Cubans

On his way to conquer the New World, Columbus first settled here in the island previously known as Quisqueva, Bohia and Ayti, then the Spanish named it Hispaniola. The original inhabitants called Tainos were annihilated as African slaves were delivered here with special purposes. Santo Domingo, the capital was the city at the very heart of the Spanish Empire in the New World. In 1967 Spanish ceded to France the present Republic of Haiti and the part that continued to be a Spanish colony turned…

The story of the life of Celia Cruz is as unique as its impressive talent. Born in Cuba in 1924, Cruz grew up in a poor neighborhood of Havana. As one of fourteen children in the house, some siblings, other cousins, Cruz stood out among them for their ability to sing. She started entering amateur contests from fourteen. Cruz studied at the National Music Conservatoria Havana with a concentration in voice, piano and music theory. Although her father encouraged her to become a teacher, developing…

The life and music in Cuba exist for many decade. Music has been the backbone that helps Cubans to be close as a nation. This is an oral tradition which Cuban continues to share from generation to generation. In the documentary “The Afro Cuban All Stars at the Salon of Dreams,” there the musician working very busily, preparing their big band for upcoming concerts. Noticeable, the musician and the guest dress distinguish to remind us that the occasion was of professionalism. The audience seems…

American Policy (Dagger in the Heart) acknowledge, that one day Castro 's regime will come to a “swift degeneration and then collapse …. it seem impossible but the truth is that its is inevitable this would bring a shift to an opposite direction and the Cuban government would head towards free institution after year of long-suffering.” (417) but if this bill is passed to soon and the way it is it will prolong the reconciliation the only right time, lazo explains, when the friendship is based on…

on Cuba is long “outdated” and “has failed to advance” the interests of the United States (Statement). For the last sixty years, the United States involvement with Cuba has been a grim one. In 1958, when Fidel Castro and his Cuban national rebels were fighting against the Cuban Fulgencio Batista regime, U.S. President Eisenhower imposed an arms embargo on the country (Luxenberg 58). Later in 1959, after the Batista regime fell, Castro converted the country to socialism and terminated, previously…

became Cuba’s trade partner and chief supporter shortly after they started signing stuff together I do not know how Fidel Castro/Cuba became such friends with the Soviet Union but they may have romantic relationship (Fidel Castro Political leader of Cuba). Before he became president and after he got out of jail he went to Mexico to plan for his overthrowing of Cuba’s dictator (Fidel Castro Biography). When he became president he passed several laws in the first several one hundred days (Fidel…

How does Fidel Castro life pertain to an Authoritarian Regime? Fidel Castro was a man having authority over a country because he was elected the Prime Minister of Cuba which means that he represents the country. Fidel Castro found liberation within an authoritarian regime because he was a Prime Minister and he represents his country. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was the third of six children and his father was a father was a wealthy sugar plantation owner. Due to him having five other siblings…

I pray that this letter finds you and the family in the best of health and spirit. I have traveled to the Americas, to reconnect with our distant family acquaintance and relative Nicolas de Ovando. Nicolas has become the Governor of Hispaniola and I’m proud of him. I have been helping Nicolas with establishing a colony for a large number of years. I enjoy what I do here and it is definitely better than law school. I took part in a very big expedition and we captured many Indians who became…

Bolivar's Dream for Latin America Simon Bolivar was known as El Liberator by the people of Bolivia he led the drive for independence from the Spain. He was the liberator of Venezuela, Colombia, panama, Peru, Ecuador and also the founder of Bolivia. He also have a city, country and currency named after him. He was born to a rich slave owner’s family who also owned plantations, mines, and slaves. His statue is located in New York City. Bolivar dreams was to have union of countries that can…

I know people have probably heard of Cheech and Chong, well if someone has not they are two guys that were in movies in the 1970’s and 1980’s. They were seen as hippies in their movies with really laid back personalities. They also share a love for cannabis which is evident in their movies where I can see them smoking a joint. Richard “ Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong met in Vancouver, British Columbia. Chong was a citizen of Canada And Cheech moved there from california to get away from the…