NYC, THURS, 2-6: Nelson Mandela: Lessons for Palestine, Political Prisoners & Economic Justice (Brecht Forum)

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We don't always get a discussion of political prisoners included in discussions of other radical and social justice issues. Amidst the flurry of February events, please include this - at the Brecht Forum this Thursday (388 Atlantic Avenue, BKLYN; brechtforum.org)

February 6th, 2014 7:30 PM

Co-Sponsor: the Committee for Open Discussion of Zionism

Nelson Mandela

Lessons for Palestine, Political Prisoners, and Economic Justice

Glen Ford, Joel Kovel & Laura Whitehorn

Millions mourned the recent death of South African leader Nelson Mandela, who was instrumental in bringing about an end to Apartheid in that country. In the midst of well-deserved accolades, however, little was said, much less debated, about Mandela's support for Palestine, economic justice, and political prisoners. This panel addresses these largely ignored aspects of the Mandela legacy, with three critical perspectives each shedding crucial light on what Mandela, his errors as much as his accomplishments, have to teach us for future struggle.

Presenters:
Glen Ford, Black Agenda Report
Laura Whitehorn, Former political prisoner, Organizer with Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP)  
Joel Kovel, Committee for Open Discussion of Zionism

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