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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 No. 33 Tricontinental No. 33
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1973Call Number: Volume Number: No. 33Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Ten Points About the Guerrilla" is Carlos Marighella's detailed analysis of the guerrilla and of revolutionary tactic and strategy. Marighella was a Brazilian Marxist who was dedicated to armed resistance. His ideas influenced generations of revolutionary youth. "The End of a Lie" Cuban Ambassador to the UN Ricardo Alarcon's analysis of Puerto Rico's colonial status in relation to the United States. Alarcon presented this argument to the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The UN General Assembly ratified the resolution that recognized Puerto Rico's inalienable right to self-determination. "St. George Enslaved" is an in-depth analysis of the present day situation in Brazil that highlights the imperialistic exploitation of Brazilian wealth and resources. This article exposes the policing tactics, torture and displacement created by an imperialistic regime. "Double Chains" documents the hideous miscarriage of justice throughout the prison system. The author spent 12 years inside the US prison system and experienced the racism and degradation found throughout prisons. He analyzes the prison system's role in capitalism and argues that the prisoner is a vital link in the struggle against the system. "Realities" interview with Amilcar Cabral where he exposes the Caetano government's violent policies, the personal motivations behind the criminal action of the Spinola government, and the political-ideological repercussions of the visit of Fidel Castro. "The Keys to the Future" celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
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. 69 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 69
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 12/1971Call Number: Volume Number: Year VI No. 69Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Brazil: The 30 Hour Plan; The Dirty War in Latin America; Argentina: The Great Maneuver; The Colombian Guerrilla by Ricardo Andino; Appeals and Messages.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 43 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 43
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 10/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year IV No. 43Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Che / Latin American: Rebellion of the Clergy / United States: Armed Confrontation / SEATO: its plans and objectives / Indonesia: Within the Sphere of Yankee Influence / Bahrain: its Workers and National Liberation / Laos: When Weapons Speak / The Gensuikyo Conference and the Problem of Asia.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 48 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 48
Publisher: Organization of the Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL)Date: 3/1970Call Number: Volume Number: Year VFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Indonesia: Profile of a Neocolony; Puerto Rico: Colony in revolution; Korea: Preparations for war; Colombia: the war council of the century; Angola: 9th Year of armed rebellion; Guatemala: Under the sign of revolutionary violence; Congo (L): Complicity of reactionary forces; Vietnamization: A smokescreen; Portuguese Colonies: Front of solidarity against reaction; Solidarity: conference of the Afro-Asian Committee of the USSR; Syria: Delegation of the BAAS Party at OSPAAAL.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 49 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 49
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 4/1970Call Number: Volume Number: Year V No. 49Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Contents: Lenin: Brilliant Strategist of the Revolution; Neo Lao Haksat; The Comoros: Encounter With Their Reality; Paraguay: Laws for Fascism; Laos: Its Five-Point Position; Brazil: Action Forges Unity; Message from Noureddin Atassi; Syria: A Revolutionary Presence; Viet Nam: Its Daily Lesson; Zimbabwe: Confronting the White Minority; Middle East: Support for the Revolutionary Line; US: Judicial Farce of the Chicago 8.
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.
Tri-continental Information Center [Sept-Oct 1967] Tri-continental Information Center [Sept-Oct 1967]
Publisher: Tri-continental Information CenterYear: 1967Call Number: Volume Number: Vol. 1, No. 5, Sept-OctFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
This issue includes the political program of the South Vietnam National Liberation Front, with commitments to combating U.S. aggressors and building an independent, prosperous country; a report on why the African National Congress takes up arms with a statement of support from SNCC on the South African struggle against apartheid; Greek prisoners held without charges or trial report on conditions inside; and more.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 54-55 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 54-55
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1970Call Number: Volume Number: Year V, September-October 1970, No. 54-55Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
In this issue, on the death anniversary of Che Guevara, testimonies given by peasants, fellow soldiers, and documents related to his months spent in the Sierra Maestra provide biographical information in honor of the revolutionary; an article exposes forgeries committed by the CIA in an attempt to damage progressive movements; the People's Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf strikes and destroys a combat plane, targeting British Colonist soldiers; and more.