Ambassador Skinner calls for the United States to develop a coherent policy for Africa based on the primacy of relations with the continent. He criticizes the lack of interest shown by policymakers in African issues and the focus on European concerns. He highlights the importance of understanding African realities and interests for effective policy-making. The resignation of Roy Wilkins as head of the NAACP is also noted, praising his leadership and contributions to the civil rights movement.

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A Call for a Coherent United States Africa Policy

Identifier:
CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
A Call for a Coherent United States Africa Policy
Date Created:
1975-12-01
EDTF:
1975-12-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
Description:
Ambassador Skinner calls for the United States to develop a coherent policy for Africa based on the primacy of relations with the continent. He criticizes the lack of interest shown by policymakers in African issues and the focus on European concerns. He highlights the importance of understanding African realities and interests for effective policy-making. The resignation of Roy Wilkins as head of the NAACP is also noted, praising his leadership and contributions to the civil rights movement.
Policy Area:
Native Americans
Congress:
94th (1975-1977)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_3_2_31_20_0000, Box, 31, 20, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages