GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! We continue our series on Afro-Cuban MARIANA GRAJALES COELLO "Mother of Cuba" (1808-1893) … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Afro-Cuban Political Figures
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Monday Open Thread: Afro-Cuban Political Figures
GOOD MONDAY MORNING, P.O.U.! This week, we'll take a look at a few notable Afro-Cuban political figures. ANTONIO MACEO GRAJALES (1845-1896) … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Afro-Cuban Political Figures
Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD SUNDAY MORNING, P.O.U.! To kick off President Obama's historical trip to Cuba, enjoy the sounds of Mario Bauza and His Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra... … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
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Monday Open Thread: Christmas Traditions around the World
Christmas in Cuba Christmas or Nochebuena in Cuba used to be a big celebration. Families gathered and shared a special “Cena de Navidad” at 9:00 pm. After dinner, the Catholic population -almost the entire island – attended Misa de Gallo or mass of the rooster at midnight. The “Cena de Navidad” or Christmas dinner in Cuba included beans, plantains, rice, “mojo” which is a … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Christmas Traditions around the World