Ron Wilkins; Unity in Action
Los Angeles, California, United States
December 21, 1985
2 pages
The letter to Mr. Amer Araim, Senior Political Officer of the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, discusses progress made with several artists in getting their agreement not to perform in South Africa, including Pia Zadora and the Osmonds. Pledges to honor the boycott are being negotiated also with musicians Terry Gibbs and Buddy Franco (1981) and actor Richard Roundtree. The letter mentions Unity in Action's work on other fronts, including closure of the South African consulate, divestment, and Namibia. The letter also mentions Barry Manilow, Jimmy Smith, Danniebelle Hall, Linda Ronstadt, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles.
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Used by permission of Ron Wilkins, former member of Unity in Action.