Casa de las Americas invites you to an afternoon celebration of the history of the July 26th Movement in New York and in the United States
Founding leader of the July 26th Movement Arnaldo Barron and his wife Gloria Goenaga will recount their experiences as they organized this movement which eventually became the organization we know today as Casa de las Americas. This past summer in Havana, Cuba, Companero Barron was awarded the Friendship Medal by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) for the sacrifices made and his instrumental role in support of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. Guest of Honor Ambassador Pedro Nunez Mosquera, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations.
Agenda:
- Greetings from Nancy Cabrero, President of Casa de las Americas
- Presentation: Arnaldo Barron and Gloria Goenaga (followed by Q&A)
- Video of the Award Ceremony of Arnaldo Barron in Cuba
- Musical Selections by Guitarist and Singer from Venezuela, Abraham Alberto
- Brunch
Where – Casa de las Americas, 182 E. 111th Street, between Third and Lexington Avenues
When – Saturday, October 6, 2012
Time – Beginning at 2:00PM
Suggested Donation – $15.00 (includes food) profits of which will go to Casa’s work for the liberation of the Cuban Five and the Lifting of the Blockade on Cuba
Due to limited space, we are asking that you call Franklin Flores at 917-945-9877 to reserve your attendance at this event.
The program will be in spanish with translation by Martin Koppel
Arnaldo Barron and the July 26th Movement in the United States