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CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM
Box 3002 - Pine Hills Station
Albany, New York 12203
Next monthly meeting: Neighborhood Resource Center
October 12 1983 - 7:302.~ -Whee 3h0 First Street, Albany, N.Y.
LL INTERESTED IN WGRIING AGAINST RACISM AND APPA THEIO mh ee
Good News Good News Good News News
NATIONAL STRATEGIES TO FIGHT APARTHEID VICTORY FOR DENNIS BRUTUS
Members of the Capital District Dennis Brutus, the South African
Coalition against Apartheid and Racism poet and campaigner against apart-
(CDCAAAR) attended an anti-apartheid heid has won in his fight not to
conference held by the American be deported from the United States.
Committee on Africa at New York Brutus has been a strong foe of the
University. The focus of this confer- South African government while
ence was tne national divestment living in South Africa and in exile.
campaign and the cultural boycott - We consider nim a special friend for
two major weapons in the struggle the help he gave the CDCAAAR during
against the racist South African . the Springbok demonstration in
system. Albany. We congratulate him on
a his victory.
MNCAAAR PROTESTS APPEARANCE
AP GOSPEL GRO
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NO LEGITIMACY POR AN ILLEGITIMATE REGIE
COPAARR hald informational
leafletting at the concert of the | \ group called Artists and Athletes
exospel sineing group, "Mighty against Apartoeid nas heen formed. At a
Clouds of Joy,” which was held on press conference neid at the TInited Nation:
Oetober lst at the Sweet Pilerim during September, Harry Relafonte, Arthur
Baptist Chureh in Albany. As a Bshe and Tony Randail spoke of their aims
result of performing in South and their plans to personally contact
Africa, the "Mighty Clouds of Joy” artists and athletes who plan to perform
nave bean placed on the United in South Africa. This organization will
Nations Cultural Boycott list. try to convince athletes and artists to
Tre aim of the CDCAAAR was to boycott South Africa.
educate the concertgoers to the .
apartheid system and the cultural POSTERS AND SUITONS
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ANT T-APARTHE
D WORK IN NEW YORK STATE
Ris 0 Tae New Paltz Coalition against Apartheid and Racism, made "ap of
\- community and college activists, held a planning meeting on September 30th
M
ge, for a conference scheduled for early December. “his planning meeting was
é attended by memhers of the Albany CDCAAAR. The emphasis of this conference
coh’/ will be the direetion of anti-apartheid work 4n New York State.
FLYER ve» TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR OCTOBER MEETING
SOLARA ELIANA SELES. AILS REI REEL LDS DIALER ISS ELLEN ELPA POLL ELLE SDR DEES
~A NATIONAL POLICy That is the title of the conference hel
CALL spon d by the CDCAAAR and the NAACP, Albany Branch. This conference
iF wil xciting and informative for all interested in anti-racist work,
INTERESTEON Discussion of conference progress, planning )
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2, Diseussion of future coalition work - ways the Coaltion can beeone
involved in divestment campaign (suggestions from the American Committee
on Africa conference) and continuing work on the cultural boycott.
3. Pundraising Report
ih. Report on Family Day in Arbor Hill - Coalition Booth.
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PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
(Registration Fee $2.00)
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workshop choice:
oseeeCriminal Justice System as a
Tool of Racist Oppression
eeeeeRisSing Racist Violence
weesseElectoral Politics: A :
Solution or a Problem? nxi4 aye ’ ") "4 ‘x
oeeeeRacism: a Foreign Policy? 2 vs 3
o+eeeRacism: an Economic Policy? “4 aim AL 4NY
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Protect the Klan/Nazis? 2 N
Please check: a2 PRESENT A CONFERENCE
eeeeeWill bring own lunch $3
«eeeeWill buy lunch(lunch may be ES « :
purchased--pre-registration =e * A
guarantees a lunch) 23
Mail form & nayment to: ”
NAACP/CDCAAAR .
93 Livineston Avenue a
Alhany, NY 12207 2
(mail by November 11) $ NovemBeR 19, 1963
Make checks payable to: 4:00.a.m~ 5°00 pn:
Capital District Coalition %
Against Apartheid & Racism & Will Temple
For more information:
465-6974 z j2| Jay SY. Albany. N.Y,
462-1823
463-46 54 ) <—> WASHINGTON AVEG-»
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tn TATENENT OF PURPOSE
"America is deeply racist and
its democracy is flawed both
economically and socially."
".«athe black revolution is much
more than a struggle for the
rights of Negroes, It is forcing
America to face all its inter-
related flaws - racism, poverty,
militarism and materialism. It
is exposing evils that are rooted
deeply in the whole of society,
It reveals systemic rather tkan
superfictal flaws and suggests
that radical reconstruction of
society itself is the real issue
to be faced,"
"nese words were spoken by
the Xev, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr, almost twenty years ago.
The questions he raised are
stiil with us today. Join us
aS we talk about how these
“inrterrelated,..systemic flaws"
affect. us nationally and at
home in our community.
Con
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"Racism: A National Blicy”
Cenference Schedule
9:00 - 10:00 Registration, Ceffee, Tea
10:00 - 10:20 Greetings and Invocatior
19:20 - 11:00 Cpening Address by
anaes Direetor of Third Worl
$ eo at Colgate University and
Author of Capitalis er-
developed Bieck America.
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 « 12:30 Workshops*
12:30 ~ 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 Afternoon Address by Damu
th ef the Black American Network
isarmament, Peace and Justice,
\ Community Organiter and Public
Policy Advocate,
2:00 - 3:15 Werkshops*
3:15.- 3:30 Break
3:30 ~ §:00 Plenary Seasion and Closing
Address by ee Amon-Ra, Chair-
man of the New Yo apter,
National Plack United Front,
Feunder of UHURU SASA School,
Independent Educational System
in Broeklyn.
*workshops
Criminal Justice System a Tool of
Oppression
Rising Raciet Violence
Elect
Prab
Raciga:
Racism:
oral Politics: A Solution er a
leat
A Foreign Policy?
An Economic Policy?
Should the First Amendment Protect the
Klan/Na
zis?
NAACP
The National Assoelation for the
Advancement of Colored People was. .
established in 1910 es a perma-
nent interracial organization,
From its beginnings, the NAACP
has concentrated its efforts on
opposing @11 forms of racial
segregation and discrimination.
The Albany, N.Y. branch of the
NAACP was established in 1944,
The office of the Albany branch
is located at 93 Livingston Ave.,
Albany, New York,
DRL AB,
The Capital District Coalition
Against Apartheid and Racism was
formed in the sumer of 1971 as
& coalition of community groups
and individuals to protest the
appearance of a South African
rugby team in Albany, N.Y.
Since that time, the Coalition
has continued the struggle
against the racist apartheid
system of South Africa and
racism in the United: States.
Monthly meetings are held at
th@ Neighborhood Resouree Center,
WO First Street, Albany, *.Y,
NEXT
MEETING:
NOV. 9, 1983
WED., 7:30 Pele
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
3h0 First St., Albany, N.Y.
Bert
ANTI-RACISM CONFERENCE SCHED"LED
IN ALBANY
FOR NOVEMBER 19th
Plans are being finalized for the
RACISM - A NATIONA
ns whien is being sponsore
y tne CDCAAAR and the NAACP, Albany
branch. The conference will take
place from 9:00 to 5:00 on Saturday,
November 19th at Wilborn Temple, L2l
Jay Ste, ALvLarye
Several workshops have been planned
which will otdress the question of
racism in the Tnited States. The
workshops promise to be informative
and thougk.s provoking.
mr-@Qnc 2AM
Por this conference to be a SUCCESS,
4t¢ 1s CRITL CAL that you attend and
ring others w you. w@ are |
strongly encouraging advance registra-
tion so that we might better plan the
Registration forms were sent tp”
Chicken dinners will be available fo, /
lunch at a reasonable cost - they must be
reserved in arvance, Ae
We regret that Manning Marable, who was
schedmled to speak at the Conference, will
not he available
tion conflict.
