr Saths Cooper / Mr Strini Moodley]. The other two columns feature text about arrested protesters and their trials. The column on the far left has two headers that read: [The Accused Refuse to Plead] and [The Trial Gets Under Way]. The back of the page is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Law
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture