Born in 1844, Emilio Bacardi Moreau was a writer and a poet, fought for Cuba's independence from Spain, and was a driving force in promoting Cuban culture. Via CubaNet (my translation): Emilio Bacardí Moreau, more than just a prominent name August 28th marked the 101st anniversary of the death of Emilio Bacardí Moreau, a Cuban
The School of Communication course “Covering Global Issues in Miami” includes a cohort of students from the Universidad de Navarra in Spain and a group of lecturers that exposes these students to the intricacies of covering worldwide concerns in a sensitive way.
Author and journalist David E. Hoffman shared his deep dive into the life of political activist Oswaldo Payá aided by the abundance of documents in the University Libraries collection with Cuba expert Michael Bustamante during a recent discussion.
The Cuban revolution promised people a better life: free health care, schools and subsidized housing for everyone. But this came at a cost and some weren't willing to pay the price. So they began leaving the country in the 1960s, and it all came to a head in 1980.