We are pleased to announce that Tyrone
Pitts, Racial Justice Director for the
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> ‘ational Council of Churches has egreed top
be a guest and conduct a workshop.
Congressman Grey,
SOUTH AFRICAN INVESTMENT PROHIBITION ACT.
investments in the
2, The BERMAN AMENDMENT, AR 1877. EXPORT CONT
sendl _batonsbor |. struments of repres
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WE CANNOT PERMIT “BUSINESS AS USUAL”
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D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has introduced a bill entitled
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CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM
BOX 3002:- Pine Hills Station
Albany, New York
PEs eatin oe ellen 83
MEETINGS ARE HELO
WE. OF EVERY MONTH
ALL INTERESTED IN WORKING AGAINST RACISM AND APARTHEID =~
12203 =
THE SEConO
WELCOMEt
Mans
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER MEETING
> ° DGats on plans io AvVamoe
19th Conference.
Report on meeting held by
members of CDCAAAR to ciscuss
the possibility of the form-
ation of an Zducation Committee
3. Discussion of the invasion of
Grenada - Reagan interventionts
policies.
Update on conference being
planned for Dec, 3-), at New
Paltz. Conference concerned
with ways New York State can
oppose South African apartheid
policy.
S. Discussion of Coalition partic:
pation at %19 3peCial Political
~anamittee of the inited Nations
feneral Assembly hearings on
South Africa. ;
Fundraising Committee Report
MARCH PLANNED FOR NOV, leth, 1983
“wo U.S. INTERVENTION IN CENTEAL
AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN *
On November 12, a march is planned in
Wasnineton, D.c. fo oprose any 7.3.
tntervention in Central America and
the Caribbean. In Light of the recen
Ameriean invasion of the gmall island
country of Grenada, it is crucial tha
all who oppose this flagrant disrezgar
for the sovereignty of another nation
make their outrage felt.
For furtoer information on tne Maren
or bus ticket informat ton call the
Social Action Center - 434-4037
BILLS ik CONGRESS “CONCERNING SOUTH AFRICA ee STAY INPCRMED, WRITE YCUR SUPPORT =
This would prohibit any new American
Republic of South Africa,
ROL ACT would disallow Americans to
to the South African
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continued from page l.
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4 D.C. DIVESTMENT BILL 5-18 would prohibit the investment of any funds of
the District of Columbia and divestment of current funds of the District
of Columbia in South Africa. Because of the limited power of the govern-
ment of .D.C., any bill proposed there can be challenged by any member of
the federal Concress. Rep. Paris, R. Virginia, has opposed this bill and
it must new be debated in the House of Representatives. Debate could be
as early us mid-November. To help see this important bill become law,
write vour Conrressman in support of the D.C. Divestment Bill and in
opposition to the Paris Resolution.
he the Octoher CDCAAAR meeting, a discussion was held about how difficult it
4a to stay abreast of events in South Africa, American government actions in
rerard to South Africa, lerislation pendinre concerning Aouth Africa, as well
s other national or international news in which we are interested. Two
sucrestions were made which may be of help. The possibility of forming a
study/education eroup is being pursued, Each month we will inelude in our
meailinrs sort educational riece or a reprint of an article.
Seuth African "Homelands
ZIMBABWE
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Even hefore the creation of Oo miles joo
a untted South Africa in 1°10,
the plans for the system desinned
to deprive the black population of
their land and independence were
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outlined py Tecil Jonn Ruodes. In
189), Rhodes introduced into she
Care Farliament, the Glen Grey Act
which set the pattern for the whole
wneagient “native reserve”™ or
Rantuscar vyetom,. According to
1.P. van Onselen, Secretary of
Bantu Administration and Development
in 1971, the black South African is
t'n the white urban area “exclusively
on account of his labor and not in
a permanent cortext which can five
him access co siphts which wnites
“nan have in levor, economic, polit-
‘hei Ene or rver ftelds. Receuse
Cnutn pfhte, waeea the blacks Ter. une
nveation of wealth for tne write
minority, over a million iaborers
are forced to leave their families
hehird in the Rantustans anc hrecome
migrant workers living in prison-Like] Fo popnutnstswans
compounds. The Bantustans are barren
pockets of land where there are few Be cise
schools, roads, medical facilities,
shops. These so called "independent
homeland states” where the black
majority has been forced to relocate,
deprives millions of blacks of their
citizenship and creates further hard-
ship and misery for a people already
un cruel oppression. BB naenere WORLD Niws MAP
- BBG venes OCT. 34 1973
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221 Central Avenue * Albany, NY 12206 © (518) 434-4037
A PROJECT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER OF ALBANY INC.
What stays awake about /2 hours a week and hosts at least 25 meetings for social
change each month? ' .
Another hint: It has helped to churn out thousands of copies of different
pieces of educational material and publicity for peace and justice each
month, and has helped bring 1,000 people to various demonstrations on the
East coast by bus or car pool in the last six months.
Yet another clue: It sends only two fund appeals a year to its membership!
ANSWER: YGLNAO NOILOW IVWIOOS GHL
Dear Friends
Many of us are looking for ways to respond to the mounting
injustice and insanity of the social, economic and military sys-
tems of this country. Many are working to replace those systems
with more equitable, responsible and responsive systems. At the
Social Action Center, as groups and individuals find successes
and meet set-backs, we slso find that the cooperation and sharing
of the Center helps us to be better informed, less isolated in
our work, more efficient and more creative.
Not only are large numbers of telephone calls, leaflets,
posters and meetings generated at the Center, but dozens of people
come in or call each week to find out what is happening and how
they might get involved. Now the Center is coordinating ‘two
community wide events; the monthly Peace Breakfast and the new
monthly newsletter "Notes", which carries ideas and concerns of
a diverse group of people working for social change in the area,
How does all this happen?
~ Each of the 17 member and affiliate organizations have made a
committment to support the Center by shating costs, work respon-~
sibilities, and fund-raising. The Coordinating Committee meets on
the second Monday of each month at 7pm. All are welcome to attend
these meetings.
~ Our staff person, Ruth Foster, is working about twice the number
of hours the Committee had originally anticipated. It is important
now to raise the funds necessary to pay her for the hours she puts
in!
~ As many as 50 volunteers each month work on mailing lists, phone
calls, files, publicity, special projects, and the general upkeep
of the Center.
~ Each academic semester, an intern from the State University Com-
munity Service Program works at the Center to learn the ins and outs
of organizing and to help the Center.
~Over 100 people give as sustainers and one-time contributers to
the Social Action Center each year.
The current annual budget of the Social Action Center is
$15,227.60. About $4,000 goes to pay our staff person's salary.
Rent and utilities cost $6,700. We know we can meet this budget.
The Cooreinating Committee now feels the need to raise the
staff salary and replace the dilapidated (and very well used)
electrostencil machine. The finance committee is working hard to
plan a responsible and creative program to raise this larger budget
in 1984. We ask that more supporters of the Center contribute this
year.
Please consider becoming a sustainer, pledging to give on a
monthly basis. If you gave in '83, please renew your pledge or
contribution and consider a “cost of living increase".
All contributions are tax deductable when made out to the
Social Justice Center of Albany.
The movement for social change in our area is dynamic,
reaching ever-increasing numbers of people. For a year anda half,
the Social Action Center has provided vital and invaluable services
that have helped make this possible. Working together, we can
make a difference.
In unity,
David Faster
for the Social Action Center
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CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM
AK PROJECT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
Box 3002 - Pine Hills Station
Albany, New York 12203
Wext monthly meeting:
December li, 1983 - 7:30 pem. + Wednesday ~ Neichborhood Resource Center
340 First Street, Albany, N.Y.
ALL INTERESTED IN WORKING AGAINST APARTHEID ANO ISM - WELCEME
"RACISM - A NATIONAL POLICY?" WEPRE TO WE OC FROM HERE?
