Something beautiful has been happening on Facebook for the last couple of weeks.
My sister and my cousin have started a group with the goal of having a family reunion next year. We are hoping this is the first of many reunions. Those family members that are on FB and can maneuver the site have [...]

My second-grader needs to make a project pertaining to his family’s country of origin. The report needs to include the following:
Geographic location
Climate
Language
Holidays and Traditions
Traditional food and beverage
We have researched the following information regarding Cuba, as well as used our personal knowledge, and we’re putting the project together on the project board between Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Here [...]

It's Henry's birthday today. Let's show him a little love!

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We’re approximately 60 hours away from the start of Cuba Nostalgia 2010, and I can guarantee it’s going to be a great time! Not only does this weekend mark the 30th anniversary of the Mariel boatlift (with an apropos exhibit on display during the entire event), but they are honoring the late great Beny More.
Cuba [...]

My sister wrote this earlier today, what do you think?
Because my blood is red, white, and blue
Because I dream of the ocean and the breeze
Because I can I smell “los cigarros”
and hear the sugar canes being cut
Because I was raised on Gloria, Willy, and Celia
And my plate had maduros, arroz and frijoles
Because baseball is in [...]

Hello all,
It is with much sadness that I announce that our beloved Tio Pepin passed this morning at 2am. I know I speak for all the members of our family when I thank you all for your kinds words, warm thoughts, and prayers during the last few months. Although this is something we've been expecting for some [...]

The University of Miami sponsored a student chat between students at the Coral Gables campus and students in an undisclosed location in Cuba. The article states the chat was uncensored. I'm not so sure about that, we all know how the Cuban government oversees all communication in and out of the island. However, the Cuban [...]

glitter-graphics.com
Y Feliz "Santo" to our Editor! =)

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I read this article, and all I could do was stare at my computer screen. It seems unbelievable to me that some people still believe that lifting the embargo and allowing travel to Cuba will help the Cuban people and suddenly put food on their tables and money in their pockets. The ignorance is overwhelming.

“Clarion [...]

I received this by email a couple of days ago. Enjoy!
CUBAN TRANSLATOR
Un cubano busca un amigo para que lo ayude en la traducción con un doctor.
En el consultorio del doctor:
Doctor: What's wrong with your friend?
Amigo: Dice el doctor que ¿Qué es lo que tienes?
Cubano: Dile que me duele en medio de las paletas y el [...]

105-year-old man becomes American citizen.
Read it here.

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I'm interested in purchasing this book, and this book.
If any Babalu readers have read either of these and can provide their review(s), I'd really appreciate it.
Thank you!

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I wrote this piece for BlogCuba, Val's Cuban blogburst, two years ago. My heart still aches for our dear Celia when I hear her music, how she could never see her dream of a free Cuba become a reality. Our dear Celia gave us a unique and wonderful gift, and I enthusiastically await the day [...]