Down below and to the left, where the heart is

Children at an autonomous education project in ChiapasThe Zapatista Rebellion Lives!

Rich Stahler-Sholk recently returned from a year in Chiapas, Mexico, where he spent time in Zapatista indigenous villages in the Lacandón Jungle.

Come hear about this grassroots movement to create autonomous government, including community-based education, health, justice, and local decision-making structures.

Tuesday, October 10th, 7:30 p.m.WHERE: First Baptist Church, Memorial Lounge

512 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor (between Division and State, parking on Washington St. side)

Download the flyer and spread the word.

Richard Stahler-Sholk is a professor of political science at Eastern Michigan University. His academic interests focus on Latin American social movements, rebellion/revolution, democratization, and political economy (particularly neoliberal globalization and its alternatives).  He has written on the Nicaraguan revolution and Central American politics.  His recent work focuses on the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas, Mexico, where he has served as a human rights observer on numerous occasions since 1994.

Published by Chuck on Oct 05, 2006 under Latin America

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