Reprint of an article by Ron Wilkins in Accent/LA that discusses work of the Unity in Action Network in Los Angeles and New York and the Patrice Lumumba Coalition. It reviews many activities in support of the United Nations cultural boycott of South Africa. The network has picketed artists such as Frank Sinatra, Millie Jackson, Danniebelle Hall, Linda Ronstadt, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Julio Iglesias, Dolly Parton and Nikki Giovanni. Of this group, only Charles, Ronstadt and Giovanni have not signed pledges to support the boycott. The article also reports on Cannon Films' change of position regarding filming in South Africa. Lumumba Coalition. The article quotes Elombe Brath,...
Reprint of an article by Ron Wilkins in Accent/LA that discusses work of the Unity in Action Network in Los Angeles and New York and the Patrice Lumumba Coalition. It reviews many activities in support of the United Nations cultural boycott of South Africa. The network has picketed artists such as Frank Sinatra, Millie Jackson, Danniebelle Hall, Linda Ronstadt, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Julio Iglesias, Dolly Parton and Nikki Giovanni. Of this group, only Charles, Ronstadt and Giovanni have not signed pledges to support the boycott. The article also reports on Cannon Films' change of position regarding filming in South Africa. Lumumba Coalition. The article quotes Elombe Brath, founder of the network.
