Celebrate Black History Month 2019: Tribute to Claudia Jones
When: Sat., Feb. 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The passionate crusading of Trinidad-born Claudia Jones led to her arrest for “un-American activities,” imprisonment and deportation. She was a pioneer in identifying the essential leadership role of Black women workers and in linking race, gender and class in the struggle for freedom. Join in the discussion on how Jones’ ideas can help guide today’s activists.
Speaker: Andre Holliday, Native Harlemite and member of the Freedom Socialist Party Comrades of Color Caucus
Featuring: Dramatic readings from Claudia Jones’ work by Pamela Monroe, Campaign for an Elected Civilian Review Board, actor
Saturday, February 23, 3PM
Caribbean Brunch 2PM