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

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.