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Interview With Carol Thompson, Marcia Monaco
Interview With Carol Thompson, Marcia Monaco
Chicago Anti-Apartheid Movement
Length: 91 minutes
Oral history interview of Carol Thompson by Marcia Monaco
In this interview, Carol Thompson recalls her involvement and work in the anti-apartheid movement. She explains that her awareness of the anti-Apartheid movement began while at Northern Illinois University, but she first became involved after she moved to Chicago, when she met South African author, Donald Woods, which led to her involvement in the Dennis Brutus’ defense committee. She recalls that she initially worked with Clergy and Laity Concerned and later, alongside Prexy Nesbitt, became a founding member of CIDSA, which was committed to passing legislation in Chicago …
Millstones: Indians And Landrights, "Development" And Racism In Canada, Prexy Nesbitt
Millstones: Indians And Landrights, "Development" And Racism In Canada, Prexy Nesbitt
Rozell 'Prexy' Nesbitt Writings and Speeches
Prexy Nesbitt, a Chicago-based anti-apartheid activist, delivered this speech in Canada on behalf of the World Council of Churches' Programme to Combat Racism, where he served as its Research Secretary. It addresses a trip to Canada where he spoke with members of the Dene Nation, the Council for Yukon Indians, local churches, and several individuals. about racism and related issues. 18 pages.