tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-316440592024-03-04T05:33:09.210-08:00Cuba Friendship Group of Greater IthacaWelcome to the blog of the Cuba Friendship Group of Greater Ithaca. We organize local support for the Pastors for Peace US-Cuba Friendshipment Caravans and support freedom to travel. We demand an end to the US trade, economic, financial and cultural blockade of Cuba and the release of the Cuban Five. We envision a post-embargo era of peace and mutual respect between the US and Cuba, and toward that end we encourage relationships through the US-Cuba Sister Cities Association.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-79710379887715180772007-07-13T08:18:00.000-07:002007-07-13T08:20:31.649-07:00Please visit our new blog at:<br /><br /><a href="http://ithacacubafriendship.dreamhosters.com/blog">http://ithacacubafriendship.dreamhosters.com/blog</a><br /><br />No more articles will be added here.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-75933636516089771452007-07-04T05:43:00.000-07:002007-07-04T05:47:49.801-07:00Our JULY 4th INTER-DEPENDENCE DAY celebration is on...<br /><br />We will be in the large pavilion at Stewart Park. Set up is 4:30. Event starts at 5 pm.<br /><br />We have plenty of meat and vegan grill items for our July 4th event, including vegan shish kabob with pepper, eggplant, wild oyster mushroom, onion, garlic in a cilantro chipotle marinade and various veggie burgers in addition to hamburger, hotdogs, and sausage. As well, we should have a pan of Roy's congrís (Cuban beans and rice).<br /><br />If you can bring a dish to pass, we need salads and desserts.<br /><br />In addition to Ellen Bernstein, there will be two caravanistas from Toronto, and one from Buffalo. There is a lot of experience that can be shared about life in Cuba and the effect of the U.S. blockade. As well, we will be taking about what Cuba has to teach us, as Ellen alluded to in her radio interview this morning.<br /><br />We will also be discussing a proposed three-way sister city relationship involving Greater Ithaca; Cienfuegos, Cuba; and Kingston, Ontario.<br /><br />We will conclude with video previews from three different films about Cuban doctors and their work around the work, and doctors from around the world who receive training at the Latin American School of Medicine.<br /><br />This was an obvious choice given the recent release of Michael Moore's film Sicko, which opens tonight at Cinemopolis.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-52568937644065736432007-07-04T04:52:00.001-07:002007-07-04T05:43:36.453-07:00Ellen Bernstein was interviewed Tuesday morning by Dave Vieser on WHCU 870. She makes an interesting parallel with Iraq in regard to U.S. plans for transition in Cuba. 7 min : 47 sec 5.4 Mb.<br /><br /><a href ="http://ithacacubafriendship.dreamhosters.com/audio/Ellen_Bernstein_WHCU_7-3-07.mp3"> click here </a>Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1991037164402179552007-07-02T22:34:00.000-07:002007-07-02T22:36:01.943-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Action Alert: Pastors Aid For Cuba Detained At Canadian Border</span><br /><br />Saturday, June 30, 2007<br /><br /><br />IFCO/Pastors for Peace Action Alert <br /> <br />Call your Senators and Representatives (202- 224-3121) and<br />Email Your Senators <http://www.senate.gov/>http://www.senate.gov/ and<br />Representatives <http://www.house.gov/writerep/> http://www.house.gov/writerep/ Now and Monday!<br /> <br />Please pass this on to your email lists and phone trees!<br /> <br />Homeland Security Officials "Detain" Medical Supplies Destined for Cuba at Maine/Québec Border Despite Earlier Successful Crossings Today With Five Tons of Medical Aid Collected by Canadians for Cuba.<br /> <br />The aid collected in Québec by the Caravane d'amitié Québec-Cuba and destined for maternity clinics and nursing homes in Cuba, included a breast pump for nursing mothers, stethoscopes, used eyeglasses, a Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) and surgical gowns.<br /> <br />Pastors for Peace spent six hours in a standoff with Homeland Security attempting to negotiate passage of the medical aid before the shipment was detained for thirty days to investigate it's security threat to the U.S.<br /> <br />According to Greg Pease, (207- 297-2554) the Homeland Security officer in charge, he received instructions not to permit anything in transit to Cuba into the U.S.<br /> <br />"This detention by Homeland Security is outrageous." said Rev. Lucius Walker, executive director of IFCO/Pastors for Peace. "While Cuba is offering full scholarships to U.S. students to study medicine in Cuba, the U.S. government is denying transit of such basic items as breast pumps and surgical gowns. Why does the Maine border patrol have and ax to grind over breast pumps and surgical gowns? The contradictions are incredibly mean-spirited."<br /> <br />"Actions like these illustrate even further the issues raised by Michael Moore's film SiCKO."