Embracing Hispanic Heritage: A Celebration of Resilience, Opportunity, and the Guayabera
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, is a time to honor the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. While the narrative surrounding Hispanic history often focuses on struggles and hardships, by shifting our focus to the resilience, innovation, and immense potential of Hispanic communities, we can celebrate a […]
Félix Varela: A Father’s Day Tribute to the “Father of the Cuban Homeland”
“I want to be a soldier of Jesus Christ; my destiny is not to kill men but to save souls” As we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Félix Varela, often revered as the “Father of the Cuban Homeland.” His contributions to Cuban identity and independence […]
Reagan Reaffirms American Values and Cuban Solidarity on Cuban Independence Day, May 20th 1983
Reagan in Miami A Message of Freedom on Cuban Independence Day On May 20th, 1983, Ronald Reagan addressed a crowd of Cuban Americans in Miami to mark Cuban Independence Day. At the height of the Cold War, his message carried real weight. More importantly, he spoke directly to a community shaped by exile, resilience, and […]
The Santisima Trinidad Ship, built in Havana, Cuba
The Santisima Trinidad Ship: The History, Legacy, and Tragic End of the World’s Largest Warship. The Santisima Trinidad ship, also known as Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad, was a Spanish ship of the line that once reigned as the world’s largest and most powerful warship. Built in 1769 at the Royal Dockyard of Havana, […]
Cayo Hueso y Cuba
Cayo Hueso & Cuban Independence. Key West, Florida, and Cuba have a long and intertwined history that dates back to the colonial period. Key West (called Cayo Hueso by Cubans) was a significant port city in the 19th century and was a popular stopping point for ships traveling between the United States and Cuba. As […]