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DESCRIPTION:A benefit for the National Committee to Free the Cuban Five\n\nPlease join 
 us for an evening of music and poetry with\nJimmy Santiago Baca Renowned 
 poet, author of A Glass of Water and Rita & Julia\nAlso, poet Jack 
 Hirschman and music by Ronald Rosario\n\nJimmy Santiago Baca, born in New 
 Mexico of Indio-Mexican descent, is a renowned poet and author, recipient 
 of the American Book Award, and the prestigious International Award for his 
 memoir, A Place to Stand. In his new and first novel, A Glass of Water, 
 Baca’s rich imagery and moving narrative of a Mexican family’s 
 migration and experience in southern New Mexico highlight the struggle of 
 millions of immigrants who\nstrive for a better life. \n\nThe Cuban Five 
 are five men unjustly imprisoned for more than 11 years by the U.S. 
 government for protecting Cuba from attacks by Miami-based terrorists. A 
 worldwide movement is fighting to free Gerardo Hernández, Ramón 
 Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando González and René González. 
 \n\nSupporters of the Cuban Five include: Danny Glover, Alice Walker, 
 Martin Sheen, Twelve Nobel Prize recipients including Desmond Tutu, The 
 Trade Union Congress in Britain, Hundreds of Mexican, British, Canadian, 
 European parliament members.\n\n$10 Donation (no one turned away for lack 
 of funds)\nRefreshments provided.\n\nSponsored by The National Committee to 
 Free the Cuban Five and Middle East Children’s Alliance\n\nFor more 
 information and to purchase tickets in advance, contact us 
 at:\n415.821.6545 or visit www.FreetheFive.org\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/11/19/18629324.php
SUMMARY:Benefit for the Cuban Five featuring author Jimmy Santiago Baca
LOCATION:Mission Cultural Center\n2868 Mission St., San Francisco\nOne block from 
 24th & Mission BART
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/11/19/18629324.php
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