On November 19, 1983, the Capital We had an enlightening and meaning
District Coalition Against Apartheid ful conference. The problems are :
and Racism-and the NAACP, Albacy many. We now need plans and ideas
conducted a conference. The conference we can put into action. Cur next
Was a great success. The speakers and meeting - December lkth - will
the workshops addressed the issue and focus on ways we can work to fight
the pretloms of paciam - nationally, against racism.
internaticaally, and at home in our own ah
community «. . “ee
rank teu te all who planned, took part Ne if ‘
in, ana attended the sonferencea. Special @ Words in @) action
thanks to NaéCP - our co-sponsor, Michael
AmoneRa, Damu Smith, anc ctert Crisman -
our main 2reakere, all the local experts ~
waltorn Temrle where the conrerence was
le 4n Pehbruary 2Sth and cftr, 1OEL,
4, conference on aparthe:d is
+he sf le s acheduled at New Paltz. This ’
‘ oes ON conference wil’ center arcund
work we can do in New York State
to fight apartheid in South Africas
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TENTATIVE AGENDA FCR DECEMBER MEETING
1. Discussion and follow up on conference - "Racism
a National Policy?”
. Report on New Paltz Conference ;
. Perert on Capital District Coalition Against
bad Apartheid and Racism work on divestment - The
No BVSWlESS coalition is involved in efforts for a full hearing
AS USUAL" to be held by the New York State Comptroller's
wifa souTH Advisory Council on the issue of divestment of
ABRICA public pension funds from corporations doing business
with South Africa.
h. Pund Raising Committee Report
Read the attached article reprinted from
the Times Union. This article, written
by Boji Jordan of A.S.A.P.F.A., gives &
clear picture of how the racist South
African government works to strengthen
apartheid
S. Africa — frying to color
By Bojana Jordan
Election Day, Nov. 2, 1983, in South Africa
ended with an all-white electorate represent-
ing 2.7 million eligible voters giving Prime ©
Minister P, W. Botha a mandate to change the
all-white Parliament. —
The new three-tier chamber {$ to include’
representatives of the 2.5 million so-called
Coloureds (people of mixed race descent) and
those of the half million Indians (people of
Asian descent). As in the past, no provision
was made for the 26 million black Africans
who make up the country’s majority popula-
ton.
Both the Coloureds and Indians were not
“there” in the voting booths to say whether or
not they wanted to be in the three-chamber
legislature. This very “limited sharing of
power” with their white bosses was decided ~
for them without their having the right to
vote,
However, it is a well-known fact that more
than 80 percent of the Coloureds and Indians
on whom this “sharing” is being forced have
gathered in large numbers at meetings to
express opposition to it.
What are these constitutional proposals and
what do they set out to accomplish? Officially
called the “Republic of South Africa Constitu-
tion Bill,” they provide for a “tri-racial”
three-chamber Parliament consisting of a
178-member House of Representatives for
whites, an 85-member House of Representa-
tives for so-called Coloureds and a 45-member
House of Representatives for people of Indian
origin.
The writer, who fled South Africa, lives in
Albany.
» within that
Whites, Coloureds, and Indians current!
Voting on separate voters’ rolis, whites,
Coloureds and people of Indian origin will
elect members of Parliament to serve in three
separate houses of Parliament. Each house
will make laws in regard to its “own affairs”
population group. Together the
account for 7.8 million or 27 percent of Sout
Africa's total population.
Looking carefully at the 4:2:1 ratio (white,
Coloured, Indian) worked out by the rulers of
South Africa, it becomes quite evident that all
effective power will lie in the hands of the
current white minority. And, the old “divide
and rule” policy of the South African racists
again comes into play, with underdogs made —
to fight over crumbs by having the Coloureds
better represented than Indians, and the
Indians better represented than Africans, who
are not even in the Parliament at all.
in return for their place in Parliament, the
Coloureds and Indians will be obliged to join
the army through the draft or conscription.
Prior to this, the South African army had been
an all-white affair. This has pl too much
of a strain on the small population of white
youth whom the rulers would like to relieve
and send to college.
The changes also bestow almost dictatorial
powers on the president, who will be a white
rson from the ruling Afrikaner Nationalist
arty, He will be elected by an electoral |
college consisting of 88 members: 50 whites, 25
Coloureds and 13 Asians. His powers include
| the right:
@ To proclaim or terminate martial law.
@ To declare war and make peace.
@ To dictate to the Houses of Parliament
what legislation they may or may not discuss.
the issue |
@To remove or transfer people in the
service of the state, —
@ To control the administration of any or
all black affairs.
Many Americans have been deceived by
reports that the tripartite Parliament was a
step toward equality for all in South Africa.
The Reagan administration praised these
constitutional proposals as “contributing to a
better understanding” for its “constructive
engagement” policy toward South Africa.
Black leaders at home and abroad were in
unison in describing this as “just another
political fraud.” Dr. Nthato Motana of Soweto,
a community leader, said, “The long-term
view is not change, absolutely no change.” He
emphasized that this new constitution would
cause further bitterness and resentment
oe millions of blacks who feel “denation-
alized” by the whole manuveur. .
Black groups themselves united to protest
the Parliament. Two newly formed groups,
both multi-racial, the United Democratic
. Front and the National Forum, attracted
thousands if not millions of people who
categorically rejected the tri-racial Parlia-
ment. Even leaders of the government-
created Bantustans or homelands condemned
the tripartite Parliament, Gatsha Buthelezi,
chief minister of KwaZulu Homeland, said the
new Parliament was “a dangerous and lethal
trap” with the Coloureds serving as “the bait.”
As a South African exile, keenly interested
in developments at home, f interviewed here
in the Northeast scores of Africans, so-called
Coloureds, and Indians from South Africa
during the last three weeks. They, too, were in
unison in their adamant condemnation of this
latest political fraud. The question in many
minds is: Will this “power-sharing” lead more
quickly to revolution than to reform?
CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM
A PROJECT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
BOX 3002 - Pine Hills Station
Albany, New York 12203
Next monthly meeting: Neighborhood Resource Center
January 11, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 340 First Street, Albany, N.Y.
ALL INTERESTED IN WORKING AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM - WELCOME
CALL TO A NEW YORK STATE CONFERENCE ON APARTHEID
THE STRUGGLE
On Sa brva th nda ‘@ &
the Coalition Agsinet Apartheia and Racism
car : eel Conninves
ew Paltz, New York is sponsoring & statewide
w Paltz.
The purposes of this conference are: CONFERENCE PARTICULARS
——y #TO coordinate divestment actions and learn
effective methods. When: Feb.25, 9:30 &.m.
= #To spread knowledge about boycott actions to 11:00 p.m. and
and techniques. Feb.26, 9:30 &.m.
ommety #To present liberation struggle speakers, to 3:00 p.m.
materials and resources. Where: Registration in
meas #To educate about the United Nations position Lecture Center
on apartheid. Lobby, SUNY campus.
—> #To carry out education on the university, New Paltz, N.Y.
government and corporate role in Southern Cost: 6.00 in advance
Africa, especially the role of proposed $10.00 at the door
targets. Cost includes all
—> #To strengthen campus-community-labor links. housing and food
= se cuunits ' ap gg lag ee and ‘ costs.
: formally laun cer tea statewide campaigns,
such as & SUNY Givestment drive. edge ee aati
This conference igs sponsored by the et ED
Coalition against Apartheid and Racism, Transportation from Alban:
P.O. Box 332, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 can be arranged. Cali
The Capital District Coalition Against (518) 434-4037, the Socis.
Apartheid and Racism is one of the initial Action Center, and someone
endorsers and we strongly encourage our will get back to you.
members to attend.
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR JANUARY MEETING
1. Discuesion and follow up plans on conference - "Racism: A
BE National Policy?” which was held by the Capital District Coalition
ED Against Apartheid and Racism in November, 1963.
