Resolution

of the

PACIFICA FOUNDATION RADIO

PACIFICA NATIONAL BOARD

Honoring Elombe Brath

Whereas, the Pacifica National Board acknowledges the passing of our esteemed elder, international traveler and scholar, Elombe Brath, on what would have been Malcolm’s 89^th birthday, and wish to celebrate his life and work;

Whereas, Elombe Brath was the founder of the Patrice Lumumba Coalition, co-founder of AJASS – the African Jazz Arts Society & Studio; an early advocate for the wrongfully-convicted Central Park Five; and deeply involved in many local issues; and

Whereas, Elombe Brath possessed knowledge of and insight into world affairs and shared his subtle analysis of historic events and their impact on current situations with tens of thousands of WBAI and Pacifica listeners for decades; and,

Whereas, Elombe Brath loved and served the African Diaspora, celebrating its arts, cultures, challenges, and triumphs, and its contributions to other civilizations; and he was known to many heads of state in Africa and the Caribbean;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pacifica National Board declares its appreciation and recognition of the many sacrifices that Elombe and those who loved him made in furtherance of the struggle for dignity and justice for the people.

Passed unanimously by the Pacifica

National Board, on May 22, 2014.