H-R Liberation Alliance Plans Radical Conference

The Harvard-Radcliffe Liberation Alliance, a newly-formed radical coalition, is organizing a day of radical education this Friday in the Longfellow Hall.

Among the several activities already scheduled are panel discussions on Indochina, Polaroid's activities in South Africa, and Chicano and Puerto Rican movements within the U. S.: a multi-media presentation concerning the role of women in national liberation struggles; and workshops to discuss possible tactics for the Spring.

The primary focus of the Alliance, according to David C. Plotke '71, centers around antiwar activity and support of national liberation movements in Indochina and elsewhere.

Renewed Membership

The group, whose membership includes radical graduate students and former members of the now defunct November Action Coalition, is stressing the importance of relating radical issues to one another, Amy C. Brodkey '71 explained.

Brodkey added that the "multi-dimensional" Alliance has people within it who disagree about specific political analyses and tactical suggestions, but who are "united in their opposition to the ruling class in the U. S."

Plotke said it was important to understand the Alliance as one of a number of autonomous movements within the U. S., and that at this time University based student movements are important in "organizing opposition to ruling class interests."

Brodkey added that Friday's Day of Radical Education is different from the February 22 Teach-In at Sanders Theatre. "The liberal Teach-In was a ones-hot thing; people went to Sanders, and then they went home. Ours is all day, we want people to be more than passive observers, and it should be viewed as a building activity for the Spring," Brodkey said.

Schedule of Events

Noon: Street-theatre in Harvard and Radcliffe Yards, and in some House courtyards.

2 p. m.: Panel discussion on Indochina.

3:30 p. m.: Multi-media presentation on role of women in national liberation movements.

4:15 p. m.: Panel on Chicano and Puerto Rican movements in U. S.

5 p. m.: Film on Guinea-Bissau (African guerrillas fighting the Portuguese).

5:30 p. m.: Panel on South Africa and Polaroid Corporation.

6:30 p. m.: Dinner. Some food will be provided but people should attempt to bring some for themselves and others.

8 p. m.: Brief presentations on current antiwar activity.

8:15 p. m.: Workshops.