INFORM All who attended the conference will be receiving a copy of &
conference report before the next Coalition meeting. feed this
od t before the meeti if you ere & - this should hel?
st us have &@ productive Scussion on where we ere hesced in our wore.
2. Report on life in South Africe.
3. Update on New Paltz conference.
on on Jesse Jackson campaign.
Be sure to read the attached flyers,
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SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
OF ALBANY ING,
221 CENTRAL AVE.
ALBANY, N.Y. 12206
& :
‘Master Herald and OUP Ae 4
the Boys’? Coming lu
to Proctor’s
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“Master Herald...and the Boys,” Athol Nail x
Fugard's powerful play about South 5 | P! a” ‘s
African relationships, will star Zakes Bt 3 “. Yléeac, AI0°CE x.
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Mokae as Sam, the Tony Award-winning (V’ ye
role he originated on Broadway. Playing y
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the role of Hally, based on Fugard
himself, will be Evan Handler, whose
latest movie credits include Eddie in
“Taps” and Goldberg in “The Chosen.”
“Master Herald,” originally listed in f
the season brochure for April 15, has i 7
been rescheduled for Wednesday, Stté Cac Conn Uae. Mee tary
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Call to a New York Sto'c Cen*erence on Apartheid
February 25-26, 1984
New Paltz, New York
In response to the heightened struggle of the liberation movements of
Southern Africa, and to recent calls within the solidarity movement for increased
coordination on a regional level, the Coalition Against Apartheid & Racism, based
in New Paltz, New York, invites all those engaged in this work to a statewide
conference to carry our activities to a higher stage.
WHAT
WHO
WHERE
WHEN
TARGETS
PURPOSES
A working conference to coordinate statewide actions in the struggle
against apartheid: divestment, boycott, and solidarity with the liberation
struggle.
All campus and community groups that want to take united and coordinated
action on this issue.
Campus and surrounding community of the State University at New Paltz.
Sat., Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 1l p.m., Sun., Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration will be held in the Lecture Center Lobby, SUNY campus.
There will be a registration fee of $8 payable in advance or $10 at the
door, which includes all housing and food costs. An international
dinner and political/cultural program Saturday night will be open to
the general public (non-registrants) at a cost of $5.
*The freedom struggle in Southern Africa itself is intensifying.
*The role of the United States in Southern Africa is becoming more openly
and aggressively reactionary, and is linked to the increasing belligerence
of U.S. imperialism in Central America, the Caribbean and other parts of
the world.
*Racist forces are consolidating within the U.S., as manifested in in-
creasing poverty and the elimination of social programs, academic cutbacks
especially in areas such as Black and bilingual studies, racist violence
perpetrated by police and right wing organizations, etc. '
*New York state plays a key role in Southern Africa, notably through
corporations such as IBM, Citibank, and Chase Manhattan which have their
headquarters here.
*kActivism in the state is increasing but is hampered by lack of communica
tion and coordination.
*Efforts are being made to achieve national coordination and unity in the
anti-apartheid movement, notably the recent national conference co-
sponsored by the American Committee on Africa and the UN Special Committee
on Apartheid and the Special Committee on Namibia.
Proposed initial targets for statewide action are: SUNY, IBM, Citibank,
Chase Manhattan and any other major institutions whose investments help
prop up the apartheid regime. These targets include the key sectors of
the academic community, manufacturing, and finance. Focusing on them
would allow persons throughout the state to work actively on a coordinated
campaign. However, other targets, particularly, some private colleges,
should also be worked on if there are groups prepared to take a lead in
such actions.
*To coordinate divestment actions and learn effective methods.
*To spread knowledge about boycctt actions and techniques.
*To present liberation struggle speakers, materials and resources.
*To educate about the United Nations position on apartheid.
*To carry out education on the vaiversity, government and corporate role
in Southern Africa, especially the role of proposed targets.
‘To strengthen campus-community- labor links.
*To adopt a Conference Declarat;-9 and formally launch certain statewide
campaigns, such as a SUNY divestment drive.
Sponsored by the Coalition Against Aparthe:! & Racism, P.O. Box 332, New Paltz, NY 12561
Initial Endorsers: American~South African feoples Friendship Association, Black and
Latin Alliance of Students (Union College), Capitol District Coalition Against
Apartheid & Racism, SUNY/New Paltz Student Association
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 :
9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration
10:30-1 p.m. Plenary Session - Coalition Introduction
History of the Southern Africa liberation struggle
Liberation Movement: Guest Speaker
1:00-1:45 p.m. Coffee & sandwiches
1:45«2:45 p.m. Panel: Four speakers to discuss the main themes of the conference:
Support for the Liberation Struggle; Isolating South Africa:
Divestment & Boycott; Apartheid as Part of Worldwide, and
Domeetic Imperialist Systc=
2:45-4:15 p.m. Workshop Series I "
Five workshops to run simultaneously. Topics include: Material
Aid and Political Support for the Liberation Movements; South
Africa and the International Community: the United Nations
Position; Imperialism, a Worldwide System; Relationship between
Apartheid and Domestic Racism in U.S.; the Labor Movement:
U.S. and South Africa.
4:15-4:30 p.m. Break
4:30-6 p.m. Workshop Series I!
Five workshops to run simultaneously. Topics include: Academic
Divestment ; Corporate/Labor Divestment; Legislative Action;
Academic Boycott; Cultural and Sports Boycott.
6-7 p.m. Free time - literature tables ~ housing arrangements, etc.
7-11 p.m. International Dinner
Guest Speakers: Liberation Movement and Others
Cultural Presentations: Poetry, Music, Dance.
SUNDAY resruary 26
8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30-10 a.m. Plenary - announcements of plans for day
10-11:30 a.m. Organizing meetings to be held simltaneously. Topics include:
Campus Divestment ; Corporate/Labor divestment; Legislative
Action; Boycott Network; Material Aid & Political Support for
the Liberation Movements; Education & Communications; Establish~
ing Links to Domestic & International Struggles.
11:30-12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30-3 p.m. Plenary Session
Liberation Movement: Guest Speaker
Reports and Resolutions es ms
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Our group will send representatives. we would like to add our name to the lise of
endorsing organizations .
I/we will donate 9 co help cover confc.<nce Costs. I/We will will not__ need
housing. (Although housing will be arranged, please bring sleeping bags.)
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s mer «= RACISM §6«(CJAN.II, 1984
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. - Announcements:
MQ \ MLK activities....5 a at the
$y) Tsrael AME Church 5B Hamilton St. Keynote speaker
oS Dr. Frank Pogue:"The Role of the Black Church in
eo Social Change
fa tnterfaith Service Temple Beth Emeth. Qapitel District
~ Community Choir, Rudolph Stinney...Various community
© and religious leaders making statements..Carl McCall
te keynote speaker. 7:00 p.m. Temple Beth Emeth I00 Acadamy Rd
4
- Conference Feb 4, Sat.Freedom Is Not Free 9:30-4:00 workshps,
- eynote speaker Wyatt T Walker Recep. following to open
an Schomburg Collection
Conference Par aA Sat. Washington D.C. INDEPENDENT POLITICAL ACTION
Conference Feb 25 and 26 SUNY NEW PALTZ IMPORT. on Organizing against
Apartheid in N.Y. State. OVERNIGHT Call Doris for
transpottation or if you can drive 482-3478 eves.
Fungraiser Disco- in March,Shirly Lumpkin will coordinate.
South Africa Report - Doris Robinson
DISCUSSION - Nov. 19 Conference - Follow up..setting new agenda
for 1984... What Now 7??? Refer to conference report.
Elections coming up in Feb for Chair and Steering Committe of
Coalition Against Agartheid
Eye Witness Report South Africa Mert Simpson
PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Report on Meeting with With ASAPPA
WHAT'S HAPPENING L@CALLY WITH THE JESSE ,ACKSON CAMPAIGN ?
