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DESCRIPTION:You are Invited to attend a reception hosted by   City Councilpersons Kriss 
 Worthington and   Dona Spring  on the occasion of the release of Bob 
 Avakian’s new memoir,   “From Ike to Mao and Beyond: My Journey from 
 Mainstream America to Revolutionary Communist” and on the occasion of    
 HONOR BOB AVAKIAN DAY  A VOICE THAT SHOULD BE HEARD  OCTOBER 6, 2005  5pm 
 to 7pm  Berkeley City Hall  Redwood & Empire Room, 6th Floor   2180 Milvia 
 Street  Berkeley CA   (Between Allston Way and Center Street)  The struggle 
 for Bob Avakian’s voice to be heard in the face of harassment and 
 hounding by the government and reactionary forces resonates with many of us 
 here in Berkeley who have been refugees from many different kinds of 
 repression. We give recognition to Bob Avakian as an important and unique 
 voice on the political scene today who dares to go for the truth. His voice 
 and work are an important reference point for debate and discussion over 
 how to thoroughly root out all oppression and social injustice.    For more 
 information about this day and other activities call:  Bob Avakian Promo 
 Committee at: 415-902-7936  b_a_promot@yahoo.com    	  These are some of 
 the reasons to Honor Bob Avakian --  On the occasion of the release of his 
 new memoir, “From Ike to Mao and Beyond”, we honor Bob Avakian, 
 long-time fighter against social injustice and passionate visionary for a 
 better world.  Bob Avakian, whose personal and political journey began here 
 in Berkeley, is a courageous advocate for radical social transformation.  
 He is a determined and dedicated fighter in the struggle against 
 imperialism, racism and capitalism.  Bob Avakian takes his place as one of 
 the foremost radical thinkers and leaders in the U.S. today.  The struggle 
 for Bob Avakian’s voice to be heard in the face of harassment and 
 hounding by the government and reactionary forces resonates with many of us 
 here in Berkeley who have been refugees from many different kinds of 
 repression.  Bob Avakian grew up in Berkeley at a special time, was 
 profoundly affected by, and contributed to the “Berkeley Mix” of 
 intellectual ferment and racial diversity. He emerged as a leader as early 
 as high school, running for Berkeley student body president, playing 
 quarterback for the football team, and forging friendships across the 
 racial and class divides.  After surviving a life-threatening illness he 
 went on to become an honor student at UC where he pursued his passion for 
 poetry and literature. Later he responded to the call of Mario Savio and 
 others, becoming active in the Free Speech Movement - opening his eyes to 
 the need for the people themselves to take political action.  His vision 
 and commitment deepened as he jumped with both feet into the movement to 
 stop the War in Viet Nam becoming a leader in the “Stop the Draft Week” 
 and helping build the Peace and Freedom Party.  He was an early supporter 
 and companion of the Black Panther Party, stepping out in the midst of 
 controversy to stand with their struggle for the liberation of Black people 
 in the U.S. He worked closely with Eldridge Cleaver, Bobby Seale and Huey 
 Newton, and boldy fought in their defense in the face of repeated attacks 
 by government authorities.  Stepping forward as a leader himself out of the 
 struggles of the 60’s, he played a key role in the formation of the 
 Revolutionary Union and later the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA of 
 which he is Chairman.  Targeted for political persecution by a government 
 determined to silence his views, he was forced to go into exile in 1981.  
 He is an innovative and internationally recognized thinker who has forged 
 new pathways in Marxist thought and at the same time has never lost his 
 ability to connect with everyday people. In addition to his memoir, he has 
 authored numerous works on subjects as diverse as democracy, religion, art, 
 philosophy and basketball.  An ardent and implacable opponent of the 
 current and economic order, he has critically analyzed the tremendous 
 achievements, as well as the setbacks and shortcomings of socialism in the 
 Soviet Union and China, and out of this has forged an inspiring and 
 challenging new vision for social transformation and unleashing of human 
 freedom and potential.  We give recognition to Bob Avakian as an important 
 and unique voice on the political scene today who dares to go for the 
 truth. His voice and work are an important reference point for debate and 
 discussion over how to thoroughly root out all oppression and social 
 injusti  \n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/10/03/77223.php
SUMMARY:Bob Avakian Day
LOCATION:Berkeley City Hall  2180 Miliva Street, Redwood Rm, 6th Flr  Berkeley CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2005/10/03/77223.php
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