Cuba – The Pearl of the Antilles – has a rich history that goes back centuries. Havana, its capital city, is over 500 years old. Its culture is a mix of European (mostly Spaniards) and Africans (mostly from West Africa). Cuba is not a museum. It is a vibrant – if complex – society. Cuba’s current realities are certainly challenging – and complicated.
Our guide, Reemberto Rodriguez, was born in Cuba, raised and schooled in the deep south (Atlanta, GA), and now lives in Silver Spring. He has journeyed to Cuba 15 times over the last decade and teaches an interdisciplinary study abroad course for the University of Maryland in Havana.
He will share stories about his journeys to Cuba and Cuba’s rich history, its relationship with the US through the ages, the current context of today’s Cuba, and future possibilities. Come with your questions!
SPARKLE programs are open to the public. Registration is encouraged. Non Village members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into their member account and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
Cuba – The Pearl of the Antilles – has a rich history that goes back centuries. Havana, its capital city, is over 500 years old. Its culture is a mix of European (mostly Spaniards) and Africans (mostly from West Africa). Cuba is not a museum. It is a vibrant – if complex – society. Cuba’s current realities are certainly challenging – and complicated.
Our guide, Reemberto Rodriguez, was born in Cuba, raised and schooled in the deep south (Atlanta, GA), and now lives in Silver Spring. He has journeyed to Cuba 15 times over the last decade and teaches an interdisciplinary study abroad course for the University of Maryland in Havana.
He will share stories about his journeys to Cuba and Cuba’s rich history, its relationship with the US through the ages, the current context of today’s Cuba, and future possibilities. Come with your questions!
SPARKLE programs are open to the public. Registration is encouraged. Non Village members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into their member account and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
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