Jorge Soler MVP
Born on February 25, 1992, in Havana, Cuba, Jorge Soler built his path from local talent to international baseball success. As a young player, he quickly stood out for his power and discipline at the plate. During the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship, Soler delivered an impressive performance for the Cuban national team. He hit […]
Remembering Jacques-Yves Cousteau in New Film, Becoming Cousteau
Who was Jacques-Yves Cousteau? Jacques-Yves Cousteau studied the sea and all forms of life in water as an explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author, and researcher. He was a member of the Académie Française and co-invented the Aqua-Lung. He also pioneered marine conservation. He was born on June 11, 1910, in Saint-André-de-Cubzac (Gironde) in […]
Why our Guayabera Masks are so popular!
When you think of masks, I’m sure you think of something like the ones pictured below. While face masks are not 100% preventative against the virus, they do help. When the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, or talks, a simple barrier helps prevent respiratory droplets from traveling onto other people. This is […]
Celebrating Chicano Boxer, Rodolfo Gonzales
Who was Corky Gonzales? Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales was a Chicano educator, boxer, poet, and activist. Since he was young, he had a fiery nature. In fact, his nickname Corky came from his family; his uncle would say that “He was always popping off like a cork. So, we called him Corky.” […]
October 10th, The War of Independence in Cuba
Independence Day is a public holiday in Cuba that’s observed on October 10th. Cuba Independence Day, observed on October 10th, marks the beginning of the island’s long fight for freedom from Spanish rule. This historic day, known as Día de la Independencia, honors the moment in 1868 when Cubans first rose up against colonial power. […]