Chinese Generals in the Cuban Revolution

Our History Is Still Being Written: The Story of Three Chinese-CubanGenerals in the Cuban Revolution

Wed., Nov. 19, 7 p.m. - University of Minnesota - Anderson Hall Room210, Reception to Follow

Armando Choy, Gustavo Chui, and Moisés Sío Wong tell the story oftheir participation in the Cuban revolution from its triumph in 1959to today. In the book, Our History Is Still Being Written: The Storyof Three Chinese-Cuban Generals in the Cuban Revolution, published byPathfinder Press, they recount Cuba's more than five decades ofrevolutionary action and internationalism—from Angola to Venezuelatoday, where Cuban volunteers are collaborating to advance medicalcare, education, and urban agriculture.

They tell the little-known history of Chinese immigration to Cuba, theinvolvement of Chinese in Cuba's revolutionary struggles, and therevolution's example in combating racist discrimination againstChinese and Blacks, and much more.

Sponsors: Black Student Union, Political Science Dept. La Raza,American Indian Student Center, MN Cuba Committee, Twin CitiesPathfinder Books, others

Panelists: Dionne Dillard, Pres. BSU; August Nimtz, ProfessorPolitical Science, Daniel Yang, American Indian Movement, MartinKoppel, Pathfinder Press

More information: mncuba@gmail.com, 612 623-3452