January 28, 1853: The Apostle of Cuba, José Martí, is born
On this day in 1853, José Martí, the Apostle of Cuba, was born. Join us in celebrating the birthday of a man whose words still inspire freedom and condemn tyranny today as strongly as they did over 100 years ago.
Both of his parents were Spaniards. He spent nearly all of his adult life in exile. He was NEVER "confused," unlike a certain poet.