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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
Temple of Kawaida- Chronology of Kawaida Towers (1973)
Timeline of events during the struggle over the construction of Kawaida Towers, compiled by Amiri Baraka’s Temple of Kawaida. The timeline spans from 1971-1973 and covers the major conflicts over Kawaida Towers, the proposed public housing project in the predominantly white North Ward. — Credit: The Black Power Movement, Pt. 1 (microfilm)
Temple of Kawaida Press Release (July 1973)
Press release issued by Amiri Baraka’s Temple of Kawaida in July 1973 describing physical attacks upon members of the Temple of Kawaida and Black laborers at the construction of 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: The Black Power Movement, Pt. 1 (microfilm)
Temple of Kawaida Press Release (1972)
Press release issued by Amiri Baraka’s Temple of Kawaida in late 1972 announcing the ruling of Judge Irwin Kimmelman in favor of tax abatement 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: The Black Power Movement, Pt. 1 (microfilm)
Roster of People Involved with Kawaida Towers
Roster of individuals involved in the struggle over the construction of Kawaida Towers, compiled by Amiri Baraka’s Temple of Kawaida. The roster includes an array of actors, including lawyers, builders, politicians, and journalists. — Credit: The Black Power Movement, Pt. 1 (microfilm)
The 60 Day Interim Rent Strike Settlement (May 31, 1973)
Statement summarizing the progress and developments following a temporary settlement agreement reached by the Newark Housing Authority and the striking tenants of Newark’s public housing projects during the Stella Wright Rent Strike. The agreement was reached in April 1973, but quickly fell through after the NHA failed to uphold their end of the bargain. The document also includes a copy of the 60-day agreement. — Credit: Seton Hall University Libraries
Frank Megaro Campaign Flyer on Kawaida Towers (1974)
Campaign flyer for North Ward City Council candidate Frank Megaro in 1974, stating his positions on the proposed Kawaida Towers housing project in the North Ward. Kawaida Towers, a communal public housing project conceived by Amiri Baraka, was met with fierce opposition in the predominantly white North Ward where it was supposed to be constructed. — Credit: Newark Public Library
Campaign Flyer Against Kawaida Towers and Marie Villani (1978)
Campaign flyer from the 1978 Newark City Council election, opposing the re-election of Marie Villani, because she voted in favor of the Kawaida Towers housing project in the North Ward. Kawaida Towers, a communal public housing project conceived by Amiri Baraka, was met with fierce opposition in the predominantly white North Ward where it was supposed to be constructed. — Credit: Newark Public Library
Anthony Carrino Campaign Flyer on Kawaida Towers (1974)
Campaign flyer for North Ward City Council candidate Anthony Carrino in 1974, stating his positions on the proposed Kawaida Towers housing project in the North Ward. Kawaida Towers, a communal public housing project conceived by Amiri Baraka, was met with fierce opposition in the predominantly white North Ward where it was supposed to be constructed. — Credit: Newark Public Library
