Conversations with the past

This past Monday I had the pleasure of seeing a one man show presented by the Florida Humanities Council and the local NPR station.  Charla, A Chat with Jose Marti.  My words wouldn’t do it justice,  Jose Marti, masterfully portrayed by Chaz Mena, engages the audience in an enlightened discussion about Cuba’s past as well as present. The ultimate message delivered by Jose Marti is universal and reaches out to any nationality and both genders, about love, patriotism, keeping an open mind and being optimistic.

Viva Cuba Libre!!!

2-19-08, this has definitely been a very emotional day for many cubans and cuban-americans alike.  The main headline of the day, Fidel Castro steps down from the Cuban presidency (DICTATORSHIP). It seems like a stretch to think that Fidel or his brother WON’T continue their brand of tyranny. There are still many politcal prisoners languishing in cuban jails. There are still many  publications and tv and radio shows in cuba that aren’t allowed to tell the truth or give their own opinion on the government. Many have died in an adopted homeland dreaming of the day that they could return. Many have suffered, many have risked their lives for a chance at freedom.  It does offer atleast a bit of hope, Tyranny will ultimately fail, people will reclaim what is rightfully theres.