Copy of a letter to the Editor of The Times Union of May 20, 1981 from Gayraud S. Wilmore, Professor of Black Church Studies, Crozer Theological Seminary. On May 16, three hours before departure, 11 prominent academics and church leaders of Rochester were advised by Mr. Rusty Evans of the South African Embassy that they not be granted visas in time for a scheduled flight to confer with church leaders and observe the much publicized “progress” of race relations in South Africa.
