The great Cuba debate: A case for and against the embargo Sep 19, 2009
It s a pleasure to be in Tampa, which as many of you know has quite this historical significance for the Cuban American community, for the history of Cuba generally and in particular. We know that many of the labor rights that America enjoys and the Hispanic community is a fervent supporter of many of those labor rights had their genesis here in this community. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Fidel Castro and The Cuban Revoluti... Jul 26, 2009
Using the trial as a stage, Castro not only stood by his actions and reaffirmed his political tenets, but went into great detail regarding the law and oppressive history of Cuba, the history of revolution throughout time in different parts of the world, as well as outlining the poverty and misery that Batista kept his people under. Castro s passion and charisma was clearly obvious in his words spoken to the court, but ultimately, meant for the Cuban people. (Suite101.com)
Biotech scientists team with curators to stem decay of world's art, cultural heritage Feb 8, 2009
The Institute of History of Cuba will describe its innovative method to assess objectively the state of heritage photo and document collections, while experts from the Philippines will outline their system of ranking artwork restoration priorities. Peru's National Culture Institute will describe its efforts to inventory historic possessions not yet catalogued in 20 churches, monasteries and other entities, amid concerns about the safety of this cultural property from theft, vandalism or... (EurekAlert!)
Americans hope for ease in Cuba travel Feb 7, 2009
(CNN) -- Growing up in America, Joshu Harris was captivated by the mystique, music and history of Cuba. A photograph of Havana at dusk taken by photographer Chris Messner on his second trip to Cuba in April 2008. (CNN -- Travel)
