Hill Section Communist Party / 1935 broadsheet ant-Mussolini invasion

Description: 1935 broadsheet ant-Mussolini invasion of Ethiopia "Fight Against Imperialist War" rally at West Park, Pittsburgh Author: Communist Party, Hill Section Title: 1935 broadsheet ant-Mussolini invasion of Ethiopia "Fight Against Imperialist War" rally at West Park, Pittsburgh Publication: Pittsburgh: Communist Party, Hill Section, (135) Description: 9 x 6 inches, very good, light tanning. invitation to protest the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini in 1935 for a rally and band concert at West Park in Pittsburgh, issued by a Pittsburgh chapter of the Communist Party. References Hands of Ethiopia committees and asks for volunteers to organize a Pittsburgh committee of "Hands of Ethiopia," and also criticizes Hearst for openly supporting "Hitler's Soviet war provocation" and links him to fascist warmongers in the US. Also includes a swipe at the "Wall Street Roosevelt Government," and ends with an invitation to join the Communist Party and read the Daily Worker. OCLC locates no holdings. This was put out by the Communist Party, Hill Section, located at 2203 Center Ave. in Pittsburgh's Hill District -- a workingclass Black, Italian and Jewish neighborhood (the setting for August Wilson's cycle of plays). In several urban areas, African Americans organized a "Hands of Ethiopia" campaign, fearing that the spread of fascism in Africa would make conditions much worse for Blacks all around the world and a threat to world peace. Prominent Black celebrities such as Paul Robeson and W.E.B. Du Bois spoke at rallies such as the "Harlem League Against War and Fascism" and A. Phillip Randolph compared Italy's invasion of Ethiopia to "the terrible repression of Black people in the United States." Only ten weeks after Mussolini invaded Ethiopia, his troops joined forces with Franco's forces to assault Spain's democratically elected government. African Americans saw this spread of hate as an extension of Jim Crow law in the United States and figured pro fascism an enemy to all Black people across the entire world. Very good. Seller ID: H32085 Subject: Western Pennsylvania RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 174 USD

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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