## SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

### *SEMINARS ON COMMUNITY CONCERNS

Action-oriented discussions on the pressing problems facing working-class communities, led by activists in the struggles. We will cover such subjects as: Unemployment and the fight for jobs. The welfare system. Housing and tenants' rights. How to fight high prices. Voting and elections—how it works. And more.

Wednesdays, 8-9 pm, beginning July 10. Free.

### *PAUL ROBESON CULTURAL CAFE

Jazz. Folk music. Poetry. Dance. Come and enjoy progressive art in an atmosphere of good fellowship.

Sunday evenings, 7-10 pm, beginning July 7.

### *CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP

Plays. Black history. Folk music. Sewing. Silk screen printing. First aid. Trips.

Saturdays, 1-3 pm, beginning July 13. Free.

*Special Music Workshop*, July 8-12, Monday to Friday, 1-3 pm. Led by a professional musician, who will form a children's choir from the children in the workshop. Join the workshop, learn instrumental music, and be part of the choir. Free.

### *TUTORING PROGRAM

Individual help in basic math, reading, and writing skills. For all ages. Call for times and dates. Free.

## SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Each course meets once a week for six weeks.

Requested donation: $6 per course.

$10 for 2. $15 for 3.

### I. FUNDAMENTALS OF MARXIST-LENINIST PHILOSOPHY

Mondays, 8-9 pm, beginning July 8

Instructors: Susan Borenstein & Brian Williams

The foundations of the Marxist-Leninist world outlook. Begins with the concepts of materialism and dialectics, to explain the historical development of the mode of production, and the role of the class struggle in it. The role of the State as an instrument of class domination; and the Socialist Revolution and the Dictatorship of the Proletariat. This course is both a follow-up to "Introduction to Marxism-Leninism" and a basic course in itself. Even Movement "veterans" find need to brush up on these important concepts.

### II. SPANISH FOR ACTIVISTS

Wednesdays, 8-9:30 pm, beginning July 10

Instructors: Melvin Metelits and John Stuckey

A beginning course designed especially for political work in Spanish-speaking communities. Instruction will be individualized, with some group discussion, and conversational skills will be emphasized.

### III. NEW THEORIES OF REVOLUTION

Thursday, 8-9:30 pm, beginning July 11

Instructors: Anthony Monteiro and guest

In this new period of revolutionary upheaval comes an intensification of the ideological struggle. New problems arise as objective conditions change. New theories emerge, and established theories are challenged: Has the working class been "integrated" or "bought off"? Is the "Third World" now the vanguard? New possibilities emerge out of the shift of balance of forces: Is it possible to leap over stages of development? Is peaceful coexistence desirable? Is peaceful transition feasible? The theories of Trotsky and Mao, of Marcuse, Fanon, Debray and other will be critically examined, viewed against the time-tested principles of Marxism-Leninism, and recent developments in the world revolutionary movement.

Recommended readings available at the W.E.B. DuBois Bookstore, located at the Center. Hours: 10 am-6 pm Tues.-Fri; 10 am-3 pm Sat. Phone 978-8663.

Vote Communist in 1974

Anthony Monteiro for Congress

3rd Congressional District

Sondra Patrinos for State Assembly

198th Legislative District

Paul Robeson Cafe

Join us in our cultural cafe, Sunday evenings, 6:30-10:30pm, beginning June 15th. Enjoy music, poetry, drama, dance. Play cards, checkers, chess. Good people... good conversation. Bring your friends!

Donation only $1.00 (50¢ for unemployed). Refreshments will be sold.

FREEDOM THEATER BENEFIT PERFORMANCE

"MO' SKETCHES" -- REFLECTIONS OF LIFE
a two-act original play by FREEDOM THEATER,
followed by cocktail party with the cast.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8th., 3:00 pm.
tickets - $5

call: CE5-3461 or VI9-0332

Proceeds to benefit Thomas Nabried Center

mon

8PM

# I THE STRUGGLE FOR WOMEN'S EQUALITY

OCTOBER 6th
THE CLASS NATURE OF THE
WOMAN QUESTION

Instructor:

Sheila Carter, Chairper -
son, United Women's Action
Committee

OCTOBER 13th
ANALYSIS OF THE WOMEN 'S
MOVEMENT TODAY

Instructor:

Carmen Ristorrucci, Sec'ty,
Comm. on Women's Equality,
CPUSA

OCTOBER 20th
THE SPECIAL OPPRESSION OF
BLACK WOMEN

Instructor:

To be announced

OCTOBER 27th
WOMEN IN THE LABOR MOVEMENT

Instructor:

Ann Phillips, Co-chairper-
son, Trade Unionists for
Action and Democracy

NOVEMBER 3rd.
WOMEN UNDER SOCIALISM

Instructor:

Sondra Patrinos, Exec. Sec' ty,
Communist Party of Eastern
Pennsylvania and Delaware

wed

8PM

## II FUNDAMENTALS OF MARXISM-LENINISM

INSTRUCTORS: Jackie Akins and Jeanne Woods

A basic course in the philosophical and economic foundations of Marxism - Leninism, the science of revolution. We will discuss the historical development of Marxism; the basic laws of materialist dialectics; classes and class struggle; the theory of the state; and more in the light of current political developments and problems.

