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FREEDOM - An Evening with Yan Bielek

Yan Bielek - Author of "Just Don't Turn Around"

with introduction by HELEN GLOVER

Yan yearned for freedom and a better way of life for his family so at great risk and sacrifice, they cheated death to escape brutally repressive socialist Czechoslovakia to eventually find liberty in America. He will present this inspiring story, speak on socialism in America and remind us of the profound importance of defending our Constitution in order to preserve our freedom.

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The presentation will be followed by THE FREEDOM PANEL, Yan will be joined by JOHN ROBITAILLE and NANCY DRIGGS for a Q&A session.

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