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Tribute to Peter Camejo

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Date:
Friday, July 02, 2010
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Type:
Panel Discussion
Organizer/Author:
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Email:
Phone:
773-583-7884
Location Details:
Oakland Marriott
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA

Join a discussion of Peter’s life and ideas, celebrating the release of his autobiography, North Star.

Speakers:

Matt Gonzalez, civil rights attorney and former president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Aimee Allison, peace activist, author and host of KPFA radio’s Morning Show.

Nativo Lopez, president of the Mexican American Political Association and national director of Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana.

Todd Chretien, activist and contributor to the International Socialist Review and Socialist Worker newspaper

"The North Star was an expression that meant heading toward freedom as slaves tried to escape northward. It has become a symbol in my life of both the goal and the guiding light on the road ahead."—Peter Camejo, from North Star

$10 admission at the door. Seating is limited so pre-register at http://www.socialismconference.org/oakland. Select the “single session” option, or register for any larger part of the conference, to guarantee your seat.
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