?Venezuela: One Year After the Popular Uprising Reversed the Coup.? A report-back on Venezuela to be held on Saturday, May 31, from 2-6pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd, LA (nr Berendo). The report-back includes a video of speeches, including President Chavez, and interviews on what this amazing 21st century revolution is winning, and discussion on what we can do for it and what it can do for us. This April, Margaret Prescod was one of six women from the Global Women?s Strike (GWS) who were invited to Caracas on the first anniversary of the popular uprising that reversed a US-backed coup against President Chavez, the elected President of Venezuela. The GWS presented at the Women?s Encuentro and Margaret, representing the Strike, was asked by President Chavez to speak at the final event of the International Encuentro. At a time of U.S. invasions and wars for oil, come hear inspiring news of the rights that Venezuelans ? 80% of them poor, mostly people of color -- have won, including using oil revenues for the people of Venezuela and rights for rural, homeless, and indigenous people; for single mothers; and for housewives. Hear about the central role women have played in building and defending their ?peaceful and democratic? revolution. The event is wheelchair accessible. Childcare, Spanish-language translation, and refreshments will be provided. Donations welcome but not required. The event is organized by the Global Women?s Strike and Global Women of Color Network WINWAGES. Co-sponsors include SCLC of Greater Los Angeles and the Coalition of Clergy and Labor. For more information, call 323-292-7405, email la@crossroadswomen.net. GWS website http://womenstrike8m.server101.com.
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