Next week marks the anniversary of the death of mass-murderer Che Guevara.
Many of us have had more than our share of run-ins with ignorant hipsters sporting t-shirts and messenger bags with the idealized image of the "revolutionary poster boy." Like most Cubans, I'm not shy about offering the truth of who Che was and why their t-shirt is not cool.
Sometimes, as most Cubans can attest to, it's an exhausting uphill battle. You almost have to start from scratch and explain the historical truth about Cuba and Castro and that murderous rat-bastard Che.
So I was thrilled to receive a call from the Vice-President of Young America's Foundation, Patrick Coyle, asking if I would be willing to get the word out about "No More Che Day 2010."
If you click on this link, Young America's Foundation can provide you with free copies of their "Victims of Che Guevara" poster and other download-able fliers to distribute for No More Che Day.
I would ask that you forward YAF's link through your own blogs and also on Facebook and Twitter.
A big Thank You to YAF for getting it. Let the re-education begin.
(cross-posted at Babalú blog)
finally…maybe if we can clue in some of the well-known celebrities, we can now finally stop seeing these “bobos” wearing Che shirts and looking ridiculous (not to mention ignorant of what he REALLY stands for…but that’s not important right now as Marta would say!)Thanks Marta as always for being the voice to the masses of stuff that really means something to your “people” …:) XO
Thanks, Michele.I get a little crazed about the Che image on things. I always hope it’s ignorance and not willful.
Besos,
Marta
Hi Marta,Finally!! This is so awesome, I will make sure these posters get distributed all over the place! Sadly though, my son’s birthday is on the 9th as well, he will turn 10. Bitter sweet since justice prevailed on that day, I just wish it would have been a different day….Thank you for forwarding ths info. Laura
Laura,Thank you for responding. And happy birthday to your son. It’s still a day to celebrate. 😉
Besos!