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WCBS Radio Transcript of Interview with Anthony Imperiale (July 1973)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Excerpts from a WCBS radio interview with Anthony Imperiale, regarding his opposition to the Kawaida Towers housing project. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries

North Ward Clergy Group Proposal for Kawaida-Community Liaison (March 5, 1973)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Letter from the North Ward Clergy Group on March 5, 1973, regarding their proposed Kawaida-Community Liaison Program. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries

North Ward Clergy Group Press Release on Kawaida Towers (undated)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Press release issued by the North Ward Clergy Group on January 1, 1973, providing the results of their fact-finding about the Kawaida Towers housing project. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries

News and Views of Anthony Imperiale (1973)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Article written by State Assemblyman Anthony Imperiale, in which he explains his opposition to the Kawaida Towers housing project. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries

National Black Assembly Kawaida Towers Inquiry (April 16, 1973)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Excerpt from an inquiry into Kawaida Towers, held by the National Black Assembly Law and Justice Committee on April 16, 1973. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries

Letter from Clergy in Support of Kawaida Towers (undated)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Undated letter from Newark clergy urging the support of their congregations for the Kawaida Towers housing project. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries

Letter from Amiri Baraka to North Ward Clergy (Dec 13, 1972)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Letter from Amiri Baraka to members of the North Ward Clergy on December 13, 1972, explaining the nature of his plans for Kawaida Towers. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries

Extracts from Court Decision in Cervase and Imperiale v Kawaida Towers, Inc (July 10, 1973)
Chapter Four- Amiri Baraka and Cultural Nationalism
Excerpts from the July 10, 1973 Superior Court of New Jersey decision in John Cervase and Anthony Imperiale v Kawaida Towers, Inc. Kawaida Towers, a high-rise housing project that Baraka planned to build in Newark’s predominantly white North Ward, was met by fierce opposition from white residents and politicians, in and out of the courts. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries