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José Martí and the Cuban War of Independence

Posted by Pete on May 19th 2022

The story of how Cuban revolutionaries fought off the Spanish Empire... “In what patria can a man take greater pride than in our long-suffering republics of America?” - José Martí In 1808, N … read more

Lázaro Cárdenas vs. The United States

Posted by Pete on Mar 18th 2022

The story of how Mexico regained control over its natural resources... “The United States appears to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.” - Simón Bolív … read more

Che Guevara: The Man Behind the Motorcycle Diaries

Posted by Pete on Jun 14th 2019

91 years after his birth, Che Guevara’s motorbike journey across Latin America as a young medical student remains a huge moment in the history of anti-colonial resistance. It would lead Guevara to … read more

Maya Angelou: A Global Citizen

Posted by Pete on May 28th 2019

Angelou is one of the artistic legends of American civil rights activism. Her international legacy is equally important. During 300 years of the Atlantic Slave Trade, more than 12 million huma … read more