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The mailing seeks support from community organizations for the Southern Africa Support Project's (SASP) fifth annual educational and fundraising campaign to encourage solidarity with the people of Namibia in their fight for independence from the illegal occupation of the racist South African government. Groups are invited to contribute funds towards the purchase of medicines and educational supplies for Namibian refugees, at the request of the Southwest African People's Organization (SWAPO), and also to participate in metropolitan area-wide mobilizing activities during the week of events. During the Reagan administration's policy of "constructive engagement," South African repression of Black people in South African and Namibia has increased, and more than 60,000 Namibian refugees have been the target of South African raids and bombings. A week-long Calendar of Events in April includes the WHUR Radiothon, "23 Years of Struggle: A Celebration of SWAPO" at New Bethel Church, Film Program with Black Film Institute, Run for Justice in Namibia in Rock-Creek Park, a Youth Dance-a-Thon, and Namibia Sunday. The letter also asked people to attend public hearings at the District of Columbia City Council to support a bill calling for the divestment of public funds from banks and pension funds that invest in South Africa.

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[Dear Friend, The Southern Africa Support Project (SASP) is preparing to launch our fifth annual educational and fundraising campaign ...]

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