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Dear Editor, I compose this letter because I am deeply interested in the political and social progress of my homeland, Africa. Although I was born here in America my heart and soul have always been in Africa among my Brothers and Sisters with whom I share a common cause "in all relative aspects ." Sir, I read every edition of the African Opinion and I must comment that it is very informative as well as educational for those who are interested in the obvious or less obvious struggles of the black man collectively . It is a wonderful feeling to be able to read African literature and feel confident that you are receiving the truth ; as does one experience reading the African Opinion . Without complaining in this facet, I profoundly feel that every black person in America has experienced the persecution of prejudice discrimination in some form or other without provocation. Thus it is both sad and tragic the injustice which I have had to sustain at the hands of political scavengers ; who saw the opportunity to further their political careers through my persecution and sufferings . I was illegally sent to prison for allegedly kidnapping three racist police officers. My trial was widely publicized, as a result of this, the presiding judge and other political personnel perpetrated to deprive me of enjoying any form of justice. Therefore I was used as a. scapegoat and a political stepping stone . Thus I am at present a political prisoner whose efforts towards freedom are constantly being obstructed by the white politicians who are responsible for my illegal incarceration . Without elaborating upon the daily atrocities which I sustain in prison, I would like to request of you, Mr. 4 African World Wide Survey October 17, 1968 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MY THOUGHT FOR TODAY By W. D. Anderson, Liaison There used to be a great struggle for "Integration", "Equal Rights" and "Racial Equality" . There is something that causes all of this trouble and excitement . We should ask ourselves the question : If we all started out equal (Independence Declaration : "that all men are created equal . . .") what happened? Did we lose our equality? If we lost it, let's find it, then put it to work for our best interests . If we have talents let's join hands around the world and use our talents, not to make others unhappy, but use it for ourselves and our coming generations' safety, security and happi- Editor, to assist me in my endeavor to correspond with Africans of both sexes, who are interested in their African-American Brothers and Sisters, so that I may thus broaden my scope upon the country which I am united by a common cause. P.S . : Mr . Editor, I doubt if this letter will reach you because my mail here at this prison is frequently obstructed . However, if it does reach you "Please" acknowledge receiving such . Sincerely, Otis X. Adams, #90279 P. O. Box 779 Marquette, Mich. 49855 Otis X. Adams AGENTS WANTED to handle AFRICAN OPINION Address : Circulation Manager 8 WEST 117th STREET New York, N . Y . 10026 REMEMBER THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS IN ANGOLA, MOZAMBIQUE, RHODESIA, SOUTH WEST AFRICA ness. If we have talents and do not use them we must blame no one but ourselves . True we have been brought up in a surrounding where we saw but little in picture, carvings or reading that would have a tendency to remind us that we have had a glorious history. Lacking these we seem to be blind to the truth and deaf to the echo of our calling . The Emancipation Proclamation is over a hundred years old . Since the declaration men and women of both races have gone far to point out the true way to what we need - and that should be what, we want. This will give us complete Emancipation. Then we will cease to be big babies and accept being weaned . Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Fenton Mercer, James Monroe, Paul Cuffe, Bishop H. M. Turner, Mrs . M. L . Gordon, Marcus Garvey . . . have put forth the efforts to make us men. Let us integrate our finances among ourselves now and also sign a petition for the passage of a Repatriation Bill . This will go further towards solving our problems honestly, realistically and safely than anything else that some of our people are now attempting. For further information and clarification of the workings of Universal Negro (African) Improvement Association and African Communities League, visit the local "Liberty Hall" any Sunday 3 P.M. at 1110 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio. Rev. W. E . Sanders, President. AFRICAN OPINION
The faculty and student body of Hampton Institute, one of the colleges set up for the education of Africans freed from American slavery, heard a renewed plan to relieve the vexing problem facing black people in America. The plan of action was discussed bv Bro. Mustafa Hashim, a representative of the African Repatriation Association with office at 5119 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Association, Mr . Hashim reported, "has presented a bill to the Congress of the U. S. requesting government assistance "to those who want to return" to the African fatherland and who, because of discrimination and repression, have been prevented from amassing the means to move with their families and belongings and to sustain themselves for the brief period of readjustment . The request, the lecturer went on, is only a fraction of reparation due the Africans for over 300 years of blood, sweat and tears that helped build America . Garvey's Plea Repeated Opening with Marcus Garvey's "appeal to the soul of white America," he said, "the historical conditions which led to the depression, degradation and de-humanization of the freed Africans have not changed . The dictated solution to our problem of "laying down our buckets" here has, as planned, failed miserably. For that reason, "we must AFRICAN OPINION "'RETURN TO AFRICA" HEARD AT HAMPTON return to mother Africa, since America no longer needs us," especially with her "Population Explosion", her perfected automation, chronic unemployment, mounting relief cases and the tax burden . "The brothers in the jails, the poor, the oppressed, the 'unemployed are truly aware, willing and have ever been ready to return to Africa, the spokesman said, "where condition and climate are far more favorable to a happier living than here . Visiting Students to Africa Reported Highlighting the program was Mr. John A. Williams' film comparing scenes on his visit to Nigeria, with palm trees, dancing and playing on beaches, with the impoverished areas of Philadelphia . Williams stated that he was called "Omowale" which means "the son who has returned home" in the African language . Many of the students signed a petition giving their support to "the right of those, who want to return to Africa," to seek government aid through Reparation. Mr. James Parker, Chairman of the "Black Forum", invited Bro . Mustafa to Hampton. Parker was also in Nigeria for two months during the summer and was adopted by a Nigerian family. During his trip he also visited Ghana, Togoland and Dahomey. He said that the question most often asked bv the Africans he met was why did he stay in America? "I was Slogan : "TRUTH AND CHARITY" OUR FAMILIES PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, INC . Sponsors Organized Bodies : Our School of Business Thought and Practice STANDING COMMITTEES : Sick - Planning - Working - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS : African Movies - Lectures ECONOMICAL VENTURES : An Emergency Saving Fund - SOCIAL ACTIVITIES : Weekly Parties - Bus Outings, Etc. WELCOME to Our Recreational Hall or HEADQUARTERS 31 West 125th Street New York, N . Y. 10027 Donations Appreciatedl unprepared to answer that question," Parker said. "It was the first time I had been presented with it." Only 21 years old, he is now hoping to return and help build Africa after graduation from Hampton in Virginia . Three Bills Before Congress The program ended with a great ovation and Bro . Mustafa was extended an invitation to return the coming semester to further develop the theme of Repatriation. Theodis Holland, president of the Student Government congratulated Bro. Mustafa for an interesting and informative lecture. NOTE : It is reproted that three bills for assistance are presently before Congress . One submitted by "The Ethiopian Peace Movement" of Chicago; another by the "Selfdetermination, Reparation and Repatriation Committee" of California and the third by the "African American Repatriation Association of Philadelphia. The bills embodied in sum and substance the provisions of the "Longer Bill" of 1948, submitted by "African Nationalist Movements," of New York and the "Bilbo Bill" of 1939 submitted by the Ethiopian Peace Movement of Chicago, Ill. The "Bilbo Bill" although endorsed by six million signatures was ignored by Congress . Disregarding the wishes of 6,000,000 adults and thereby create a state of frustration, requires close re-examination. Recreational - Discussions Loans Phone : FI 8-5804 Mr . L. Kofi Brown, President
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