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A visit by Nelson Mandela to Chicago is promoted in this poster. Labor unions in Chicago, longtime supporters of the anti-apartheid struggle, hosted his visit at the Plumbers' Union Hall.

This poster supports the liberty of political prisoners in South Africa. Under the system of apartheid, many people who spoke out against inequalities were jailed indefinitely. American supporters raised awareness about this human rights violation.

This poster protests the Coca-Cola company's investment in South Africa. Coke was introduced in South Africa in 1938, before apartheid, and its products became popular rapidly. By the 1980s, Coke held 90% of the soft drink market in South Africa,…

The hit American novel and movie "Gone With the Wind" is parodied in this poster. In it, US President Ronald Reagan saves UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from a nuclear mushroom cloud. It refers to the nuclear proliferation that took place in…

Under the apartheid system in South Africa, many opponents were taken into police custody. They could be held for months or even years, legally, without being charged. Many people across the world protested this practice, but this poster reminds…

This poster protests the deportations of migrant workers after their jobs in other countries ended.

This poster protests the deportations of migrant workers after their work in France is done.

This poster protests the deportation of foreign nationals due to their political leanings, educational status, or employment status.

This poster is in favor of the FRELIMO party in Mozambique, which based its policies on communist ideals. From 1977 to 1992, the FRELIMO and the anti-communist party RENAMO were engaged in a civil war. FRELIMO is the leading political party in…

This poster encourages a boycott of Swiss banks. During apartheid, many people refused to invest in South African companies or affairs, including by purchasing the Krugerrand. Swiss banks continued to see South Africa as a safe and lucrative…