Isaac Saney is the author of Cuba: A Revolution in Motion, a detailed look at the Cuban Revolution since the beginning of the economic crisis that confronted Cuba with the collapse of the Soviet trade bloc until today. This is perhaps the best comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of Cuba. It tells the truth about Cuba -- not as a Paradise on Earth, but an honest reflection of real life and real politics from someone who does know and understand the Cuban Revolution.

Saney's film African Stalinigrad: Cuba And Southern African Liberation documents the decisive role of Cuba in achieving the independence of Namibia and ending racist rule in South Africa. It includes footage of the visit of Nelson Mandela to Cuba and his moving speech in praise of the invaluable contribution of Cuba to the liberation struggles of Africa; the critical 1988 Battle of Cuito Cuanavale and commentary by Fidel Castro.

There will be four presentations:

April 20, 4:00 pm

Cuba and Southern African Liberation

(including a showing of the film African Stalingrad:...)

Columbia College - Collins Hall, Room 602

624 S. Michigan

April 20, 7:00 pm

Politics, Revolution And Development: Governance In Cuba

DePaul University - Center for Latino Research

Schmitt Academic Center, Room 154

Lincoln Park Campus - 2320 N. Kenmore

April 25, 7:00 pm

Cuba and Southern African Liberation

(including a showing of the film African Stalingrad:...)

Trinity United Church of Christ

400 W. 95th St

April 27, 7:00 pm

Author Reading of Cuba: A Revolution in Motion

(including a showing of the film African Stalingrad:...)

Oak Park Public Library, Veteran's Room - Level 2

834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301

708-383-8200

(for directions visit http://www.oppl.org/mainlibrary/index.htm)

For more information contact:

Chicago Cuba Coalition: 312-663-0527

or

Chicago Committee to Free the Cuban 5: Stan Smith, 773-376-7521

About Isaac Saney

Isaac Saney is on the faculty of the College of Continuing Education, Dalhousie University. He is also an adjunct professor of International Development Studies at Saint Mary's University, both institutions are in Halifax, Canada. He has advanced degrees in International Development Studies and Law, with research interests in Cuba, international political economy, race and racism, and Black Nova Scotian history, areas on which he regularly lectures and publishes. His teaching has encompassed courses on Cuba, Caribbean political economy, law & human rights and African Canadian history. He has published articles in several journals & magazines, including Race & Class, Socialism & Democracy, Global Research and Peace In Perspective. He is the author of Cuba: A Revolution in Motion and associate editor of the "Dossier On Palestine".

Saney has spent many extended periods of time in Cuba conducting research, presenting at conferences and participating in various solidarity activities. He is also very active in the anti-war/peace movement and is a self-described internationalist, whose roots lie in Trinidad & Tobago and Nova Scotia, Canada.

Flyer for Saney presentations in Chicago