The vice-chairman of the National Black Political Convention has called on 27 of its leaders to repudiate the anti-Israel resolution passed last March at its conference in Gary, Ind., the last minute with only a small minority of delegates present. The vice-chairman, Mayor William S. Hart of East Orange, has sent telegrams to the 27 asking for "your personal and public help in eradicating the resolution calling for the dismemberment of Israel."
He continued: "As Black elected officials we cannot possibly permit this type of resolution to emanate from our convention. Knowing the frustrations of prejudice and oppression, we cannot go against the fundamentals of democracy. We must stand by Israel, a democratic society in a sea of military dictatorships."
The resolution endorsing the "dismantling" of Israel was passed March 12. The convention’s steering committee will review all its resolutions May 9 and announce their final contents May 19. Hart, who was elected two years ago, is running for Congress this November.
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