A mailing about the launch of a boycott of South Africa by Artists and Athletes Against Apartheid at the United Nations on September 14, 1983, with representative of the endorsing organizations and Executive Committee members. There will also be a briefing with the African Ambassadors to the United Nations that day. A brochure is included that will be sent to the national community of artists and athletes asking that they not break the boycott of South Africa and inviting them to become Executive Committee members. The attached memorandum explains how the South African government has invested in bringing artists and athletes to that country and why this is so important to Pretoria. The west...
A mailing about the launch of a boycott of South Africa by Artists and Athletes Against Apartheid at the United Nations on September 14, 1983, with representative of the endorsing organizations and Executive Committee members. There will also be a briefing with the African Ambassadors to the United Nations that day. A brochure is included that will be sent to the national community of artists and athletes asking that they not break the boycott of South Africa and inviting them to become Executive Committee members. The attached memorandum explains how the South African government has invested in bringing artists and athletes to that country and why this is so important to Pretoria. The west coast launch will take place in Los Angeles on October 10, 1983, with Arthur Ashe and Randall Robinson as speakers. The Black Media Forum has arranged for many artists and athletes to attend.
