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WCBS Radio Transcript of Interview with Anthony Imperiale (July 1973)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
