African Activist Archive

The minutes say 24 members of Congress have pledged support for Dennis Brutus. At the January 14 hearing, Brutus applied for political asylum. The State Department replies within 30 days of application; it can make a decision on asylum independent of the INS. Art Serota reported that, based on conversations with Brutus and Chicago Dennis Brutus Defense Committee (DBDC), we will urge people to telegram the State Department. Serota will consult with Chicago about updated plans for petitions and telegrams or letters. DBDCs are being encouraged to schedule speakers to do fundraisers. Serota will mention to DBDC in Chicago the idea of a postcard to show grass roots support for the political asylum application. National as well as international support will be sought for input to the State Department. Trish will take care of Valley Advocate calendar. The Northeastern University DBSC will hold a Pete Seeger concert on March 27. Mokubung and Frances have been talking respectively to Haymarket and Resist concerning seed money. Serota will talk to Jenny Patchen about getting tickets to the concert for WMDBDC. Glen's poster is done and available. Judy suggested an updated letter or brochure and outline with a factual update. Serota suggested that we consider doing a fund-raiser for other African residents in Western Mass. who are suffering immigration problems. The minutes mention Nasif Mahmoud, Sue Sussman, Senator Kennedy, fundraisers at the Pleasant Street Theatre and, the Iron Horse, WFCR, Carlie, and Dick Ulin.

African Activist Archive

Minutes of Meeting January 18, 1982, Octagon/Amherst College

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