Cuba Week
Obama's historic visit to Cuba is over, now what happens?
The future of Cuba — Obama's visit to Cuba last week was supposed to mark a thaw in relations between the two countries - here Professor Arlei Sander Damo asks what happens next.
Written by: Arlei Sander Damo
In pictures: Carl De Keyzer captures the decline of Cuban communism
Pictures of a Cuba in flux — Award winning documentary photographer Carl De Keyzer captures a Cuba in flux with his new book, "Cuba, La Lucha".
Written by: Michael Segalov
For the Record: After 10 Years, one of Cuba’s first female DJs returns home
This is DJ Leydis — DJ Leydis was born in Cuba, but made the dangerous journey to the U.S., leaving her young daughter behind to follow her dream. She's now been allowed to return to Cuba, and dreams of bringing her music to the people she had been missing for so long. This is her story.
Written by: Amberly Alene Ellis
The photographer capturing Havana's LGBT scene
LGBT life in Cuba, 2016. — Cuban American photojournalist Lisette Poole has been shooting in Cuba for years, working closely with the LGBT community. We spoke to her about her work documenting Havana's queer scene.
Written by: Michael Segalov / Lisette Poole
La historia de Charlie Hiil, un fugitivo del FBI en La Habana
El gobierno más poderoso del mundo atrás de él. — Hace 43 años, Charlie Hill huyó de las autoridade estadunidenses y terminó en Cuba, donde sigue escondido. Las nuevas relaciones entre los dos paises no pasan despercibidas, y pueden afectar su destino. Su historia, que es poco conocida, trata del espíritu revolucionario de un hombre que enfretó crimenes, persecución y dolor. Luego de una serie de encuentros en La Habana, el premiado escritor Carlos Álvarez Rodríguez nos cuenta la historia de Charlie, un fugitivo del FBI en Cuba.
Written by: Carlos Álvarez Rodríguez
The Long Read: The story of Charlie Hill, an FBI fugitive in Havana
The world's most powerful government are at his heels — It's been over 43 years since Charlie Hill went on the run from U.S. authorities, making his way to Cuba where he's been hiding ever since, and the thawing of relations between the two countries plays on his mind. His little known story is one of revolutionary spirit, of murder, of adventure and of pain. After a series of meetings in Havana, award winning writer Carlos Álvarez Rodríguez tells us Charlie's story.
Written by: Carlos Álvarez Rodríguez
The story of two young Cuban skaters with one shared dream
Skating, for which you need so little, can sometimes cost a lot — To be a skater in Cuba requires imagination - trade embargoes mean boards and materials are scarce. This is the story of two skaters, Yojani and Raciel, who shared the same dream of making it big.
Written by: Carlos Álvarez Rodríguez / Juan Cruz Rodriguez
Life in landfill - the Cuban poverty hidden from sight
Cuba may boast free education and world-class healthcare, but for those living in abject poverty life is hard, and thawing relations with the U.S. offer those who are most desperate little hope.
Written by: Theo McInnes
Cubans are online and hustling despite restrictions and censorship
Finding imaginative ways to get online — Access to the internet in Cuba is heavily restricted, and not available in people's homes. Zenaida, however, found an imaginative way to get online, and then she started hustling.
Written by: Catherine Hickey
The Cuban musicians you need to be checking out right now
Put 'em on your iPod, Barack — As part of Huck's Cuba Week, looking at the rebels, punks, artists and creatives at the heart of Havana and beyond, we've thrown together a playlist of the Cuban musicians you really ought to be listening to. Impress all your friends by checking them out first.
Written by: Adam White
The female pioneers driving Cuba’s emerging skate scene
Amiga Skate — Skating in Cuba is still a huge challenge that requires dedication and hustle. Director Amberly Alene Ellis’ new documentary profiles Cuba’s female skaters, pushing through obstacles even bigger than for their male counterparts.
Written by: Alex King
Cebe Loomis takes an analogue adventure across Cuba
My Life In Analogue — In Cebe’s hands, the photograph becomes a way to learn how people live in societies around the world and reveal how their socioeconomic context is reflected through their lives. Here Cebe goes on an analogue adventure across Cuba.
Written by: Alex King