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 Venezuela
is the country chosen to host Black
August International
2007.
Under the leadership of Hugo
Chavez, Venezuela has
successfully developed a political model that empowers the people of
Venezuela and departs from the Western imperialist model. Chavez's
work extends beyond his own country. Venezuela has offered for low
cost oil to be used within the United States for heating of the low
income homes of the poor and disenfranchised. In addition, Venezuela
has offered millions of dollars to rebuild the New Orleans
infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. In the fall of 2006,
Jesus "Chucho" Garcia, a leader of the Afro-Venezuelan
Network, visited MXGM's
New York office to exchange ideas and develop collaborative
projects with chapter
members. The Afro-Venezuelan Network is an anti-oppression
organization in Venezuela that represents the best interests of
people of African descent in Venezuela. Black August International
2007: Venezuela is a milestone evidencing the continued collaboration
between US-based MXGM and the Afro-Venezuelan Network.
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