No one can argue Cuba was perfect before Fidel Castro took power in 1959, but with the arrival of his socialist revolution and communism, the Cuban people went from the frying pan into the fire. Batista may have been a corrupt authoritarian, but his regime's crimes pale in comparison with the corruption and murderous brutality
It is a fact of life, but losing the iconic leaders of the Cuban exile community is still difficult. Dr. Rosa Leonor Whitmarsh y Dueñas was a scholar, historian, and tireless advocate for freedom in Cuba. The professor passed away on October 15, leaving behind an incredible legacy, but also a void in our community