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Tricontinental

This collection contains issues of Tricontinental, founded in 1967 by the Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL) following the first Tricontinental conference. These periodicals, published in Havana, Cuba, cover a wide range of topics, from national liberation movements to the capitalistic exploitation of natural resources in various countries. The goal of this publication is to expose imperialistic policies and create international solidarity with leftist political movements. These articles focus on the struggles of countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and include interviews with revolutionaries, cultural pieces such as poetry, analysis, and more.

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Tricontinental Bulletin No. 32 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 32
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 11/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 32Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Colonialism and Population in Latin America" discusses the discrepancies between initial indigenous populations in Latin America prior to contact compared to the populations throughout the process of colonization. This article also discusses the millions of Africans brought to replace the diminishing indigenous populations. "Black Power and the Revolutionary Struggle" interview with Huey Newton discussing the Black Panther Party, cultural nationalism and white revolutionaries. "Racists Must Go" a call to liberate Zimbabwe from the racist minority dictatorship. "Under the Banner of Struggle" details efforts of revolutionaries in South Korea (Unified Revolutionary Party) to end their state of colonial slavery and reach national liberation. "Imperialist Penetration Through Comics" analyzes the technical and ideological development of comics. "Mexican-Americans and Land Claims" statements from Mexican-American leader Reyes Lopez Tijerina who argues that militants within the U.S. must begin making land claims in order to bring about fundamental changes in society. "Juan Pablo Chang -- Latin American Revolutionary" Jorge Turner's analysis of the condition of the revolutionary and combatant. This article is a report about "Chino", a Peruvian guerrilla who was assassinated alongside Che. "Pop Art -- Guerrilla Warfare" discusses various tactics for handling police and police agencies connected to agencies dedicated to struggle. The purpose of this article is to make these tactics known to movement organizations and organizers. "For Viet Nam, until Victory or Death" this is an address of the delegation of the Executive Secretariat of the OSPAAAL before the "Extraordinary Conference in Support of and Solidarity with the Vietnamese People in Their Struggle Against Imperialist Aggression" held in Cairo. "'Information on Colonialism and Imperialism,' 'Ideals and Earnest Desires,' 'Not Only to 'Admire' but also to 'Do Something'" are all letters to OSPAAAL. "Asia: a Just Endeavor to Liberate Their Peoples" is an appeal from the Executive of OSPAAAL highlighting International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Asia. "The Revolutionary Line of Independence" a letter of congratulations to Kim Il Sung on the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. "The Laotian Revolution and its High Combative Spirit" celebrates the 22nd anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Laos after the Laotian Revolution. "To Graduate as Men" highlights Bolivian guerrilla efforts to undermine the U.S. backed Bolivian regime and pays tribute to Che Guevara.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 35 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 35
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 2/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year IV No. 35Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"North Kalimantan: Past and Present of a People" details the history of North Kalimantan (province in Indonesia), from indigenous habitation to colonization and the rise of the People's Party led by A.M. Azahari. "Guatemala: Example of Heroism" commemorates the 7th Anniversary of the heroic guerrilla uprisings in Guatemala. "Angola: The Armed Struggle Throughout the Territory" commemorates the beginning of the armed liberation struggle in Angola. This article details the renewed hostilities of the Portuguese troops backed by NATO. "Congo (L): Forced to Increase Struggle" analyzes the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and the resulting world day of solidarity with the people of the Congo. "NATO: Another Instrument of the Colonialists" exposes NATO's actions in maintaining the colonialist and neocolonialist forces in Africa. "Libraries: Centers of Propaganda and Proselytism" details the ways libraries in Latin America cater to imperialistic agendas by promoting the 'excellence of Yankee culture'. "South Africa: Out of Work = Out of Home" The South African Bantu Administration published draft regulations that, if passed, would evict Africans from their homes if they have been out of work for over a month. "Guadalupe is a Colony" The students of Guadalupe of the AGEG (General Association of Students of Guadalupe) lay out evidence of the lasting colonial oppression in Guadalupe. "The Oakland Seven" details the demonstration held around the Oakland Induction Center and the resulting trial of the Oakland Seven. "The United States: Its Quota of Blood and Dollars" details U.S. aggression in Korea and Vietnam and the millions of dollars spent on war efforts. "Camilo Torres: Interview with the Mother of the Guerrilla Priest" interview with Isabel Restrepo, mother of the Colombian guerrilla priest Camilo Torres. "Zimbabwe: A War that is Spreading" details the patriotic forces of the people living in the countryside of Zimbabwe "The Supreme Council of the NCL Decides to Move to the Liberated Zones" reports the advancement efforts of the People's Liberation Army in the Congo against reactionary forces. "Political Program of the Neo Lao Haksat" details U.S. imperialistic forces in Vietnam. The Neo Lao Haskat lays out their political point program which aims to overthrow U.S. neocolonialism. "Visit from the Syrian Delegation" is an overview of the meeting between members from the Syrian delegation and members from the Politico-economic Department of the OSPAAAL to discuss the Arab Socialist Party and the case of Palestine. "Their Own Struggle: More Effective Solidarity" calls for all revolutionary and progressive countries of the world to increase aid to the struggling organizations fighting for liberation in Portuguese colonies and in South Africa. "Activities of the Executive Secretariat" overview of the declarations of Solidarity from the Executive Secretariat of the OSPAAAL. ["What the Press Covers Up" "Domestic Law and International Order"] Letters to OSPAAAL "Guerrillas in Korea" expresses solidarity with revolutionary forces in the southern part of Korea against US imperialist forces.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 29 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 29