REPORT ~ Kent Godwire from the Albany
Committee tc Ele t Jesse Jackson
~ MARTIN LUTHFF K?''3-JESSE JACKSON CPLEBF*T™0N ~ JAN, 15
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CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM
A PROJECT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
BOX 3002 - Pine Hills Station
NEXT | Albany, New York 12203
meetinc: 143 rk.)
April ll, 19
Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Y os
sae A eo” aan omg 7 MELTINGS ARE KELD THE NO T0
10 First Street, any, N.Y.
“ ' SECOND WED. OF Every MonTH \ RACISM
ALL INTERESTED IN WORKING AGAINST APARTHEID AND KACISM- WELCOME !
DIVESTMENT WORK IN NEW YORK STATE ELECTION HELD
On March 20, 198, Boji Jordan of At the March meeting of the
ASAPFA, Irv Landa of the NAACP, Rev.” Coalition, a chair and a steering
Joyce Giles, Executive Director of the committee were elected. The |
Albany Area Council of Churches, Lars chair is Vera Michelson and the
Isaacson, Vice President of the Student steering committee members are
Association of the State University and Anita Thayer, Tony Scott, Rev.
Anita Thayer of the Capital District = Robert Dixon, Eileen Kawola,
Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism Jim Wright, Shirley Lumpkin and
met with Kenneth Shapiro, counsel to 2 Bill Ritchie. Barbara Henderer
Assembly Majority Leader Fink to discuss MB will continue’ to serve as Treas-
the issue of divestment of public pension Ww urer..-
funds from cvusinesses investing in South @
Africa. Mr. Shapiro indicated his support COALITION AND CHURCHES
for the principle of divestment and prom- JOIN IN JOINT EFFoRT
ised to work closely with Assemblymen — - :
Herman Farrell and Arthur Eve on this Be As part of the "Two Weeks
issue. . of National Anti-Apartheid Actior
The Civil Service Employees Associa-~ my the Coalition made available to
tion announced its support of divestment. several local churches copies of
If you are a giember of a public employees 3 a speech made by Dr. Martin Luthe
union and want). to work through your unton > King in 1965 calling for an
on this igsue,*d@ll Coalition member Gary international boycott of aparthei
Pavlic at. 462-1509, b South Africa. Churches which
All Coalition members should write worked with us in this education-
to Senator Warren Anderson,. Senate Ma jor- al effort are Mt. Calvary Baptist
{tv Leader, and to’ your own state senator -@ Metropolitan Baptist, Wilborn
to express support for the divestment of Temple, St. Joseph's, Mt. Pleasar
public fund funds from South Africa. Baptist, Westminster Presbyteriar
There is significant support for divest- and First Church in Albany.
ment in the Assembly, h-wever, we must Education of the public
develop support in the Senate. For more about the apartheid system is
information on divestment, call Anita an inpartant first step in the
TE A LEMTER
Thayer at 162-6753. ~~ atrugale to end this racist evil.
e are grateful to the churches
Your VOICE IS NEEDED “—» MAKE A CALL, for their cooperation.
SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER : EDUCATION
On March 17, 198), the Coalition Ony Scott presented an
held a very successful fundraiser at interesting and very informative
Otis' in Albany. Everyone enjoyed the talk on Angola at our March meet-
ong aol i bah ot a and the chance ing. He will follow it up with
to talk wit riends. Special thanks a talk
to Otis, Cindy Robinson and Milton at eae Aovil asaning, anne ereree
Marshall. Congratulations to Shirley Lumpkin
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CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION RGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM
A PROJECT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
BOX 3002 - Pine Hills Station
NEXT MEETING: Albany, New York 12203
May 9, 198).
Wed., 73:30 PeM. eorenne ee
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER’ MEETINGS ARE HELD THE
3h0 First Strast, Albany, N.Y. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH RACEM
ALL INTERESTED WORKIN AINST APARTHEID AND M_- WELCOME /
David Ndaba - South African Exile. A.N.C. Official to Speak in Albany
On Wednesday, May 23, 198k at 7:30 P.M., Mr. David Ndaba will
“Pocus on South Africa." He is currently serving as the Administra-
tive Secreta of the African National Congress (A.N.C. servor
asion.to e 'inite ations. 3 educational evening is p anned
to help make the people of our area more aware of what is happening
in South. Africa now. . fr
Mr, Ndaba (pronounced Fndaba) will focus on several topics:
-» The military buildup going on in South Africa.
> The significance of the non aggression pact between South
Africa and Mozambique.
». Other developments with the front line states.
— The connection between the governments of the United States
-. **and South Africa.
> Ther role of the African National Congress (AcH.E.}
This evening, sponsored by the Coalition Against Apartheid and
Racism,. will be held at Wilborn Temple, 121 Jay Street, Albany, N.Y.
and is free of charge.
We ge_everyone interested in the struggle against apartheid in
South Africa to come out and hear about what is happening. Mr. Ndaba
believes that one o @ ways people in the United states can support
the anti apartheid movement is to "help people here understand the
true situation that exists in South Africa, especially the level of
U.S. political, military, and economic ee
United. Nations Conference Scheduled
Apartheid has organized a North Americ the, le
Regional Conference for Action against S yugd
Apartheid to take place at United Natians continues
Headauarters in New Vork on June 18, 19.
and 20 - 198h. The conference
to all engaged in anti- It
8 intende ®o review the situation in South
Africa and in southern Africa as a whole...
with a view to promoting greater action in
accordance with the United Nations resolutions.
The Coalition is planning to send several
members to this important conference, If you
would like to attend for all three days or one
day, if you need or can provide transportation,
if you have any questions -~ call Bill Ritchie
62-2542 (h) for further information.
SEE ATTACHED FLYER - PLEASE POST
The U.N. Special Committee agains
CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM May, 198)
A PROJECT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
a cepmntannererer siinamuianiiiaiia stain "
-} UPDATE ON RUGBY LAWSUIT - REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 22, 1981 & & €& &
De ea
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would pla and p
was Scunatnated by the Capital District Coalition Against Apartheid and
planned protest, police burst into e apartment of an activist organizing
against South A rica's bruta! apartheid regime. ne No e entered wit
shotguns drawn and pistols pointed’ and forced the organizers staying in
the apartment to the floor at gunpoint, fingerprinted, photographed, im-
prisoned and denied access to lawyers and bail. The police confiscated
personal telephone books, organizational files, mailing lists and other
political material.
Arrested were Vera Michelson (current chair of the Coalition),
Aaron Estes and Mike Young. John Spearman, another anti-apartheid activ-
ist, was arrested earlier that evening. All were organizers of the
planned peaceful protest.
The violations charged against Michelson and Zstes were drorped.
Young ana opearman were found innocen
outcomes are victories against police and government repression.
“AS &8 result of this government assault on the civil liberties of
a ot a OT) & * 22%
have filed lawsuits totallin
a acism and Aaron Este
ne n dollars. The suits were filed in federal court on December
It is clear from the actions of the police and from information
learned druing the trials of Young and Spearman that the arrests were
part of an attempt to disrupt the protest. The message went out just the
er ostnaAnencheidentiete Gacien" the struggle continues
Through the suit, the Coa ition and other community activists will
obtain vital information on the level and scope of political surveilance
and disruption in Albany, durin the months preceding the demonstration.
3s information will provide a factua asis for challenges to abuses of
police power. The suit is a clear message to would be violators of polit-
ical and constitutionally guaranteed rights.
In recent weeks, Aaron Estes an era Michelson were questioned
by government attornies in two separate five hour sessions regarding their
claims in the lawsuit. Former Coalition Chair, Michael Dollard, responded
to questions regarding the organizing efforts against the Springboks.
Lawsuit activity is expected to continue throughout the spring and
summer with the trial date sometime in the fall.
! Help needed - if ou Would like te hep on the bu Lawsuct
43 nites please call Mike Kozak gee (h)
ded - | can contribute to the Defense Fund, Send —
casa su , — to the Capital Districl 6 sion Against Apartheid
fi
ona od SV ante an at SOURS i a et LU sil +t . ‘~wtGd 143A... *
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Racism
Wednesday, May 23, 1984, 730 pm. Featuring
Wilborn Temple, 12! Jay St, Albany, N.Y. Davi 4 N daba
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David Ndaba -
‘the South African military
buildup.