<br /> <br />"This precious cargo, bound for Cuba was collected by Canadians who will link up with U.S. routes of the 18th Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan. We intend to deliver these supplies to Cuba." added Rev. Walker.<br /> <br />This holiday weekend is the launch of the Friendshipment Caravan. Earlier crossings today into the U.S. from Vancouver into Blaine, WA and Winnipeg into Pembina ND occurred without incident.<br /> <br />Fourteen routes will stop in 125 U.S. cities, collecting aid and speaking out against the 45 year blockade of Cuba by the U.S. Over the course of two weeks, the Caravan expects to collect 100 tons of medical aid for Cuba.<br /> <br />On July 17, the Caravan intends to cross the U.S. border into Reynosa, Mexico. In past years, U.S. officials have attempted to seize the humanitarian aid it carried. According to Rev. Walker, anything is possible this year, given the continued antagonism by the Bush administration towards Cuba.<br /> <br />More information about the Pastors for Peace Caravan can be found at: <http://www.pastorsforpeace.org>www.pastorsforpeace.org or contact Lucia Bruno at 347-423-4330 or 212 926-5757.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-48895044539282068352007-06-18T14:29:00.000-07:002007-06-19T06:29:58.277-07:0018th Pastors for Peace US-Cuba Friendshipment in Ithaca July 4th<br /><br />We will be welcoming the Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba in Ithaca at Stewart Park, July 4th, 5 pm at the main pavilion. Grill items both meat and veggie and beverage will be provided. We ask that folks bring a dish to pass and make a contribution toward the caravan. A box of symbolic aid may be loaded on the caravan.<br /><br />Ellen P. Bernstein, who has organized 16 Congressional delegations to Cuba as well as playing a major role in all of Pastors for Peace's historic Cuba work, will be our featured speaker. <br /><br />RSVP Cris McConkey <cmcc@lightlink.com> 607/387-9830Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-6735278339256029032007-06-18T14:11:00.000-07:002007-06-18T14:27:34.071-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIa0KWc-rD9n7XGuh25_4eZslZMNrsS8WD2dmXmUCBLrateYD_AZ2jlqNbCmYgU56iddSHJPiGl5Fj2kF_p2nAZ_lLxkk061XPjBpoe6LJLHSA3F27vBqKRaq6LlbuQMRx3_4/s1600-h/937a07.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIa0KWc-rD9n7XGuh25_4eZslZMNrsS8WD2dmXmUCBLrateYD_AZ2jlqNbCmYgU56iddSHJPiGl5Fj2kF_p2nAZ_lLxkk061XPjBpoe6LJLHSA3F27vBqKRaq6LlbuQMRx3_4/s320/937a07.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077519122654970034" /></a><br />Los Zafiros–Music from the Edge of Time<br /><br />Take this opportunity to hear and learn about fabulous Cuban music--<br />of course the US State Department would rather you didn't, so what better reason to be sure to be there??? :)<br /><br />Also, you'll hear about local efforts to establish a sister city relationship between Ithaca and Cienfuegos Cuba.<br /><br />Cornell Cinema presents<br />Los Zafiros: Music from the Edge of Time<br /><br />Monday, June 18 at 8pm<br />Wednesday, June 20 at 8pm<br /><br />Willard Straight Theatre<br /><br />"Crowd-pleasing...an appealing mix of artistry, nostalgia and unspoken political overtones...a musical, historical & emotional odyssey." (Variety)<br /><br /><br /><br />directed by Lorenzo DeStefano<br />Music, history, and emotion fuel this dynamic, award-winning tribute to Los Zafiros, a band that was coming together in the tough district of Cayo Hueso in Havana at the same time John, Paul, George and Ringo were forming the Beatles in Liverpool in the early 1960s. Playing a brilliant mix of American inspired Doo Wop and traditional Latin forms, they became a sensation in Cuba and beyond before dissolving in the mid 1970s from the effects of the fast life, infighting and changing political and musical tastes. Thirty years after their breakup, the two surviving band members, multiple-Grammy winner and Buena Vista Social Club alumnus Manuel Galbán, and the group's co-founder, Miguel Cancio, reunite in the streets of present-day Havana, a place full of unforgettable songs and memories for them and for their still-loyal fans. Evocative archival films and recordings of the group are interwoven with newsreel footage that vividly parallels the Los Zafiros story with life in Cuba at the height of the Cold War. Engaging performance footage and original interviews help family members, fellow artists, and friends create a stirring and definitive portrait of The Sapphires for a whole new audience.<br /><br />More at www.loszafirosfilm.com<br /><br />Cosponsored with the Cuba Friendship Group of Greater Ithaca<br /><br />For more information call (607) 255-3522 or visit http://cinema.cornell.eduCris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-68313393797443976352007-04-16T08:01:00.000-07:002007-04-16T08:02:04.999-07:00Cancelled-Cuba friendship mtg <br /><br />Hi Folks - We need to cancel the Cuba Friendship Group of Greater Ithaca meeting on creating a sister city with Cienfuegos for tomorrow April 17th because of the storm. Our guests from Canada and Pittsburgh are not able to travel here. <br /><br />We'll schedule the meeting for a different, hopefully a more weather-friendly time. Stand by!