Cindy Sheehan, an American anti-war activist whose son was killed during his service in the Iraq War, will be coming to Cleveland to speak next month. Sheehan will speak about "The Future of Anti-War and Peace Movements" on Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at St. Colman's Parish Hall*.

The event is free and open to the public. Special musical guest Charlie Mosbrook will also be in attendance, and donations are always welcome.

Sheehan's son was killed in Iraq on April 4, 2004. She attracted both national and international media attention in August 2005 for her extended anti-war protest at a makeshift camp outside then-President George W. Bush's Texas ranch. This protest drew both passionate support, as well as angry criticism.

You definitely won't want to miss Sheehan's visit to Cleveland next month. For more information, please call Cleveland Peace Action at 216-736-4716.

*St. Colman Catholic Church is located at 2027 West 65th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44102, near the intersection of W. 65th and Lorain Ave.