Solidarity actions against the U.S. blockade and regime change push
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Photo: Cubans in Havana rally on July 17 to demand an end to U.S. aggression against the country. Credit -- Marcos Díaz, Dominio Cuba
As the United States continues its push to overthrow the Cuban government and bring the island back under their control, it is more important than ever to show solidarity with the Cuban Revolution and demand an end to the U.S. blockade of the country. The blockade is aimed at making life unbearable for the people, cutting off access to food, medicine, fuel and many other basic essentials of life. The blockade is condemned on an annual basis by almost every country on the planet at a formal vote in the United Nations.
July 26 marks the raid on the Moncada barracks in 1953 led by Fidel Castro that began the process which culminated in 1959 with the triumph of the revolution. It is celebrated by Cubans and supporters of Cuba around the world as a day to show their resolve to defend the country's independence. On July 26 and the days leading up to it, events will be held in cities across the country to oppose U.S. intervention. The ANSWER Coalition urges our supporters to attend these important actions.
List of actions categorized by geographic region:
East Coast
Albany, New York: Sunday, July 25, Noon12PM | Location: Corner of Delaware Ave and Morton Ave — Lincoln park Tennis Courts |
Sponsors: PSL - Party for Socialism and Liberation Albany
Contact info: [email protected]
Albany, New York: Sunday, July 25, 2PM | Location: Townsend Park
Sponsors: Capital District Socialist Party, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace, PSL - Albany, Albany Cuba Solidarity, Troy DSA, Upper Hudson Green Party
Boston, Massachusetts: Saturday, July 24, 1:00 PM | Location: Park Street Station |
Sponsors: Alliance for Secular and Democratic South Asia, ANSWER Coalition Boston, Bishop Felipe Teixeira, Boston May Day Coalition, Boston South Asian Coalition, Committee for Peace and Human Rights, International Action Center, July 26th Coalition, Palestinian House of New England, Party for Socialism and Liberation Boston, Professor Tony Van Der Meer, Africana Studies, UMB, Team Solidarity, USW L. 8751 - Boston School Bus Drivers, United American Indians of New England (UAINE), Workers World Party |
Facebook event page: “End the US Blockade On Cuba! No US Intervention In Haiti!”
Hanover, New Hampshire: Sunday, July 25, 1PM | Location: Dartmouth College Green (Across from Hanover Inn) |
Sponsors: Red Banner Anti-Imperialist Collective
Contact info: [email protected]
Natick, Massachusetts: Friday, July 24, 12:30PM | Location: Natick Common / Center
Sponsored by: Massachusetts Standing Up for Racial Justice
Contact info: [email protected]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Monday, July 26, 5PM | Location: North side of City Hall
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation, Workers World Party, Black Alliance for Peace, and Students for Justice in Palestine.
Washington DC: Sunday, July 25, 2PM | Location: Lafayette Park in front of the White House
Public transit: McPherson Square or Farragut West metro (blue, orange, silver) Farragut North (red)
Sponsors: Puentes de Amor, National Network on Cuba, CODEPINK, DC, DC Metro Coalition in Solidarity with the Cuban Revolution, ANSWER Coalition, Friends of Latin America, Hands Off Cuba/Venezuela South Florida Coalition, Green Party of Florida, Jacksonville Progressive Coalition
Southeast
Asheville, North Carolina: Sunday, July 25, 1PM | Location: Pack Square Park (121 College St. Asheville, NC 28801 |
Sponsored by: PSL - Party for Socialism and Liberation
Homosassa, Florida: Saturday, July 24, 7AM UNK | Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, 34606
Nashville, Tennessee: Sunday, July 25, 6PM | Location: Friends Meeting House 530 26th Ave N., Nashville, TN (This is fundraiser/potluck dinner event, with presentations and discussion)
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation Nashville
Tampa, Florida: Sunday, July 25, 4 PM | Location: Ybor Centennial Park (1800 E 8th Ave. Tampa, FL, 33605)
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation
Midwest
Bloomington, Minnesota: Sunday, July 25, 12PM | Location: Courthouse Square, Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Sponsored by: Cubamistad
Contact info: 5743608190
Chicago, IL: Sunday, July 25, 1PM | Location: Michigan and Ida B Wells intersection
Sponsors: ANSWER Chicago, Centro Autónomo de Albany Park Chicago, Cuba Coalition, Make Noize for Change, CESLA, Socialist Workers Party, Chicago Anti-War Coalition, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Chicago ALBA Solidarity, Autonomous University of Social Movements.