- the Significance of South
Africa's non aggression pact
with Mozambique. |
- the Washinaton / Pretoria
connection?
- the role of the A.N.C.
(African National Congress)
learn more about
the struggle dgainst |
apartheid
Mr Ndaba is currently serving a5
nisLrauv. eT ,
Lf) a\ A eo on |
Everyone welcome 7 eet Conaee (AN Onservor {| SSiON
om fal: nited. Nation Tn 1916 he was a
Free of charge science student al the Lnduersity Natal
in Durban, South Africa, After
Soweto
| . ‘sing of that year, he learned that the
oe ferenttion ple, er searching for him and. left the
CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND RACISM
A PROJECT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
4° 3002 - Pine Hills Station
NEXT MEETING: Albany, New York 12203
June 13, 198k
Wed., 7:30 p.m MEETINGS ARE HELD THE
310 First Street, Albany, N.Y. §€¢COND WEONESDAY OF EVERY ModTH
APARTHEID
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NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
Summer's Coming and So Are Entertainers - Boycott Strategy Meeting
Several entertainers who have violated the United Nations
cultural ban against South Africa are planning to entertain in our
area this summer - Johnny Mathis, the Beach Boys, the Osmonds, Paul
Anka, the Temptations, America, Rod Stewart. Our June meeting, the
last general meeting before fall, will be a meeting to plan cultural
boycott work. Details and agenda are on the attached flyer.
On June 3rd, members of the Coalition joined members of ASAPFA
and a successful protest against Neil Sedaka was held at Heritage
Park in Colonie. There is a lot more work to do and everyone's help
is needed. Try to attend this important meeting.
MNRAS ANESTESIOL LOTTE OTE NTN LET LLL EEL IDLE EDL,
Coalition, ASAP™A and Albany Friends Meeting to Sponsor Artis Lee
On June 27th, Artis Lee, the Human Rights Director of the va
American ®riends Service Committee will speak about his recent oar ye
trip to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland. He will 4
be appearing at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Details are on gu.
the at tached MD 4
There will be a pot luck supper at the Friends Meeting House ‘ta
on Madison Avenue at 5:30 - if you can make it before the 7:30
scheduled address, come with a dish.
‘Inited Nations Conference - June 18, 19, 20
The ‘nited Nations Special Committee against Apartheid has
organized a North American Regional Conference for Action against
Apartheid to take place at the Tnited Nations Headquarters in New
Vork on June 1°,19, and 20, 1964. This conference is planned
to help promote wreater action in accordance with U.N. resolutions.
South Africa ard the situation in all of Southern Africa will be
reviewed,
™he Coalition is planning to send several people. If you can
attend - for any day or all t!.ree days - call 5ill Ritchie, n62-25h2
for further information,
No General Meetings this Summer ALL
Trea ateerine committee decided to hold INTERESTED
the next general meeting - after June 13th - *
tn Tertemher. There will be several cultural {Nw WoRKING
neveott meetines during the summer. If you NST
rave any questions durine the summer, call Vera AGAI
Michaelson at ':36-0562, Have a nice summer! APARTHEIO
ANDO RACISN-
WELLOME /
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The Friends Mesting of Al
The rel Soulh fe es friendship Association
The Col Distt Cin Apsinst Apt and Racism
invile you to attend an evening
Wu:
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Tn January and February,
1984, Artis lee visited Zombia
Swaziland, Mozambique and
Limbabwe. He met with Joshua
N komo 4nd representatives of
Robert Mugabe's adninisivation in
Zimbabwe , visited refugee siles
in Mozambique and. attended
the Southem African Development
Coordinating Conference, He abe mel
with representatives of the ANC. and
the RAC. in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
During the 1960's and 1910's, Artis lee
was involved. in the civil rights movement
in the U.S.
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September's here and the Coalition will Nuring the summer, mom=
resume it's regular monthly moetings on Sept. bers of the Coalition Joined
12th. Ne urre all Coalition mamber? and with members of ASAPFA in
friends to attend this important moastint to cultural boycott work, We
plan anti-apartheid and anti-racism work. orpantzed positive leaflettin
—P On September eNth we are co-sponsoring of the Temptations concert
with the NAACP the showine of a film on rhe after an apology was secured
aurrent situation fn conth Africa. Tris “pom them for their trip to
film is entitled South Africa and Aparthe it: South Africa. They promised
‘and of “Sear - Tand of “ourage. = p proat to never attend there again
artachik Pgr~ until there is black majority
=—p On Septdmrer Pend we will take part in rule.
Arbor Hill Family Day. ‘Ne will have a booth Poycotts were held at
and talk to people in the community shout the concerts of Johnny Mathis
apartheid and racism™. the Paach Soys and Sha-naena.
Wea will he niannines ofher community (The Pod Stewart concort Was
events, educational programs and “oalition cancelled)
Roherta Flack was honore
ty gur ,
maa a ew 4neing her arpearance at the
fo 4 HOE | . 4d oy / vis pro oon | ‘stonie Coliseum for her re-
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Puring the summer, Jesse Davis, &@ fusal of a lucrative contract
member of Albany's black community was shot to appear in South Africa.
to death ty Albany politico (see pare 2 for a cultural boycott can
rurther details}. Members of the Coalition painn is an internati onal one
have heen workine with the newly formed to isolate South Africa. Our
Conlition Against Tolice Abuse. Yor further work in this campaien is vita
information on tow you can work on the °e33e lv important.
Davis case, 73°! by pe fAD ’ ok a |
Special thank to. Doris Wohinson, @ = wet faeerre” Soe
roalition memhan who represented us at commun- September cist is the
ity meetings anc Agmanstrations. (Serie has anniversay or the Springbok
moved to Tulsa, “kiahome - wa thank her for Sughy team arpearancé in
all the work and spirit she has miven to the Athany, and more importantly,
Coalition over tha yaams and wa wisn her well. af the Springbok Aemonstrat ic
Vou'll be mis3ed Moris.) thee al to proteat their appearance,
‘ sg = py i eae Canee that time, the anti=
Zi iee ® Vi TA {ee npartheia movement has eontir
: fits summer when we were out boycortins ned to prow in Albany. The
entertainers whe have bean to Zouth Africa, iy strupele does continue.
we heard the comment several times - "what 1s A , / )
apartheid?” It's an important job for thease , , Pe Gere + *
aie are workine in the anti-apartheid moveamant Fonvratulations to nita
to help educate the American public about what Thayer and Pill Witehie on
4g hoing on in South afrtien, #0 378 ayonsaring | the hirth of thair second
educational events tes” Sunil... #e@ alar Aro enila, Nora Lynn Thayer Ritct
planning @ stydy eroup to leasn more arent the on Aumust 25th. Anita ard FP:
situation in Seuth Africa. If you would like are momhers of the “oalition
to join this study erourp, eall PITT Hitetie at, gteerine: committes.
h62-25h3 for more ynformation,
Pit. +}
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PROTESTS RAMPANT - RACISTS REACT
tn a series of predawn raids and demonstrations round ups, South
olice have arrested elose to 3°0 people in recent weeks
a e Afrikaaner fovernment are part of a continuing
attempt to maintain a repressive hold on South Africa and end opposition
to the newly const itutec * arliament ."
