Despite the horrendous, freezing cold weather we’ve experienced over the last couple of weeks, people showed up in strong support of Cuba. I’ll admit that at first I was a bit doubtful about whether folks would turn out—but I was happily proven wrong.
On Friday, February 6, members of the Action for Cuba Committees hosted an interest-in-travel-to-Cuba brigade event and film screening that drew a fantastic and well-attended crowd. Participants were deeply engaged, and a significant amount of medical aid was collected at Another World, the venue where the event was held, to be sent to Cuba. There was strong enthusiasm for traveling to Cuba, participating in brigades, and becoming more involved in solidarity work.
The crowd was energetic, bringing together people from many different organizations. The atmosphere was heartfelt, energizing, and revolutionary—filled with warmth and a collective spirit that stayed with everyone who attended. I call the collective “Divine Beauty of the Revolutionary Spirit” every time I’m aroundmy family, friends, and comrades.
Our dear comrades from the ACC—Anna, Jessenia, and Elinor—organized a fantastic event that was well structured, informative, and highly engaging, especially for those interested in traveling to Cuba. Attendees were genuinely amazed by what Cuba has to offer.
The Cuban Revolution remains a powerful inspiration for all of us. It continues to resonate in the streets and across the world, reminding us why a profound and systemic paradigm shift is so urgently needed.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Anna, Jessenia, and Elinor, along with all the ACC members and comrades whose names we may have missed, for their continued dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to solidarity with Cuba. Their efforts make gatherings like this possible and keep the spirit of internationalism alive.
And on a more personal note, I found myself outside the venue in sub-zero temperatures, taking photos and filming my dear comrades so we could share the moment with folks online. We were determined to get it right—no matter how many takes it took. And yes, it took many takes. The goal was to capture the scene from every possible angle to make sure the best version was ready for editing. Frozen fingers aside, the commitment (and the laughs) made it all worth it.
