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The Freedom Socialist Party Presents: A Marxist Overview of Puerto Rico

Date:
Friday, September 17, 2010
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type:
Meeting
Organizer/Author:
Toni Mendicino
Location Details:
New Valencia Hall
625 Larkin Street, Ste 202
San Francisco, CA 94109

Ricardo Ortiz, founding member of the Frente Socialista de Puerto Rico, will discuss the Puerto Rican people’s resistance to colonial oppression, with a special focus on the leadership role of women, unionists and youth.

General strikes against austerity measures and a historic student strike last spring are part of this militant tradition. Learn more about the fight to end U.S. occupation of the island and the right of self-determination and independence for Puerto Rico.

Discussion to follow the presentation. The event takes place on Friday, September 17, 7:00pm at New Valencia Hall, 625 Larkin Street #202, San Francisco (near Civic Center BART/Muni).

Door donation $3-5.00. Hearty salad and sandwich buffet available at 6:30pm for a $6 donation. Work exchanges and sliding scale available.

Wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome. Hosted by Freedom Socialist Party. For more information or childcare, contact 415-864-1278 or bafsp [at] earthlink.net.
Added to the calendar on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 4:49PM
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