[NYTr] Che inAfrica - Nov 5, NYC

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The Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory (TOPLAB)
451 West Street
New York, New York 10014
(212) 924-1858
e-mail: toplab at toplab.org
web: http://www.toplab.org

Viva Che! Behind and Beyond the Icon (Brecht Forum)

* Che in Africa, November 5

Detailed descriptions below

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Events at the Brecht Forum
451 West Street *
New York City

* travel directions appended below

For more information call (212) 242-4201 or go to
http://www.brechtforum.org

Monday, November 5 at 7:30 pm

Che in Africa

Herb Boyd, Elombe Brath, Joan Gibbs, Joseph Harris and Rosemary Mealy

Africa was a major arena for Ernesto Guevara's work of the early 1960s.
Not as well-known as his activities in Latin America, Che's actions in
Africa--which culminated in his personal participation in the Congo's
Revolutionary War--forged lasting bonds between the Cuban Revolution and
the African continent.

Che organized and led solidarity missions to many of the
newly-independent states which were at that time fighting both
colonialism and neo-colonialism. Cuban military and political support
to various African countries, especially to the fledgling Algerian
Revolution and the early struggle in Angola, was crucial during those
times of upheaval and revolutionary change.

This panel will explore the major contributions Che made to the African
Revolution and his legacy there--a legacy that continues to this day
with the ongoing medical and humanitarian missions Cuba continues to
sponsor.

Suggested donation--sliding scale: $6/$10/$15
Free for Brecht Forum subscribers

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All events presented by the Brecht Forum with co-sponsorship by the
Center for Cuban Studies (http://www.cubaupdate.org) and
Ocean Press (http://www.oceanbooks.com.au)

Ernesto Che Guevara has become one of the world's greatest symbols of
resistance. But behind the icon is a complex and profound individual--an
innovative political thinker, a shrewd and calculating strategist, a
caring family man, and a dedicated revolutionary.

The Brecht Forum's month-long series of programs, opening on October 9,
will feature an art exhibit or photos, paintings, drawings and
memorabilia, as well as panel discussions with various speakers
including Tariq Ali, Herb Boyd, Elombe Brath, Jane Franklin, Joan
Gibbs, Juan Gonzalez, Jeanette Graulau, Rosemary Mealy, Leonard
Weinglass and others. The panelists--some of whom knew Che Guevara and
worked with him--will take a close look at Che's life and work, the
circumstances of his death, and his legacy in Latin America and Africa
today. The series both celebrates Che's extraordinary achievements and
argues that his stand for international socialist change is as relevant
today as it was during his lifetime.

Special thanks to the Center for Cuban Studies and Ocean Press for their
support of this series.

The Brecht Forum is wheelchair accessible.

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Travel Directions

The Brecht Forum is at 451 West Street (West Side Highway) in Manhattan,
between Bank and Bethune Streets, 1-1/2 blocks north of West 11 Street.

IND Eighth Avenue A, C, or E train to 14 Street or BMT Canarsie L train
to 8 Avenue (take a few minutes to look at "Life Underground", Tom
Otterness' series of whimsical bronze sculptures scattered throughout
both sections of the station); walk down 8 Avenue to Bank Street, turn
right, walk west to West Street, turn right.

IRT Seventh Avenue 1, 2, or 3 train to 14 Street; get off at south end
of station, walk west on 12 Street to 8 Avenue, left to Bank Street,
turn right, walk west to West Street, turn right.

New Jersey PATH train to Christopher Street; walk north on Greenwich
Street to Bank Street, left to West Street, turn right.

#8 bus to West Street; walk up West Street to 451.

#11, #14A or #20 bus to Abingdon Square; walk west on Bank Street to
West Street, turn right.

#14D bus to 8 Avenue and 14 Street, walk down 8 Avenue to Bank Street,
turn right, walk west to West Street, turn right.