From: Rochester Delegation of the Genesee Ecumenical Ministries to South Africa

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Creator

Genesee Ecumenical Ministries

Contributor

James Pritchard

Place Created

Rochester, New York, United States

Date

Undated, about May 16, 1981

Type of Item

Press Release

Length/duration

2 pages

Description

Press release by a Rochester church-and-community delegation to South Africa expressing outrage that its second application for visas to South Africa has not been confirmed as their departure time nears. Sponsored locally by the Genesee Ecumenical Ministries by invitation of the South African Black Dutch Reformed Church, the team plans to (a) meet with church people in order to learn firsthand about the role of churches in South Africa, (b) visit U.S. corporations, government and media representatives, and (c) deliver a fund for scholarships in South Africa for Black South African students. The press release says the group feels that the denial of visas is justification to join with the campaign...

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Organization

Genesee Ecumenical Ministries

Coverage Africa

South Africa

Language

English

Digital Format

text/pdf

Rights Management

Used by permission of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Archives of the Greater Rochester (NY) Community of Churches.

Collection

Rochester anti-apartheid movement (Richard S. Gilbert collection)