<br /><br />Peace, Kathy RussellCris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-87876004873151925122007-04-03T08:18:00.000-07:002007-04-03T10:54:37.411-07:00Lisa Valanti featured speaker on Tuesday, April 17<br />Ithaca Unitarian Church annex, 208 E. Buffalo St.<br /><br />Due to a room scheduling conflict, THERE WILL BE NO BEANS&RICE/POTLUCK dinner meeting at the Unitarian Church in April. But, we WILL BE MEETING AT 7 PM for a very important program with Lisa Valanti, president of the US–Cuba Sister Cities Association.<br /><br />Scenes from Cienfuegos, the province where we would be have a sister community, will be part of her presentation.<br /><br />Because of the travel restrictions, specifically the repeal of licenses for people-to-people licenses under the Bush administration (dare I say the criminalization of travel?), we might opt to have initial meetings with our counteparts in Cienfuegos in Kingston, Ontario. Kingston has is a sister city with Cienfuegos. The idea of a three-way sister city exchange is particularly intriguing, but is very much ahead of the game at this point. <br /><br />Lisa suggests four areas for sister cities to work on once people-to-people exchanges, which were repealed by the Bush administration, are restored. They correspond to areas of health and education where Cuba has been particularly strong:<br /><br />1. study of the literacy campaign and the successful 'Si, se puede' model Cuba has used in many countries of the world, including a recent English program in Jamaica.<br /><br />2. continuing work w/ Pastors around the Latin American School of Medicine<br /><br />3. study of the 'school of social work' where disaffected street kids are trained and paid to do community social work, including interviewing residents in their neighborhoods to report on problems folks are experiencing in regard to services that are wanting or lacking.<br /><br />4. sistering with arts schools --including dance, plastic arts, and music.<br /><br />These are four areas which she thinks that sister cities can be particularly effective. However, she emphasizes that sister city is an open framework, and she cites many examples from sister restaurants to sister swamps.<br /><br /><br />In addition, we will be showing clips from the documentary Los Zafiros http:// and discussing a the film's debut in Ithaca and offer of the producer to allow a sister city fund raising event around the movie.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-25394048417921710602007-03-02T15:27:00.000-08:002007-03-02T15:41:04.961-08:00Film Screening — Ithaca Premier<br /><br />¡Salud!<br /><br />Tuesday, March 20, 7 pm<br />Ithaca Unitarian Church<br />Buffalo & Aurora Sts<br />Ithaca, NY<br /><br />Movie will be preceded by dish-to-pass dinner (beans & rice always provided)and meeting at 6 pm in the annex of the Unitarian Church, 208 E. Buffalo St. <br /><br />¡Salud! <br /><br />Find out what puts Cuba on the map in the quest for global health …<br />For more info on this film and to watch the trailer:<br /><a href="http://www.saludthefilm.net/">http://www.saludthefilm.net/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Co-sponsored by Cuba Friendship Group of Greater Ithaca, Durland Alternatives Library, and Social Justice Council First Unitarian Society of IthacaCris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-11574938034930411152007-02-02T15:18:00.000-08:002007-03-02T15:24:50.086-08:00Cuba Friendship Group presentation on Organic Agriculture<br /><br />The Cuba Friendship Group meets Tuesday, February 20 upstairs in the annex of the Unitarian Church, 208 E. Buffalo. Amy Garbinus, an organic farmer at Westhaven Farms, will be giving a slide presentation on the organic agriculture delegation she joined in Cuba last November.<br /><br /><br />* 6 pm Potluck (beans and rice will be provided)<br /><br />* 6:30 pm Meeting on agenda: sister city project; July 4th Pastors for Peace reception; travel bill and other legislation in Congress; future presentations and film screenings.<br /><br />* 7:30 pm Presentation on organic agriculture in Cuba.<br /><br />The Cuba Friendship Group group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please join us. Contact Cris cmcc_AT_lightlink_DOT_com 607/387-9830 or Kathy Russell russellk_AT_cortland_DOT_edu 273-4523.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1165037673890157822006-12-01T21:08:00.000-08:002006-12-02T04:12:01.613-08:00BBC 'Have Your Say' Program on Cuba 12-2-06<br /><br />Audio files:<br /><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/BBC-CUBA-12-01-06.ram">Real Audio</a><br /><br />If "Have your say" does another call in on Cuba (or any other topic we may want to comment on) the way it works is that you go to the BBC.COM web site, hit the link for "Have Your Say" look for the program of interest, then fill in the comment form and include your phone number. They will then call you if they want you to join the panel. The upcoming programs are all listed.<br /><br /><a href="http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=4855&&&edition=2&ttl=20061202051425"><br />What does the future hold for Cuba?