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The Power of Memory

They say remembering is living again. On rainy days like today I almost believe that when I open the door of my apartment…

Today’s featured artist is Cuban clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera with the song “Canção de Noite” recorded in 2019. Musical notes provided.

The largest anti-government protests since 1959 in Cuba took place on that day we now abbreviate as 11J (July 11, 2021).

I’ve steered clear of those churches that talk too much about money—those that collect tithes and then keep asking for more and more…

In the morning my aunt came back from the ration store with some products she’d bought for the day’s meal.

The tragedy, caused by the partial collapse of the roof, exposes the severe deterioration of buildings in the Cuban capital.

When Kenita Placide co-founded United and Strong, St Lucia’s first LGBTQI+ organisation in 2001, death threats were routine.

They almost always cook over wood or charcoal in a huge pot where products contributed by many anonymous hands are prepared.

High temperatures will be between 32 and 33°C (90–91°F) and lows between 22 and 23°C (72–73°F). Sea surface temperature will be 30°C (86°F).

I close my eyes & let myself drift. I return to the country, to my bare feet on the grass, my brother’s voice calling from afar. (12 photos)