No previous courses required for registration.

sat

1PM

## IV SPECIAL PRESS WORKSHOP

INSTRUCTORS: *Daily World* Staff

Techniques for covering demonstrations, strikes, etc.; writing lead stories and organizing material for the working-class press will be taught.

CLASS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

thurs

8PM

# III THE NONCAPITALIST ROAD OF DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

INSTRUCTOR: Tony Monteiro

The liberation of Africa from colonialism in the past quarter of a century has opened the way for the peoples of Africa to determine their own future. Many countries-- including Tanzania, Republic of the Congo, Egypt, and the Somali Republic-- have rejected capitalism as a basis for the improvement of the lives of their peoples, and have embarked on a non-capitalist road of development. This course will examine what that road is, and what its singularity is for Africa, and for the world.

STUDY MARXISM-LENINISM EVERY DAY

READ the

**DAILY WORLD**

Fighting Voice of
Working People

INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN'S YEAR

The 27th General Assembly, acting on the initiative of the Women's International Democratic Federation and a number of other women's organizations, proclaimed 1975 International Women's Year. This decision both testifies to the recognition of the growing role women play in modern society and stresses the need to put an end to their discrimination wherever it still exists.

In the United States, this year is marked not only by a continued growth in women's activities, but by a shift in the character of the women's movement. In keeping with the advancement of detente, closer relations are developing between the U.S. and the world women's movements.

Also noteworthy are the activities of new women's organizations with a working-class base. These include the Coalition of Labor Union Women, and the United Women's Action Committee.

International Women's Year presents great possibilities for initiative involving the representatives of millions of people in the struggle for peace, equality and economic security. It calls for the participation of all progressives to realize this potential.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

--Each class meets once a week for four weeks--

I. FUNDAMENTALS OF MARXISM-LENINISM -- PART I
Instructor: MELVIN METELITS
Mondays, 8-9:30 pm, begins Feb. 10

An "intermediate" course discussing indepth the concepts of the dialectical progression of historical epochs, the theory of the State, the labor theory of value, and the transition from capitalism to socialism. Reading from the works of Marx, Engles, Lenin, and Stalin.

II. ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE BLACK WORKER- PART I
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 pm, begins Feb. 12

1. Labor and the Black Worker during the Era of Slavery - Dr. PHILIP FONER, History Dept. - Lincoln University.

2. The Civil War and Reconstruction - WILLIAM CRAWFORD, manager, W.E.B. DuBois Bookstore.

3. The Knights of Labor and the Early AF of L -- GEORGE MEYERS, Nat'l. Labor Sect'y, CPUSA

4. The AF of L and the Black Workers, 1881-1917 - HENRY WINSTON, Nat'l. Chairman, CPUSA.

III. HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT- PART I
Thursdays, 8-9:30 pm, begins Feb. 13
Instructors: PHILIP NOVICK and ZMIRA

1. History of the Jewish People

2. The Birth of Israel

3. Israeli Domestic Policy

4. Rise of Israeli Imperialism

Tribute to Tom Nabried

January 21 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Tom Nabried, militant fighter for the working class, courageous leader of the Communist Party. He lived and worked in the community which houses this Center, dedicated in his name.

Tom Nabried was born in Columbia, Georgia, in 1902, the son of a tenant farmer. He was an organizer of industrial unions in the 30's, and later organized the first unemployed councils in North Philadelphia. He worked actively to build the National Negro Congress, a forerunner in the fight for the rights of Black people.

Tom Nabried's entire life was devoted to the struggle for Black liberation, peace, and Socialism. He was a modest man, a leader, a teacher. We are proud to follow in his footsteps, and dedicate ourselves to build this Center, to carry on his ideals and work.

PRE-REGISTRATION --- BEGINS FEBRUARY 3rd.

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

COURSE(S) (please circle) I II III

DONATION (check or money order) $

(Requested donation: $5 per course; $8 for two; $12 for three.) ½ price for unemployed

If you would like to help out in the Center, please check whether you are available: mornings __, evenings __, week-ends.

Labor Donated

mon

7:30 P.M.

# I BASIC CONCEPTS OF MARXISM-LENINISM

Instructor: Bill Crawford

Begins: May 24 (6 weeks)

A lecture-discussion course which will look at current issues of concern from a Marxist-Leninist point of view. We will examine questions such as: What is freedom? What is the difference between democracy in capitalist countries and socialist democracy? Is racism inevitable? Can reforms alone solve the problems of poverty, war, and repression? And more.