</a><br />Cuba has begun it’s five day long celebration to mark the 80th birthday of President Fidel Castro. The birthday festivities had been originally scheduled for August but were postponed due to Castro’s ill health.<br /><br />Castro, the world's longest-serving political leader, has stayed away from the event under doctors orders, but it is not yet known whether he will be well enough to attend the weekend’s events.<br /><br />The celebrations also mark 50 years since Castro and fellow rebels landed by boat in Cuba to launch their revolution.<br /><br />Do you live in Cuba? Do you expect Castro to make a public appearance for his birthday? What impact has he had on the country and how do you think it will change without him? Will recent developments in the United States and Cuba change the relationship between the two countries?<br /><br />World Have Your Say, the radio phone-in programme on the World Service will be discussing these issues on Friday between 6pm and 7pm GMT. The guest will be Dr Wayne S. Smith, former head of the US Interests Section in Havana. If you have any questions, please post them here, leaving your telephone number if you would like to take part. It will not be published.<br /><br />Published: Wednesday, 29 November, 2006, 18:50 GMT 18:50 UKCris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1158584463994356432006-09-18T05:58:00.000-07:002006-09-18T06:01:04.013-07:00<b>Photos</b> from the rally for the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba. New York City September 12, 2006.<a href="http://news.webshots.com/album/554109821xctlKS"><img src="http://thumb10.webshots.net/t/26/27/4/70/41/2379470410042693710ALPYEy_th.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com"></a><br>by <a href=http://community.webshots.com/user/fotografiarjm> fotografiarjm</a>Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1158548266583837612006-09-17T19:57:00.000-07:002006-09-18T05:36:49.350-07:00<B>Video</B> from the rally for the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba. New York City September 12, 2006. Eight years ago on this date the five were arrested by the F.B.I..<br /><br />1. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7717510601782963444">Cuban 5: Leonard Weinglass, attorney for Antonio Guerrerro NYC 9-12-06</a> <embed style="width:400px; height:326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=7717510601782963444&hl=en"> </embed><br /> <p>Leonard Weinglass, attorney for Antonio Guerrerro, discusses the recent revelation of the 'dirty ten' newspaper reporters in Miami on the payroll of the U.S. government and a judge's decision on 9/11/06 ordering the release of known terrorist Posada Carriles.<br /><br />2. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8545257232106484445">Cuban 5: Letter by Fernando González for the Cuban Five 9-12-06 NYC</a> Letter by Fernando González for the Cuban Five.<br /><br />3. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4239322701868874983">Cuban 5:Former political prisoner Antonio Camacho Negron 9-12-06 NYC</a><embed style="width:400px; height:326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-4239322701868874983&hl=en"> </embed><br /> Recently released political prisoner and Puerto Rican independista Antonio Camacho Negron speaks at the Free the Five rally in New York City on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. En español with English subtitles.<br /><br />4. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5056172040143095540">Cuban 5: Ramon Labanino's letter -Cathy Carlson (Venceremos Brigade) NYC 9-12-06</a> Cathy Carlson of Venceremos Brigade reads a letter by Ramon Labañino, one of the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba. <br /><br />5. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1594389941089925474">Cuban 5: Poet and activist Amina Baraka 9-12-06 NYC</A> Poet and activist Amina Baraka.<br /><br />6. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6766077250264835369">Cuban 5: Rev. Lucius Walker, IFCO/Pastors for Peace NYC 9-12-06</A> The Rev. Lucius Walker, executive director of IFCO/Pastors for Peace.<br /><br />7. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2233978279047082993">Cuban 5: Maura DeLuca SWP candidate for Governor of New York NYC 9-12-06</a> Maura DeLuca, Socialist Workers Party candidate for Governor of New York.<br /><br />8. <A HREF="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4691653706197439277">Cuban 5: Larry Hamm (People's Organization for Progress) 9-12-06 NYC</a> Larry Hamm of the People's Organization for Progress.<br /><br />9. <A HREF="">Cuban 5: Antonio Guerrerro's letter —Osiris Flores 9-12-06 NYC</A> Osiris Flores of the Answer Coalition reads a letter by Antonio Guerrerro for the Cuban Five.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1158345486506598032006-09-15T10:37:00.001-07:002006-09-18T05:26:16.093-07:00<B>Audio</B> from the rally for the five Cuban patriots unjustly imprisoned for the “crime” of risking their lives in order to stop violent terrorist attacks from the U.S. on Cuba. New York City September 12, 2006. Eight years ago on this date the five were arrested by the F.B.I..