On 21 April, Rock around the Blockade’s seventh brigade will depart for Cuba for two weeks, taking with us money raised throughout the year to provide a sound system for the Union of Young Communists, which plays a vital role in organising and raising the consciousness of young people in Cuba.
We will divide our time between the City of Havana and visiting projects in rural areas, have opportunities to meet with representatives from the Communist Party, Federation of Cuban Women, students, trade unionists and health and education workers, and see some of the vital work being carried out by Cuba’s social workers as part of consolidating the Battle of Ideas. We will also be in Cuba to join the millions who take to the streets to celebrate 1 May. The brigade will be an opportunity to witness the process of a socialist society being built and sustained on a daily basis, and the brigadistas will be speaking at meetings around Britain to share their experiences on their return.
Rock around the Blockade campaigns actively in solidarity with socialist Cuba on the streets of Britain. We need your support! Get involved, help build the campaign, raise more funds to support Cuba and oppose the illegal US blockade.
FRFI 195 February / March 2007