No previous study is necessary for this course.

# Ia POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CAPITALISM II

Instructors: Mark Obrinsky
Ralph Faris

Begins: May 24 (6 weeks)

This course will analyze the underlying foundations of capitalism and its laws of motion. We will specifically examine the causes of capitalist crises; the development of monopoly capitalism and imperialism; national liberation; the general crisis of capitalism; state monopoly capitalism; and socialism.

Prerequisite: Political Economy I or its equivalent.

wed

7:30 P.M.

## II U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND THE "THIRD WORLD"

( Held over from Winter Quarter )

Instructor: Tony Monteiro

Begins: May 26 (6 weeks)

**SPECIAL GUEST LECTURER –

HENRY WINSTON **

Nat'l Chairman, Communist Party, USA

This course will trace the history of U.S. Poli-
cy toward the nations of Africa, Asia, and
Latin America since World War II We will dis-
cuss the role of N.A.T.O. and other imperialist
military blocs; Zionism and the Middle East;
developments within the United Nations;
Maoism; the impact of national liberation
movements; and the world Communist move-
ment. We will focus on the new pamphlet by
Henry Winston, "The Moynihan-Kissinger
Doctrine and the "Third World."

READ the

DAILY WORLD

Bicente

thurs

7:30 P.M.

III PUBLIC EDUCATION...THE
STRUGGLE FOR QUALITY
AND EQUALITY

Begins: May 27 (6 weeks)

Led by active teachers and union members, this course will focus on the problems in the struggle for quality, integrated public education in Philadelphia. The sessions will be devoted to an examination of the politics of public school funding; the Board of Education; desegregation and the fight to end racism in public education; the role of the labor movement, historically and presently; and curriculum and content.

mon

8PM

# DYNAMICS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PROCESS...
a strategy for our time

BEGINS: Jan. 19 (4 weeks)

INSTRUCTORS: A Collective of leadership of the Communist Party

The current analysis and policies of the Communist Party, USA on major world and domestic developments, derived at its historic 21st National Convention. What is the new stage in the decline of world capitalism? How do we make detente an irreversible reality? What are the new forms of U.S. imperialist penetration and activities abroad? What is the significance of the "Big Mac" takeover of New York City? How do we launch a massive offensive against the poison of racism? What new trends are visible among the masses of U.S. people, particularly in the trade union movement? What is the role of the Communist Party? These and many other questions will be posed for discussion.

wed

8PM

U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
& THE "3rd WORLD"

BEGINS: Jan. 21 (6 weeks)

INSTRUCTOR: Tony Monteiro

*SPECIAL GUEST LECTURER*
HENRY WINSTON, NAT'L CHM. COMMUNIST PARTY, USA

This course will trace the history of U.S. policy towards the nations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America since World War II. We will discuss the role of NATO and the other military blocs; Maoism; Zionism and the Middle East; developments within the United Nations; the impact of national liberation movements and the world Communist movement.

Special attention will be given to the new strategy reflected in the Ford-Rocke - feller-Kissenger appointment of Daniel Moynihan as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and its relationship to their racist domestic policy. We will focus on the new pamphlet by Henry Winston, "The Moynihan-Kissenger Doctrine and the Third World."

thurs

8PM

POLITICAL ECONOMY I

BEGINS: Jan. 22 (6 weeks)

INSTRUCTORS: Ralph Faris
Mark Obrinsky

This is a fundamental course
dealing with the Marxist an-
alysis of capitalism. We will
examine commodity production,
the labor theory of value,
labor and capital, the hidden
origin of profits, and the
inner dynamics of the capital-
ist system. This course will
provide the background neces-
sary to understand the current
economic crisis in the capi-
talist world.

READ the

DAILY WORLD

Pre-Registration Form

# OUR REVOLUTIONARY HERITAGE

In this year which marks the bicentennial of the birth of this nation, the heritage of the people's struggles of the past 200 years is resurging with new vitality, taking many forms, and reaching higher levels.

From the anti-slavery strategy to the anti-monopoly front, Fredrick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and W.E.B. DuBois live on.

In the militant struggles of the working class in defense of its living standards, to repulse creeping fascism and expand democratic rights, William Z. Foster, Mother Bloor, Martin Luther King, and Thomas Nabried live on.

They live on, not in the history books of bourgeois scholars, but in the heroic actions of the masses of people who fulfill their legacy.

This is our revolutionary heritage, a heritage of struggle against brutal exploitation, inhuman racism and national oppression and bestial war. It is a heritage which we boldly carry on, one which will lead to the victory of socialism -- and a new day for humanity.

Bicentenario
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