Allan Boesak Visits Atlanta, 1980s

During a visit to Atlanta, Rev. Allan Boesak, President of the United Democratic Front in South Africa, delivered a rousing acceptance speech at Clark College. He spoke about the crippling effects of apartheid in his country and the determination of his people. The event was hosted by former Atlanta Mayor Andrew J. Young. The video was created by The Atlanta Internation Magazine. #atlanta #atlantageorgia #africanamericanhistory #civilrights #history #america #campaign #politics #congress #mayor #allanboesak #southafrica #apartheid Subscribe for exclusive content from our black history archive:    / @aarlarchivesdivision   Engage with educational and insightful programs from AARL's programs division:    / @auburnavenueresearchlibrary   The Auburn Avenue Research Library - Archives Division collects, preserves, and makes available for research purposes rare, unique, and primary materials that document the life experiences, history, and culture of people of African descent across the Diaspora, with a concentration in local Atlanta history. It allows patrons to work directly with primary source materials. The Division's holdings include personal papers, records of organizations and institutions, photographs, prints, rare books, audio and visual resources, ephemera, and subject or thematic materials.