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Author Archives: Anthony Brenner
The Race Question in the Cuban Revolution – Thursday, May 8 at Portland State University
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Cuba: International Solidarity Meeting condemns US economic blockade
The president of the Caribbean nation, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, emphasized that they were gathered there not only “for Cuba, but also for all the just causes of the world.” “Despite the challenges, the Cuban people will not allow themselves to … Continue reading
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The Case for Studying Abroad in Cuba
I remember being afraid of two things as I left Cuba: that the language would leave me and that, as I attempted to convey the last four months to people gnawing at the bit for answers to the questions about … Continue reading
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U.S. brigade members spoke with young Cubans
Santiago de Cuba, May 2 (Prensa Latina) The U.S. solidarity brigade Levántate por Cuba spoke today with students and professors from the Universidad de Oriente, in what was its first visit to the country. Led by Family Medicine Specialist Howard … Continue reading
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Renowned Cuba scholar examines legacy of Cuban-American community in South Florida
Andy Gomez, former director of the University’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, taught his first class for the Osher Lifelong Learning Center, on US-Cuba relations, in the fall. By Amy Ellis 03-07-2025 – University of Miami On the first … Continue reading
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Cubans and US Citizens Pay Homage to Activist William Camp
Havana, April 30 (ACN) Cuban and US citizens gathered at Havana’s Friendship Center on Wednesday to pay homage to US activist William (Bill) Camp, who tirelessly advocated the normalization of US-Cuba relations and free travel to Cuba for US citizens. … Continue reading
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Thousands of Cubans mark May Day amid economic crisis
Thousands of Cubans gathered Thursday in Havana’s Plaza de la Revolucion to commemorate May Day, reviving a tradition that had been put on hold in recent years. (AP Video/Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán) Published May 1, 2025 https://apnews.com/video/thousands-of-cubans-mark-may-day-amid-economic-crisis-24b48f0f14ba4bd3ab3dc703b211e446
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Díaz-Canel praises the unity of the Cuban people on Labor Day
Havana, May 1 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel today highlighted the massive mobilization of the Cuban people on International Workers’ Day and emphasized the commitment to the Revolution amid a complex economic situation. “600,000 Havana residents, millions across #Cuba? No … Continue reading
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Chucho Valdés, first Latino to receive U.S. Jazz Master Award
The awards ceremony will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. April 24 (OnCuba News) Renowned Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés has been honored with the 2025 Jazz Master Award, the highest honor for a … Continue reading
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Belly of the Beast celebrates five years in Cuba
Havana, April 30 (Prensa Latina) Havana’s Acapulco cinema hosted a special day of screenings and discussions today to mark the fifth anniversary of Belly of the Beast, a U.S. media outlet based in Cuba. Belly of the Beast specializes in … Continue reading
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