In this series of talks Afro-Venezuelan leaders will discuss race, social inclussion, legislation and the construction of Venezuela's XXI Century Socialism. On a special event on Saturday April 3rd,they will be joined by Bill Fletcher, former President of Trans Africa Forum and co-author of “Solidarity Divided: The Crisis of Organized Labor and a New Path to Social Justice”.
Guest Speakers:

The continued wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the conflict in the Middle East and the bloated Pentagon budget are sucking billions of taxdollars that should be spent on health, education, jobs and the environment. Yet under Obama, the peace movement has lost its steam. What strategies can be effective to rebuild the peace movement? Where can we find new allies? What are the most effective tactics we can use?



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