The Embassy of Cuba in the United States today concluded Black History Month with an event of significant symbolism, focused on strengthening exchange and ties between the two peoples.
The activity was presided over by the Chargé d'Affaires, Ambassador Lianys Torres, who dedicated the day to Reverend Jesse Jackson, highlighting his solidarity and respect for the Cuban people, as well as his friendship with the Commander in Chief, Fidel Castro; a bond that helped build bridges between the two nations.
One of the most moving moments of the evening was the projection of a video message sent by the renowned writer and social activist Alice Walker, who paid tribute to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution in the year of the centenary of his birth. Walker highlighted his human and political dimension, while recalling his influence in the struggles for the dignity, equality, and self-determination of peoples.
Subsequently, Professor Iwan Bagus, from the University of the District of Columbia, presented a photographic exhibition dedicated to the prestigious Cuban poet and essayist Roberto Fernández Retamar and the prominent American activist Angela Davis. In his intervention, Bagus emphasized the intellectual, ethical, and political significance of both figures, underlining the relevance of their contributions in contemporary struggles for social justice.
The event concluded with an exchange between the attendees and Embassy officials, in a panel led by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Tanieris Diéguez.
The activity reaffirmed the historic ties of solidarity and understanding between Cuba and the African-descendant community in the United States, in an atmosphere of respect, mutual recognition, and renewed commitment to social justice.