[van-announce] Socialist Education Events: July 13th and 14th in Vancouver

[Mike Krebs]

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*A Socialist Education Weekend!*

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*HISTORY AND LESSONS OF THE *

*MOVEMENT AGAINST THE WAR IN VIETNAM*

*Friday, July 13, 7:30 pm*



Two veterans of the movement against the war in Vietnam in Canada and the
U.S. will discuss the worldwide movement that put an end to one of history's
most cruel and barbaric imperial wars. What lessons can be learned for
today's antiwar movement?



*Cuba then, Venezuela now:*

*THE STRUGGLE FOR SOCIALISM *

*IN LATIN AMERICA TODAY*

*Saturday, July 14, 1 pm*

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A socialist transformation of Cuban society began soon after the January 1,
1959 victory of the revolutionary forces led by Fidel Castro. This had
far-reaching consequences throughout Latin America and the world. Today, the
people and government of Venezuela have declared "socialism in the 21st
century" as a goal for their society and as a burning need for all of
humanity. Two longtime socialists and activists in the early movement of
solidarity with the Cuban Revolution will speak.



*Speakers: *

Barry Sheppard-- Active in the antiwar and Cuba solidarity campaign in the
U.S. during the 1960's and 1970's; leader of the Young Socialist Alliance
and Socialist Workers Party during that time. Author of recently published *The
Party: A Political Memoir*.



Phil Cournoyer--Nicaraguan citizen and member of the Sandinista National
Liberation Front (FSLN); member during the 1960's of the Vancouver Vietnam
Action Committee and the Fair Play for Cuba committee; leader of the League
for Socialist Action in the 1960's and 70's; leader in the 1980's of
Canadian Action for Nicaragua and Central America Solidarity Network.





*SPECIAL PRESENTATION:*

*"The Party: A Political Memoir"*

*Saturday, July 14, 4 pm***

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Barry Sheppard, author of  *The Party: A Political Memoir* (Resistance
Books) speaks on this historical

account of the lessons and achievements of the Young Socialist Alliance, the
Socialist Workers Party,

and the broader radical movements of the 1960's in the United States.





All events to be held at:

SFU Harbour Center, 515 W. Hastings St.



Organized by Vancouver Socialist Forum

For more info: 778-858-5179

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