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 8/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 29Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Summary: The Banta Promise; The People's War and Popular Anti-Aircraft Defense; The Second Tricontinental Conference; Yankee Atomic Chants; LA SNCC Must Survive! For the People. / Tricontinental Scene: On the Road to Struggle (Nicaragua); Their Struggle is Our Struggle (Viet Nam). / Making the Revolution: Guerrilla War Strategy by Ernesto Che Guevara. / Guerrilla Fronts: ZAPU-ANC Joint Communique; From the Mountains(Colombia); The Palestine National Liberation Movement Al Fatah; Fight on to Victory (Venezuela). / Letters to OSPAAAL / Appeals and Messages / From the Executive Secretariat.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 28 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 28
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 7/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 28Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Summary- Cuba: A Fitting Answer in Latin America; Zimbabwe: Total War; What the US Government Defends in Viet Nam is an Absurd and Criminal Policy; The Yankee Imperialists Cannot Achieve Their Objectives in Their War of Destruction Against the DRV / Tricontinental Scene - What the MPLA Expects from the OAU; Political Terror in Iran; Solidarity with Viet Nam in Africa; Attempt Against the Life of Haurai Boumedienne (Algeria); Hitting Where It Hurts / Guerrilla Fronts - What is to be done in Venezuela?; PAIGC Communique; Military Action of the People's Army of Liberation of the Congo (L) / Appeals and Messages - Africa is Resisting and Fighting Back; Material Support to Palestine; Message from President Huu Tho / From the Executive Secretariat / Letters to the OSPAAAL / Anniversaries.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 107 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 107
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1977Call Number: Volume Number: Year XII No. 107Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Brazil - The Price of a Miracle / Marighella: Notes on his life Southern Africa - The Liberation Movements Speak United States - The International Crisis and Jimmy Carter Lebanon - Fifth war with Israel? Korea - The Struggle for reunification Cuba - Always the 26th of July
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 30 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 30
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 9/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Year III No. 30Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Summary / Tricontinental Scene / Guerrilla Fronts / Letters to OSPAAAL / Anniversaries / Appeals and Messages / From the Executive Secretariat
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 74 - 75 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 74 - 75
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL)Year: 1972Call Number: Volume Number: Year VII (May - June)Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Contents: The Lebanese and the War; The Assassins Go Free (Dominican Republic); The PSP and the Elections; The Pirate Piece (editorial from Nhan Dan); No to the Racists (Zimbabwe); Tricontinental News; Genaro: Life of a Revolutionary; Appeals and Messages.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 2 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 2
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL)Date: 5/1966Call Number: Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
World Solidarity with the Dominican People; The Revolutionary Struggle in Guinea (Bissau); The Struggle for Reunification of Korea; May First: Day of Solidarity and Struggle; Viet Nam: escalated Aggression; Political Prisoners in South Africa; Message to the US People (OSPAAAL); Imperialist Military Bases; The Yankee Interamerican Peace Force; Rhodesia: Concentration Camp; Yankee Aggression in Southeast Asia; Tricontinental News.
Tricontinental No. 18 Tricontinental No. 18
Publisher: Organization of the Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL)Year: 1970Call Number: Volume Number: No. 18 May - JuneFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Why We Fight - Moises Machel Samora; Intellectuals and the Third World - Ernest Mandel; India: A Private Enterprise - Amartya Sen and Gyan Chand; Zimbabwe's Struggle Against Rhodesia; Class Struggle and the Third World - Albert Paul Lentin; The Great South Asian War - Michael Klare; Sandinist Front: People's War in Central America; Congo (B): The African Example - Marien N'Gouabi; Japan: The Insecurity of a Treaty; Algeria-FLN: Like a Locomotive - Jorge Timossi; Laos 1970 - Wilfred Burchett; Newls Behind the News.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 61 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 61
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 4/1971Call Number: Volume Number: Year VI, No. 61Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
In this issue, an article covers the historic events of the second half of the 19th century in the Dominican Republic; the Patriotic Front of National Liberation presents irrefutable evidence of the participation of the Portuguese Government in the aggression against the Guinean Republic; excerpts of a speech by President Ahmed Sekou Toure of Guinea; and more.