Tnclude@ in the massive arvests wore the Tresident and Publicity
Sacretary of the "nited Nemocratic Front, the President of the Natal
Indian Congress, the President of the, Transvaal indian Congress the
Chairman of the Pelease Mandela Committee. |
The new "pariiamont” has been called 2 wiht
continues to dé rive south ‘frican blacks or the basic right te vote.
e ree chambers inciec £ ae gsembly, an
BS seat “colored” or mixed-race House of Pepresentatives and A 1S seat
Asian Fouse of Delerates. The all white Assembly has veto power over
the other two houses. TuitCpus Ry 1S OO MT I sdabbedens :
TUS “PARLIAMENT” WHATS CEVER
Protests and boyveo ts of elections to this new three chamber
"parliament" have heen widespread. Approximately 3,000 students at the
Iniversity of the Vestern cape bovyrotted classes and hela an anti-electtion
rally. As pretest rrew, 86 aid povernment repression. The arrests of
those who oppose the new "narliament” is just further evidence that the
me Eto ex era democracy or
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On August 10, 1O8%h, the tnited “ations Security Council adopted a
rasclution which atrofrly rejects Soutt Africa's new corstitution. (The
"2S. and Britain abstained.) “he paselution says that the changes are
aimec at erntrenct.'n> white minority rule ane the apartheid system.
Sn Aurpust @), 28h, Alan Rombert, 4 spokesman far the United States
State Department, 14 that the 'inited States sover: mont was “preatl
disturbed” by the arreats in ou At g A (Oke @& @st since
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Reagan ministratvron nas made ny secret anout it’s support the
South African government (eonstructive engavement, ete.) while mouthing,
abhorrence to the system of apar thes @
We consider the events of the ant weeks to be alarming and we urge
all of friends anc readers to pay cl.cr attention to news in South Africa,
remembering that arrest in that apartheid state often means intense
interrogation anc torture,
The satrugele continues,
ora” Mahe Michela —
On fuly ®%, 198, Sesse Davis was shet and kitled in his 8 artment
at 6C Clinton Avenue, any, | " ve Albany policem Who had
been called hy nelshbors comnlatnine of a Strabance. 3 brutal
resporse by the Almny pollee tas resulted in the formation of the Albany
foalition Against “olice ‘huse and complaiats and statements filed with
the city hv the ‘era! Redreas Committee of the NAA. Ps, N PrOUP of
white ministers and 4 rroup of hliack ministers.
The Coalttion Amainst Police Abuse has oreanived a petition drive with
the follewing demands: {1) development of an inderenient Civilian Review
aeard (2) full disclosure of the facts concerning the kiiling (3) susren-
sion of the officers tnvolved (h) reeruttnent of more black officers for
the police department (A of the 3329 policemen in Albany are black,
Je consider the murder Jeaso, 2A): 1 black man w 185 BOOW D2
polide and neinnrors to have cironl’ oen eProp lems, "yo Wiehe police-
; ont Ahiee © : Sronlems of racism nere Th ALUANY . 4e@ ursze you ¢&
join @ protest. of this murdsr,
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the N.A.A.C.P, Albany, NY. and
the Capi Distnel ee:
Capital District Coalition
Against Apartheid
and Racism
‘ Box 3002 — Pine Hills Station
MEETING - Albany, NY 12203
OCTOBER 10, 1934 5iB 436-0562
(WEDNESDAY) ideas. itl _AA froject_of the Social Justice. Center
“Neetinas: ALL INTERESTED IN
Second Wednesday of each month WORKING AGAINST APARTHEID
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_ Arbor Hill Family Dau Nelson Mandela
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On September 22nd, the Coalition Joined
with other community organizations to taka
part in the Arbor Hill neighborhood cele~
bration of Family Day. This festival
highlights the pride and family spirit
of Albany's black community.
Thanks to Jim Wright who organizedgthe
Coalition information table. We taliked
to many people and got the message out
about apartheid in South Africa.
Several hundred signatures were collect-
ed on petitions for the release of Nelson
Mandela. These petitions will ts pres@nt-
ed to the United Nations on October llth
as part of an international campai.:n for
the release of Southern Africar }clitical
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prisoners. t
a Dal \e to free A rian prisoners Nelson Mandela, an African
You can join in the campalgn to gain National Congress leader, has
the release cf Nelson Mandela anc other i been held in prison by South
political prisoners, Write a letter to African authorities since August
Minister of Law and Order, Hon, Louis 5S, 1962. He had been an import-
Tecrange, Union Bldgs, Pretoria, South ant leader in many stuggles
Africa and ask for information about against apartheid for almost
Nelson Mandela and urge his release, twenty years before his arrest.
You should also write your Senator and ae Today he is a symbol of resist-
Congressrerson urging them to use press- ance to apartheid. He has cedi-
ure for the prisoners' release. tames of eated his life to the cause of
other prisoners and addresses where you freedom for his people.
can write will be available at the Oct.
Coalition meeting. If you would J]ike ral
further details, call Elleen Kawola - NO ONE IS FREE
136=0309 « UNTIL EVERYONE
G psat ey age eget ) IS FREE
CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION AGAINST APARTHEID AND Racism page &
MOTION ON ARBOR HILL - SWEET VICTORY | |
Victories don't come often but when they The Slate
do they should be celebrated, On September Ava Rhem, Donna Robinson
ll, primary night, a slate of insurgent Shirley Temple, Ralph Redmon,
Democratic committee candidates won 18 seats Willhelmeina Bolden, Larry
on Albany County's Democratic Committee. The Turner, Betty Bynum, Nebrackhs
candidates had heen working tirelessly in the Brace, Kent E. Golewire,
neighborhoods for months to pet out the word Craig Van Devere, Thomas Keefe,
that a change in machine politics was due. Sandra Rose Temple, Abbie Brace,
) week after the election, fromer machine Issac Pracey, Vivian Fullard,
leader Homer Perkins was defeated hy Sandra Gerelene Smalls, Paula Brace
Rose Temple for the ward leader position. a\\ the Victors
Our hearty conrratulations and solidarit
roes out to ttre Rose Temple ana ner Slate.
PEARS ly “elected itt ey Caalition
And a thank you to newly elected comm 68
persons Gerry Smalls and Betty Sue Bynum for nst Apartheid and Racism
Coalition meeting. wneefing iS Wed., Oct 10, 1°30 p.™.
their spirited presentation at our last
BoTHA ON THE Move... U.S. NEXT STOP ¢
In South Africa, former Prime Minister P.W.Fotha is now Executive President
Rotha. A new constitution created this new position which gives Mr. Botha
authoritarian powers, It also created a three house Parliament = one house
for whites, one for colored (mixed race), and one for Indians. The white
assembly dominates in this racially segregated Parliament. The black majority
of South Africa are totally ex:luded from representation in this latest plan
by the racist, apartheid regime to held control,
Botha has been traveling outside of South Africa seeking political audiences
to give legitimacy to his illegitimate government. He has been received by
the leaders of Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Belgium, the Federal
Republic of Germany and the ‘nited Kingdom. In an article in The Black Ameri-
can, Norman (Ctis) Richmond writes that Botha'’s greatest coup came when he
met with Pope John Paul II and was given a silver medal by the pope. couth
Africa's foremost Anglican leader, AT sho Plesmona Tutu, had urged the Fope
tS reruse to meet STE Motha Hhecause saeh a meeting would lend SC OTTETTTE
“E> ararcheld. After the meeting with Botha @ Vatican issued a statemen
making it clear that the Pope's meeting did not imply Approval of apartheid.
j j t ats leader meets with
wy
neers
Despite such Visclaimers, every time a prominen
a representative of South Africa it indicates acceptance, if not approval,
of the world's most racist government. The world community, through the United
Nations, has called for the total isclation of South Africa as a means of weak-
ening support for the apartheid state.
South Africa's government uses many means to convince the world that the
situation in South Africa is not repressive, These trips hy Botha are one of
those means, The above mentioned trips all took place during 198k. For 1985,
Botha has planned a trip to the 'Inited States. Rumors are that such a trip
will be an official visit if President Ronald Reagan i; re-elected,
“A SOUTH AFRICAN PLEASURE TRIP !?
At the last monthly meeting of the Coalition, discussion waa held on an
article which appeared in a recent copy of the Motorist, a publication of
the Triple A. This article painted a rosy picture of a trip to South Africa
and made no mention of the apartheid system which pervades all of South African
life. As a result of our discussion, the membership of the Coalition decided
to pressure the AAA to print a reply to their article. We will keep you updated
on our communication with AAA.
