BBC controversies out that 'the ultimate logic of a policy of avoiding appeals arising out of politically controversial conflicts would be for the BBC to ignore major humanitarian crises.' Journalist and broadcaster Peter Oborne wrote and presented an edition of Channel 4's "Dispatches" titled "Inside Britain's Israel Lobby, " in which this controversy was featured as one small part towards the end, when he discussed the BBC's refusal to broadcast the 2009 DEC Gaza appeal with Niaz Alam. The BBC Trust reported in its 'Decision of the BBC Trust' document on the appeal that, 'the BBC Executive had received about 40,000 complaints
An Appeal for Human Rights March 9, 1960 in several publications including "Atlanta Constitution" (today "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"), "Atlanta Journal" (today also "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"), and "Atlanta Daily World". The "Appeal for Human Rights" was received with both positive acclaim, and skeptical criticism at the time of publishing. "An Appeal for Human Rights" of March 9, 1960 was originally signed by: Willie Mays - President of Council For the Students of Atlanta University James Felder - President of Student Government Association For the Students of Clark College Marion D. Bennett - President of Student Association For the Students of Interdenominational Theological Center Don Clarke -