Venceremos Brigade
The Venceremos Brigade is an international organization founded in 1969 by members of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and officials of the Republic of Cuba. It was formed as a coalition of young people to show solidarity with the Cuban Revolution by working side by side with Cuban workers, challenging U.S. policies towards Cuba, including the United States embargo against Cuba. The yearly brigade trips, which as of 2010 have brought more than 9,000 people to Cuba, continue today and are coordinated with the Pastors For Peace Friendship Caravans to Cuba. The 48th Brigade travelled to Cuba in July 2017.
Cuban propaganda poster welcoming brigadistas to the island | |
| Formation | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Type | Political organization |
| Purpose | Solidarity with Cuba |
| Location | |
| Services | Travel to Cuba |
| Fields | Volunteer labor |
Key people | Carl Oglesby (Creator) Bernardine Dohrn (Director) |
Parent organization | Students for a Democratic Society |
| Affiliations | Antonio Maceo Brigade (inspired) |
| Website | vb4cuba |
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