Capital District Coalition Against Apartheid and Kacism — page 8
Civil Rights Lawsuit Continues...
Pena LOO NOR
Lily Metaugh) +a, Vice President of the Albany P
; Chapter N.A.A.C.P. commented on the importance ©
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$9M suit allowed the lawsuit to the struggle against racism and
.« apartheid. Through this suit the Coalition Against
in rugby arresis Apartheid and Racism and other community activists
will obtain vital information on the level and scope
A tederal judge ronmed Friday = of political il d di tion in Alb
be ; | po cal surveillance an sruption in any
ne lion el gh mal during the months preceding the demonstration against
aad Albany city law enforcetam =the South African rubgy team. This information will
officials We eae pal rovide a factual basis for challenges to abuses ©
ater y ; hp ge olicé vower. @ su S$ aA clear message to wou
ne —"* = WTolators of political and constitutionally
Vera Michelson of Albany and Aatoq:
Estis, now of California, ands
Capital District Coalition Against
Agartheld and Racism, allege te bal’ = seg Michelson, Chair of the Capital District
“ bail oo eatin aout Coalition Againe t Apartheid and Racism, pointed out
according Lagny Walter, their attor, that the case now has additional importance to the
- community in the wake of the slaying of Jesse Davis
The FBI argued in US. District by Albany policemen.. "The basis of aur suit is that
Cpurt that federal agents were Ot tg Dolice and other legal authorities acted illegally.
reapnsible fo ih ee comand, The Fesse Davis case is further, and even more tragic,
Walter said, evidence of the fact that police abuse exists in Albany.
Judge Boger J. Miner threw out The charge of police abuse is not based on one isolated
Hal's argument and paved theway fe’ Trcoident. The demands for an independent civilian po-
a SS Pevtow board must continue.”
guaranteed rights.”
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sega, pe, esse Davis Case - An Update
Stadium despite
against South Africa's policy of racla n JULy 6 iis year, Jesse Davis, an Arbor
#411 black man was shot to death by Albany police,
Albany Muyor Thomes M. Whalen III has proposed the
creation of a Citisens Advisory Counetl which could
address city wide concerns, This is the mayor's
answer to demands by several community groups for
the creation of an independent civilian police review
board. The mayor's proposed council would function
to advise and would have no real power. Community
leaders who are working to see that a tragedy like
the Jesse Davis murder doesn't occur again have
rejected the mayor's plan and remain united in their
original demand for an independent review board.
The Albany N.A.A.C.P., the Albany Coalition Against
Police Abuse, the Black Pastors of Albany, the Capit-
al Area Council of Churches and the downtown Albany
rOCUS Churches have al) made known their rejection
of the citizens advisory council on the grounds that
4t 2oes not deal with the continuing issue of police
abuse in c * community. ig
Capital District Coalition Against A\parthetd and Kacism
page +
Reducing the Risk: Questions and Answers for The Nuclear Age
he week of October 15-21 has been designated National Week of Education
on the Arms Pace. A conference
19@); at Albany Hieh School.
but pre-registration is necessary.
limited.
Maior speakers include
Albany County Sesgislator
President, Council for a Livable World.
has been planned for Saturda October 1
The conference is free an @ pu Cc
Entrance to non registrants wi )
Governor Mario Cuomo, Albany Mayor Thomas Whalen,
Sandra Rose Temple and Jerome Grossman, National
There are seventeen workshops
planned which are centered around the conference theme - REDUCING THE RISK:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Tneluded in the workshops are: Jl.
2. The Medical and Feological
6. Veterans for Social Responsibility,
LE. The Economics of the Arms Race, 9.
November
Organization, lL]. Women and the
Improving
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Media Coverage, 16.
Parents and Teachers, 17.
Movement.
Workshop 7. Minorities and the Peace
Movement will be conducted hy Rev.
Farnest Drake, Vera Michelson and Be ae
Josey. They will deal with the general
problem in reform movements of the in-
ability ‘to deal successfully with the
matter of racism. This workshop will
address that problem and the relation
of the program for change offered by
Rlack and other third world peoples in
our country for meeting their needs.
For mere. information call
(518) 443-2356
1.3.-Soviet Relations, lj.
bax Christi-what is It? How Do I Get Involved?, j-
What the Children Can Teach Us: Pp
The Role of Civil HNisobedience in the Disarmament
| Consequences of Nuclear
Wational Security-Reality of Community Needs~-A Readers Theater,
national Violence: Are There Alternatives?, i
FOR THE NUCLEAR AGE.
The Arms Race and the Cold War,
War, 3. Illusion of
4. Inter-
Ferment in Central America,
Minorities and the Peace Movement,
ake the Freeze the Issue-From Here to
7, 1Q. A Lawyers perspective on the Arms Race and Arms Control
Arms Race?
South Africa: A Global or Local War?,
Our Issues and Responsibilities,
How to Get Good
rogram for Empowering
Workshop 13. South A a} G
or Local War will be led by Boji
Jordan, Mary Anna Muntz, Gordon
Molyneux. This panel of three
ASAPFA members will discuss the
possibilities of war and peace in
South Africa through the process of
poetry reading, statistics and dis-
cussion. Time will be allowed for
questions and comments from the
audience.
Registration Form
Name
felt hitmen
be avaclable or you may bring sca
@ bag lunch
_.... | will buy cafeteria-style lunch
omer
Kegistralion F-00 - 9:00 a.m. ____ 1 will buy dinner: Workshop Choices
After the afternoon workshops Chicken $6 wen A a Wax
dinner will be available from sonatas? Session B __
$:00-7-00p.m. From 7:30 to So oe — en oe
4S p.m. will be 2 play : _____. I need childcare
Alice iA Blundériand. (Admission eo = esgpgsate ne ae
for the play is"22, 9% for families.)
Capital Distr
Mail form and make checks payable to:
Peace Power Network, 196 Morton Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12202
Wednesday
i) pm,
Ne ighborhaod.
Resource Center
340 (St ST. Albany, W.y,
Capital District Coalition
- Against Apartheid
and Racism
Boz 3002 — Pine Hills Station
Albany, NY 12203
Sid - 434-6562
Cust Speaker on Divestment at Nov. meeting... Ka be 73
At our November meeting we will have as a Ad tate
guest speaker, Dr. Thabo Raphoto, a South
African exile, who [s now the Project Director bad
for Human Rights for the American Friends .
‘Service Committee, ? ad
Dr. Raphoto w share with us his views and .
information on the divestment campaign in New y/o
York State. He will offer suggestions on ways we
will be able to become more actively involved
in this important part of anti-apartheid work, 07 tbe ($M
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meting Capital District Coalition
Nov, 14, 1484 . “
weedy Against Apartheid
]% pm. ]
and Racism _
Neighborhaod Box 3002 — Pine Hills Station ~
Resource Center Albany, NY 12203
5\3 “436-0564
A Project of the Social Justice Center
Bishop Tutu. Wins Nobel Peace Prise
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South African Bishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded
the 198l, Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a leader
of the struggle against a artheid. Tutu was honored
by the Nobel Committee for his non-violent efforts
to end the system of racial discrimination and op-
pression which deprives South Africa's Black majority
of basic human rights and self determination.
Tutu has called for help in the struggle from the
international community saying, “This is our last
chance for change because if this doesn't happen we
are for the birds. The bloodbath will be inevitable.”
In spite of the fact that Tutu's self stated minis-
try is one of reconciliation, he has often angered
the white minority government with his statements.
One such statement which brought forth an outery from
the white minerity government was his prediction that
Nelson Mandela, the African National Congrese leader
who is serving a term of life imprisonment, will be
prime minister of South Africa within ten years.
This prestigious award te Tutu is extremely import- BY
ant. Not only does it recegnize the man for his work, By
but it also helps to make the world aware of the South }
African situation.
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