62 years ago the people of Cuba made a revolution, showing that a better world is possible. While a big percentage of people in Cuba are Afro-Cubans, they are not gunned down […]
More Black Officials in Power in Cuba as Leadership Changes
By FRANCES ROBLES and AZAM AHMED Paying homage to Fidel Castro at Plaza de la Revolucion in Havana in 2016. Credit Tomas Munita for The New York Times As the departing Cuban president, Raúl Castro, tells it, […]
Raul Castro Remembers Muhammad Ali
At a Caribbean summit, Raul Castro formally recognizes Muhammed Ali’s life & contributions, especially to Black America and world peace, followed by widespread applause by the other delegates. CBS 60 Minutes on […]
Statement from MU Director Terminated for Allowing Black Student Artistic Expression on Campus re Assata Shakur Who Received Asylum in Cuba Over 35 Years Ago
Click here for Dr. Bartlow’s website & the original post, including her ongoing updates regarding MU faculty & national support, and her 3 part essay on the mural controversy & the significance of […]
NYT: Major League Baseball Exhibition Possible in Cuba Next Year
Major League Baseball continues to highlight its intention to play at least one exhibition game in Cuba, bringing the game to the homeland of some of the league’s best players. Commissioner Rob […]
Humor From my Pen: The Political Cartoons and Prison Cell of Gerardo Hernandez
Gerardo Hernandez of the Cuban 5 Opening May 4th at Dominion Gallery — 7:00 pm — 804 E. Wright St., Milwaukee. Gerardo Hernandez is one of the ‘Cuban Five’ serving a total […]
The Creole Choir of Cuba
Just when you think you know Cuban music, along comes the (Haitian) Creole Choir of Cuba. This group sprang from the ashes of Grupo Vocal Desandann, a small vocal outfit created in […]
Pope Approves Cuba Visit Agenda
Pope Approves Cuba Visit Agenda Fox News: January 2, 2012 Pope Benedict XVI approved the itinerary for the trip he will make on March 26-28 to Cuba, where he will be received […]
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