Over 1 million Cubans fled in two years due to political repression and economic hardship, marking the largest exodus in Cuban history.

Janet Diaz-Bonilla created La Marielita rum to honor her Cuban heritage, inspired by family stories uncovered while writing a screenplay.

Gaby Diaz, a Cuban American dancer from Miami, built a career blending classical and contemporary styles rooted in her cultural background.

At 95, a Cuban American woman achieved her dream of becoming a professional musician, winning Best New Artist at the Latin Grammy Awards.

Once viewed as debris, Cuban refugee boats—known as chugs—are now being preserved as vital symbols of migration and survival.

César Pizarro reflects on arriving in Miami in 1961, leaving behind a Cuba he remembers as prosperous before the communist regime.

Ashley Rodriguez delves into the meaning and cultural roots of Cuban bread, a nostalgic staple passed down through generations.

UM acquired over 14,000 poems by Cuban-Jewish writer José Kozer, a major voice in Latin American neo-baroque literature.

Miami’s Freedom Tower stands as a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of Cubans fleeing communism and political persecution.

The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora shares the stories, struggles, and culture of Cubans who left their homeland.

Antonio Wong represents the Cuban-Chinese identity, bridging multiple cultures and languages in a unique chapter of Cuba’s history.

Alina López Miyares’ love story turned political drama led to her imprisonment in Cuba, raising questions of espionage and betrayal.