CPUSA: Henry Winston: An unsung hero of Black History.

Who was Henry Winston?   An unsung hero of Black History.   Winston was an African American. A Cold War political prisoner.  A communist.   Imprisoned with other communist leaders for a “conspiracy” to teach revolution, Winston was stricken with a brain tumor behind bars.   Thousands around the world rallied for his release.   Fidel Castro offered to trade the imprisoned Bay of Pigs mercenaries for his release.   President John F. Kennedy granted him executive clemency, but his release was too late.   Henry Winston went blind from medical negligence while serving a prison term because of his belief in a Socialist USA.   Come celebrate the life of Henry Winston.     Speakers:   Angela Y. Davis, professor, activist, former political prisoner   Jarvis Tyner, Executive Vice-Chair, Communist Party   Charlene Mitchell, labor and political activist, founder of the Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism   Danny Rubin, National Board, Communist Party   Special Tributes:   Vinie Burrows, veteran actor and activist   Harmonic Insurgence, a cappella choral group   MC:   Judith Le Blanc, National Field Director, Peace Action     Sunday Feb 19, 2012 2:00 PM Henry Winston Unity Hall 235 W. 23rd Street, 2nd floor New York, NY   Fruit, Wine And Cheese Reception to Follow   Donation: $10 in advance • $15 at the door • $5 Low-income Purchase advance tickets online and RSVP on Facebook   For more information call: 646-556-7409   Make checks payable to: People Before Profits Education Fund   Sponsors People Before Profits Ed. Fund • Communist Party USA  Young Communist League • PeoplesWorld.org     More on the life and legacy of Henry Winston:   Henry Winston and the African American Freedom Struggle by Jarvis Tyner   I Remember Winnie by Jarvis Tyner