History is not only written. It is spoken, remembered, and carried in the voices of those who lived it. This special feature of Facts About Cuban Exiles brings to life the extraordinary journeys of 20 individuals who fled Cuba in search of freedom and opportunity, only to rise as influential leaders in their new home, the United States.

Join us as we honor the following exceptional Cuban-American leaders who have shaped and enriched South Florida’s cultural and historical landscape: Nelson Albareda, Cesar Alvarez, Tony Argiz, Armando Codina, Mayi de la Vega, Sandra Gonzalez Levy, Alberto Ibargüen, Aida Levitan PhD, Liliam Lopez, Carlos Migoya, Mario Murgado, Ana Veiga Milton, Eduardo Padrón PhD, Cesar Pizarro, Jorge Plasencia, Claudia Puig, Jorge Perez, Leslie Pantin, Olga Ramudo, and Sam Verdeja.

Through this oral history project, we honor their struggles, celebrate their triumphs, and recognize the unwavering determination that shaped their legacies. These stories are not just accounts of escape and reinvention; they are powerful testaments to resilience, ambition, and the unbreakable spirit of the Cuban exile community.

At our event, you will meet the faces behind the narratives—the visionaries, advocates, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.

We are excited to bring to you FACE's Oral History Project, thanks to a generous grant from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.