Letter asking our elected officials for solidarity with Cubans in Cuba

Letter asking our elected officials for solidarity with Cubans in Cuba Reemberto Rodriguez (July 20, 2021) Dear {elected official} Please consider making a statement about Cuba. Soon. Time is of essence. The Cuban people in Cuba are crying out, demonstrating, and protesting for the most basic of rights: The right to peacefully gather and express …

2020: A Transformative Year. The Year of The Great Pause for some and The Great Pain for others

2020: A Transformative Year. The Year of The Great Pause for some and The Great Pain for others Note: This reflection is based mostly on conversations (verbal and written) with friends much more enlightened than I, and my reading – and video watching – of popular and faith media. I owe these sources lots of …

Music videos that capture Cuba for me

MUSIC VIDEOS THAT CAPTURE CUBA* These music videos capture Cuba for me. The sentiment expressed, their joyfulness, and their rhythm is pure Cuba. (Note: The first few are from Orishas; after that they are from various different artists; and at the end we include some documentaries.) … enJoy! NOTE: The list on this blog posting …

Cuba 2020 – An Art, Architecture, and Culture Journey

Reemberto Rodriguez (January 2020) What an amazing journey to Cuba. It was wonderful to visit with companions from the States that are authentically interested in being with the Cuban people, understanding their situation, and offer mutual support. What a journey! We laughed, we cried. We had fun, and we were distraught. We danced, and we …