Hands to Ethiopia

Hands to Ethiopia symbolizes the importance that black Americans place on their African heritage. The organization and it supporters are determined to help Ethiopia fight the imperialist forces of Italy despite technically having no personal connection to Ethiopia, all so Ethiopia's culture and heritage may be preserved.

White Friends of Ethiopia

The White Friends of Ethiopia symbolizes the covert communist influences attempting to convert the residents of Harlem to their cause. Under the guise of caring about the Ethiopia issue, communists like Maxim Tasman attempt to gain access to the black residents of Harlem and convince them to convert to communism.

Communism

Communism symbolizes localized sociopolitical threats, especially with regards to the residents of Harlem. Maxim Tasman and the other communists are portrayed as generally predatory and displaying a false concern for the interests of the black community. The communists' real goal appears to...