Africa

Michigan Coalition for Human Rights Records

drice — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:26:19 -0400

The Michigan Coalition for Human Rights (MCHR) was formed in Detroit in December
1980 by a group of Detroit-area religious leaders representing a broad range of Judeo-
Christian and Muslim denominations. Initially organized with the goal of providing a
liberal alternative to conservative Christian organizations such as The Moral Majority,
the group’s primary issues included racism, militarism, gay rights, unemployment,
poverty, and other socio-economic and local political topics. The organization was dedicated to improving race relations in the Detroit area and promoting social justice and other liberal causes in the state of Michigan and nationwide as well as the promotion of human rights in Africa and other international regions.

The Michigan Coalition for Human Rights Records document its operations and activities
between the organization’s formal inception in 1981 and 2003, with some supplemental
articles and materials on human rights issues from the period of 1975-1980. Materials
reflect the goal of the MCHR to encourage those in the Detroit-area to participate in
events and campaigns promoting better race relations, increased civil liberties, and a
greater respect for human rights abroad. Issues including capital punishment, race
relations in Detroit, gay rights, children’s rights, apartheid in South Africa, US
involvement in Central America, as well as the internal financial operations of the MCHR
are documented.

Smith College Records

aorchard — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:04:30 -0400

The collection contains pamphlets, booklets, periodicals, and monographs related to a wide variety of liberal causes from the 1920s to the late 1960s. The majority of items concern issues in the United States or that directly deal with American involvement. Most of the records date back to the 1960s and involve topics related to the American anti-war movement or socialism.

(46506) Nelson Mandela, Tiger Stadium, Detroit, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:56:21 -0400

Crowds celebrate during Nelson Mandela’s 1990 visit to Detroit’s Tiger Stadium.

(46507) Nelson Mandela, Tiger Stadium, Detroit, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:58:33 -0400

Pro Nelson Mandela supporters are seen cheering at an anti-apartheid rally that took place at Tiger Stadium located in Detroit, MI.

(46509) Nelson Mandela, Tiger Stadium, Detroit, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:04:19 -0400

A woman wearing a “Free South Africa” t-shirt waits outside of Tiger Stadium with a small child during Nelson Mandela’s June 1990 visit to Detroit.

(46510) Nelson Mandela, Crowds, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:08:00 -0400

Crowds gather on the street to welcome Nelson Mandela during his 1990 visit to the United States. The location is not identified, but the photo was likely taken in New York City.

(46511) Nelson Mandela, Ford Rouge Plant, Local 600, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:19:48 -0400

Nelson Mandela proudly holds high his lifetime union membership card to the United Auto Workers (UAW). The card was given to Mandela by UAW president Owen Bieber during his historic visit to the Ford Rouge Plant.

(46512) Nelson Mandela, Ford Rouge Plant, Local 600, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:13:10 -0400

Members of UAW Local 600 wait to greet Nelson Mandela as he tours the Ford Rouge Plant.

(49505) Nelson Mandela, Detroit, Tiger Stadium 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:52:39 -0400

Crowds celebrate during Nelson Mandela’s 1990 visit to Detroit’s Tiger Stadium.

(49508) Nelson Mandela, Tiger Stadium, Detroit, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:02:07 -0400

A man sells t-shirts celebrating Nelson Mandela and the end of Apartheid outside of Detroit’s Tiger Stadium during Mandela’s June 1990 visit.

(12243) Public Services International African tour

jruss — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:06:51 -0500

A Public Services International (PSI) delegation toured Africa and is pictured here with local trade unionists. AFSCME President Arnold Zander, a member of the PSI delegation, is seated third from right.

(28657) Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1986

eclemens — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:12:34 -0400

Portrait of Desmond Tutu, taken at Cobo Hall during his 1986 visit to Detroit.

(28658) Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Detroit, 1986

eclemens — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:10:36 -0400

Portrait of Desmond Tutu, taken at Christ Church during his 1986 visit to Detroit.

Photographer's note: "Rev. Desmond Tutu, Anglican bishop from South Africa, came to Detroit for support of his fight against Apartheid."

(32428) South African delegation, 1999

gstrassel — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:47:49 -0500

South African delegation meeting with SEIU's Pat Ford in Washington DC.

(32429) South African delegation, 1999

gstrassel — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:50:12 -0500

South African delegation meeting with SEIU's Pat Ford in Washington DC.