<br /><br />1. Leonard Weinglass, attorney for Antonio Guerrerro<br><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Leonard_Weinglass.ram">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Leonard_Weinglass.mp3">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />2. reads letter by Fernando González for the Cuban 5<br><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Cuban_5_letter.ram">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Cuban_5_letter.mp3">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />3. Antonio Camacho Negron<br><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Antonio_Camacho_Negron.ram">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Antonio_Camacho_Negron.mp3">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />4. Cathy Carlson of Venceremos Brigade reads letter by Ramon_Labañino for the Cuban 5<br><br /><a href="">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />5. Poet and activist Amina Baraka<br><br /><a href="">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />6. Rev. Lucius Walker, Exec. director IFCO/Pastors for Peace<br><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Lucius_Walker.ram">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Lucius_Walker.mp3">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />7. Maura DeLuca, Socialist Workers Party candidate for Governor of New York<br><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Maura_DeLuca.ram">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Maura_DeLuca.mp3">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />8. Larry Hamm, People's Organization for Progress<br><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Larry_Hamm.ram">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Larry_Hamm.mp3">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p><br />9. Osiris Flores of the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition reads letter by Antonio Guerrerro for the Cuban 5<br><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Antonio_Guerrerro_O_Flores.ram">Real Audio file for telephone modems</a><br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Antonio_Guerrerro_O_Flores.mp3">MP3 for broadband streaming or download</a><br /><p>Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1158271264144185122006-09-14T15:00:00.000-07:002006-09-14T19:47:51.746-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/371/3333/1600/Antonio_Camacho_Negron.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/371/3333/320/Antonio_Camacho_Negron.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Recently released political prisoner and Puerto Rican independista Antonio Camacho Negron speaks at the Free the Five rally in New York City on Tuesday, November 12, 2006. En español.<br /><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Antonio_Camacho_Negron.ram">Real Audio 16 kbps for slow telephone modem connections</a><p><a href="http://cmprovideo.com/Cuba/2006/Antonio_Camacho_Negron.mp3">MP3 audio for broadband or download</a>Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1153937981429215302006-07-24T23:59:00.000-07:002006-07-31T11:58:32.380-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">WHCU interview with Dan Burgevin after his return from Cuba with Pastors for Peace 7-24-06</span><br /><a href="http://www.lightlink.com/cmcc/Cuba/WHCU_Burgevin_7-24-06.ram"> Real Audio 32 kbps for faster telephone modem connections</a><br /><a href="http://www.lightlink.com/cmcc/Cuba/WHCU_Burgevin_7-24-06_16K.ram">Real Audio 16 kbps for slow telephone modem connections</a>Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1153914848480509002006-07-17T23:59:00.000-07:002006-07-31T11:53:49.070-07:00<embed style="width:400px; height:326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=3587760363466726286&hl=en"> </embed><br /><p></p> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">End the travel ban! Lift the blockade!</span> On July 17, 2006, the 37th Contingent of the Venceremos Brigade returned from Cuba and crossed the Peace Bridge from Canada to Buffalo, N.Y. on the final leg of their travel challenge. Features actualities on the bridge and welcoming on the street corner by supporters and members of the Twelve Eight Path Band, interviews with brigadistas, welcoming at an adjacent park by Rochester's Raging Grannies, and a concluding interview with Bob Guild.Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31644059.post-1154095135464239832006-06-23T23:59:00.000-07:002006-07-31T12:00:43.710-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">WHCU interview with Lisa Valanti and Dan Burgevin 6-23-06</span><br /><a href="http://www.lightlink.com/cmcc/Cuba/WHCU_PFP_Caravan_6-23-06.ram">Real Audio 32 kbps for faster telephone modem connections</a><br /><a href="http://www.lightlink.com/cmcc/Cuba/WHCU_PFP_Caravan_6-23-06_16.ram">Real Audio 16 kbps for slow telephone modem connections</a>Cris McConkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09524824791002359767noreply@blogger.com0