CCISSA, or the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with South Africa, was formed in March 1987. It was a reorganization of CIDSA after the state of Illinois passed legislation moving towards divestment from South Africa. The group continued to raise awareness about the situation of people of color in South Africa through events and newsletter updates.
The documents below include ephemeral informational materials created by CISSA and some copies of the organization's newsletter, "CCISSA Briefing."
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CCISSA Briefing
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
The Spring 1989 newsletter of the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (CCISSA).
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End Apartheid Support South African Women's Day!
Coalition of Labor Union Women Chicago Chapter
A flyer for a demonstration and march to the South African Consulate in Chicago, Illinois to advocate for South African Women's Day.
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Get Up, Stand Up!
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa and Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador
A flyer for an event for a music video dance for human rights jointly hosted by the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (CCISSA) and the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES)
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Chicago Demonstrates Against Apartheid Soweto Day June 16
A flyer for a demonstration and march to the South African Consulate in Chicago, Illinois in commemoration of the Soweto Uprising, hosted by various Chicago area anti-apartheid groups.
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Chicago Art Exhibit Against Apartheid
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
A flyer for an art exhibit entitled "Fighting Apartheid with Education and Action" hosted by the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (CCISSA) organization at the Boulevard Arts Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Labor Demonstration
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
A flyer for a demonstration and march to the South African Consulate in Chicago, Illinois to advocate for freeing South African trade union leaders, political prisoners, and children.
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CCISSA Briefing
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
The Summer 1988 newsletter of the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (CCISSA).
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CCISSA: Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
An informational brochure about the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (CCISSA), its mission and efforts, and how to become a member.
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CCISSA Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (formerly CIDSA) Membership Kick-Off Party
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
A flyer for the kick-off party of the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (CCISSA) organization.
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One Struggle
Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa
A flyer for "One Struggle" an event hosted by the Chicago Committee in Solidarity with Southern Africa (CCISSA) to discuss United States Foreign Policy in South Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean.