halfrican by Vic Mensa

Let Cuba Live

The author’s visit to Havana highlights how the U.S. embargo fuels dire shortages in Cuban hospitals, exemplified by premature twins battling formula scarcity. The piece also underscores Cuba’s deep Black cultural roots, with public reverence for African heritage and a curriculum shift toward African history. Parallel references to Gaza and Haiti illustrate Cuba’s broader anti‑imperial stance, while everyday resilience shines through blackouts and street life. The narrative frames Cuban self‑determination as a challenge to white‑supremacist power structures.