UCBHM DAMA TEL:216‑736‑3263 Jul 21,98 14:13 No.014 P.01

Join with Puerto Ricans and supporters from Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Minneapolis, Colorado,

Texas, Orlando, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, y Washington, DC

All out to Washington DC

July 25, 1998

* Yes to the Puerto Rican Nation

* No to colonialism

* Freedom for the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners

Jornada Nacional Puerto Rico '98

Friday, July 24; 12:00 noon to Vigil by relatives and supporters of political
Saturday, July 25; 12:00 noon prisoners, Lafayette Square

Saturday, July 25; 12:00 noon Ecumenical worship service in support of release

of the Puerto Rican political prisoners,

National City Christian Church,14th and M ( Thomas

Circle),3 blocks norm and1 block east of McPherson

Square Metro Stop

1:15 pm Procession from National City Christian Church

to Lafayette Square

2:00 pm Political rally and concert by Roy Brown

A century after the invasion, we still march as a nation!

For more information, call Jornada Nacional Puerto Rico"98 773/279-0885 or 216/496-7244

National Call to Washington DC

on July 25, 1998

* To denounce the Centennial of the US invasion and colonization of Puerto Rlco

* To reaffirm our right as a nation to a true process of self-determination

* To demand the release of the Puerto Rican political prisoners and prisoners of war

One hundred years after the invasion, our people have affirmed once and again that our identity is unique in the world, our culture finitely rooted, our traditions, our music and our languages all represent our resistance to assimilation. Aware of the significance of this centennial, we are sure that as a people we will continue to exist and rejoice in the strength of our national identity and culture.

On the other hand, it is imperative that at this juncture we demand our inalienable right to self-

determination be respect. During the hundred years that the US Congress has dominated our political fate, it has never authorized a plebisite that abides by international law guidelines, where our people may clearly express their aspirations regarding the status of our island. It is further of great impotence that the U.S. Congress understood our inalienable right to self-determination which extends to all Puerto Ricans regardless of where we reside.

No people can effect their right to self‑determination freely while their political prisoners are held behind bars. Puerto Rico has fifteen daughters and sons who are in federal prisons due to their activities in support of Puerto Rico's independence. Most of these men and women have served eighteen years, yet not one of them was found guilty of causing loss of Iife to another human being, It is time to bring them home!

From San Francisco to Orlando, from Boston to Washington D.C. we should reflect on the historical significance of this date and make a commitment to this effort by helping to organize and to mobilize to the activities that will be part of this Jornada Nacional Puerto Rico' 98.

Activities will take place in Guanica, Puerto Rico; San Francisco; and New York. In Washington D.C. the activities will consist of an overnight vigil in front of the WHITE HOUSE July 24-25, a political rally, and a concert by Roy Brown.

A CENTURY AFTER THE INVASION, WE STILL MARCH AS A NATION

for more information, call Jornada Nacional Puerto Rico " 98 at 7731278-0885 or 216 496-7244