Detroit, Michigan: Monday, July 26, 4PM | Location: Spirit of Detroit, Woodward Ave and Jefferson Ave. Detroit, 48226
Sponsors: Detroit Solidarity with Cuba
Contact info: 313-319-0870, [email protected]
West Coast
Davis, California: Saturday, July 24, 10AM | Location: Davis Farmers Market, C St between 5th and 4th St.
Sponsors: PSL - Party for Socialism and Liberation
Contact info: [email protected]
Fresno, California: Sunday, July 25, 9AM | Location: Olive and Van Ness, Fresno.
Sponsors: Fresno WILPF Cuba Solidarity Committee, USAS - Fresno City College, Fresno Brown Berets, PSL Party for Socialism and Liberation Fresno
Contact info: [email protected]
Eureka, California: Friday, July 23, 4PM | Location: Eureka Courthouse
Sponsors: Party for Socialism and Liberation - PSL, Peace and Freedom Party of Humboldt County
Los Angeles, California: Sunday, July 25, 12PM | Location: Car caravan will start at Victoria Park and then go down Avalon to Banning Park for a picnic and celebration
Sponsors: US Hands Off Cuba Committee
Contact info: [email protected]
Reno, Nevada: Sunday, July 25, 4PM | Location: W 4th St/Arlington Ave
Sponsored by: Party For Socialism And Liberation, Reno Branch
Contact info: 9167763234
San Francisco, California: Sunday, July 25, 11:30AM | Location: Gathering at 1875 Marin Street in San Francisco. There will be a brief opening rally followed by the car & bike caravan
Sponsors: ANSWER Coalition, Cuba and Venezuela Solidarity Committee, Saving Lives Campaign and Venceremos Brigade - Bay Area
Southwest
Dallas, Texas: Sunday, July 25, 1:30 PM | Location: Meet in the parking lot of Pan African Connection Bookstore, 4466 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216. Caravan begins at 2pm and will return to Pan-African Connection.
Sponsors: Party for Socialism and Liberation, Socialist Workers Party, Diaspora United
Contact info: [email protected], (469) 677-7891
Denver, Colorado: Friday, July 30, 7PM -- Forum | Location: The Liberation Center, 8107 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Sponsored by: PSL - Party for Socialism and Liberation - Denver
San Antonio, Texas: Saturday, July 24, 12PM | Location: 3014 Ruiz street
Sponsored by: ANSWER Coalition, PSL - Party for Socialism and Liberation, AFVAW, Autonomous Brown Berets, Workers World Party
Salt Lake City, Utah: Sunday, July 25, 8PM | Location: Jordan Park (Southwest Pavillion) *Film Screening*
Sponsored by: Party for Socialism and Liberation - Salt Lake
Northwest
Seattle, Washington: Sunday, July 25, 11AM | Location: Junction of S Lander and Beacon ave by Light Rail, park at El Centro de la Gaza 2425 16th Ave S. Picket at 11 am, Car Caravan at noon.
Sponsored by: Seattle Cuba Friendship Committee
Contact info: [email protected]
International
Berlin, Germany: Saturday, July 24, 2PM | Location: Brandenburg Gate Pariser Platz, Berlin, Germany 10117 |
Sponsored by: Heinrich Buecker Coop Anti War Cafe +49 15154161869