About this episode

This episode explores Cuba's revolutionary history and the significance of the Freedom Tower in Miami amidst the current crisis between the United States and Cuba.

Freedom Tower sits in the heart of Miami, a beacon for a community when they needed it most. This week, we explore Cuba's revolutionary history, the construction of a "lighthouse for the Americas", and the context for the current crisis unfolding between the United States and Cuba. The Crisis in Cuba, Explained - Time Magazine Read Richard Gott's book of Cuban history right here! Visit the Freedom Tower here. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

Topics covered

• Cuban history
• Freedom Tower
• US-Cuba relations
• revolutionary history
• community support

Keywords

• Cuba
• Freedom Tower
• Miami
• revolution
• US-Cuba relations
• Cuban history
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Time Magazine, Chelsea Rice

Books & works: Richard Gott's book of Cuban history

Places: Cuba, Miami

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