Wednesday, March 15 - Thursday, March 16, 1989
St. Mary's University
All events are free and open to the public
Wednesday, March 15, 1989: What is the Situation Today?
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM: What is the Situation Today? Why is the Anti-Apartheid Struggle Justified?
Call Number
DT1757 .S256 1989
Sebiletso Matabane, a member of the African National Congress, describes the policies of the South African government toward Black South Africans. Using statistics to support her argument, she terms these policies as legislated genocide. Mary Ann Kleine of the President's Peace Commission hosts. First of two programs on this video. (120 minutes total running time for two programs)
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM: What is the Situation Today? What is the Position of the South African Government?
Call Number
DT1757 .S256 1989
William Swanepoel, Consul, Republic of South Africa, Houston Consulate-General argues that his government's actions are justified and fair. Dr. Alice Franzke of the President's Peace Commission hosts. Second of two programs on this video. (120 minutes total running time for two programs)
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM: What is the Image of the Arab, as Projected in the Media and Politics?
Call Number
VC 808
A panel discussion featuring Naomi Shihab Nye, Palestinian-American and poet; and Gregory Orfalea, author. Dr. Richard Pressman of the President's Peace Commission hosts. First of two programs on this video. (120 minutes total running time for two programs)
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM: What are the Opposing Positions on the Intifadah?
Call Number
VC 808
A debate featuring Abraham Zilkha, Department of Oriental and African Languages, University of Texas at Austin; and Robert Vitalis, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin. Rev. Charles Miller, SM, Department of Theology, St. Mary's University, hosts. Second of two programs on this video. (120 minutes total running time for two programs)
Thursday, March 16, 1989
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM: What Has South Africa Got to Do with Us Americans?
Call Number VC 807
A panel discussion featuring Gregory Hudspeth, Department of Political Science, St. Philip's College; Sebiletso Matabane, African National Congress; and Mario Salas, moderator of Black Entertainment Television weekly commentary program, "Left-Bank Speakout." Marianne Leal of the President's Peace Commission hosts. First of two programs on this video. (Approximately 120 minutes total running time for two programs)
11:10 AM - 12:25 PM: Are Sanctions Helpful or Harmful in the Struggle for Justice?
Call Number
VC 807
A public forum hosted by Philip Meeks, Department of Political Science, and President's Peace Commission, St. Mary's University. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1989 program, "The Struggle for Justice: South African Apartheid, the Palestinian Intifadah." Second of two programs on this video. (Approximately 120 minutes total running time for two programs)
President's Peace Commission
The President's Peace Commission fosters an ethical commitment to participate in the establishment of world peace and social justice. The Commission encourages respect for human rights and dignity of all people. The Commission annually hosts symposia that offer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to grow in their active pursuit of peace and justice. Through the symposia and other activities, the Commission seeks to build within the St. Mary's University community a greater awareness of the Roman Catholic and Marianist perspectives on peace and justice. The President's Peace Commission reflects the University community through student, staff, and faculty representatives appointed by the University President.
updated August 11, 2004
Thanks to Liza Sánchez for videotaping these sessions and to Trish Keogh for providing the contents notes and cataloging of these videos.
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