The almighty power of a plastic flip-flop being wielded by an abuelita, mamá, or angry tía, was enough to transform us into angels, albeit temporarily.
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Carmen Pelaez's new romantic political comedy, The Cuban Vote, is partly personal and partly an investigation into the insane world of Miami politics.
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For both Latinos and non-Latinos, it's a place to connect with others and feel at home surround by traditional food, music and culture.
With elements of history, magic, and thriller, this is a brilliant new novel that explores magical realism in the modern age and is well worth reading.
There are many reasons why this film is revered by audiences, including its precise, and perfect representation of Latino culture.
Pérez is an Artist-in-Residence with the Cuban Artists Fund and is showing work from his latest project, "Torn Canvass."
Cuban journalist Yariel Valdes Gonzalez started his career in Santa Clara as a reporter for the state-owned newspaper Vanguardia. He came to the United States in 2019.
While most romance novels involve a meet-cute, and a build-up to the relationship, Alexis Daria's “A Lot Like Adiós” jumps right in.
The legend of your media naranja, or half orange, explained by Plato's Symposium in ancient Greece.
Dr. Helen Yaffe's new documentary presents a cautiously hopeful perspective highlighting Cuba's leadership on the subject.
Patrick Oppmann, CNN's Havana bureau chief, talks to Startup Cuba about living in Cuba as an American journalist.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Quiara Alegría Hudes' My Broken Language is a journey of self-exploration, belonging and personal identiy.
From Argentina to Venezuela, this list of Latin American books from 15 different authors will inspire and connect you.
Curator Elizabeth Goizueta talks to Startup Cuba about Mariano Rodriguez's multi-decade exhibit at the McMullen Art Museum in Boston and soon the PAMM in Miami.
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