Ted Cruz July 15, 2021 GOP lawmakers slam 'Marxist' Black Lives Matter for statement blaming US for Cuban unrest Republican lawmakers are slamming Black Lives Matter after the organization posted a statement that appeared to back Cuba’s communist government rather than the Cubans currently in the streets protesting.
Cuba July 15, 2021 White House calls communism a 'failed ideology' after historic Cuba protests The White House called communism a “failed ideology” Thursday, saying President Biden “stands with” the people of Cuba and their “call for freedom.”
Media July 15, 2021 Nikole Hannah-Jones once called Cuba 'most equal multi-racial country in our hemisphere' Left-wing journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones praised Cuba as the “most equal multi-racial country in our hemisphere” in a 2019 interview and attributed its success in that regard to socialism.
Jeff Bezos July 15, 2021 Pitbull's plea to Jeff Bezos to assist in Cuba may fall on billionaire's deaf ears Pitbull made an impassioned plea to billionaire Jeff Bezos to help with the ongoing situation in Cuba.
CRIME July 15, 2021 Who is Assata Shakur, convicted cop killer granted asylum in Cuba and praised by Black Lives Matter? The name of Assata Shakur, a woman convicted in the 1973 killing of a New Jersey state trooper, has been used by Black Lives Matter to illustrate what the group called Cuba’s "solidarity with oppressed peoples of African descent" as the communist country faced rare anti-government protests this summer.
Bella Thorne July 15, 2021 Bella Thorne calls for international aid in Cuba amid historic protests, unrest Bella Thorne spoke out about the ongoing unrest in Cuba while sharing a personal story about her father, who comes from the island.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez July 15, 2021 AOC, Omar silent after Black Lives Matter voices support for Cuban regime Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush have yet to weigh in on Black Lives Matter declaring its support for Cuba's communist regime.
Cuba July 15, 2021 State Department defends Cuba policy official after Rubio blames her for admin's 'weak' response The State Department defended its head of Cuba policy, saying both the U.S. and Cuba are better for her service despite Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., claiming she was responsible for the Biden administration's "weak" response to how the Cuban government is treating its people.
ӣƵ Flash July 15, 2021 Lara Trump: Americans should take Cuba protests as 'warning' about freedom ӣƵ contributor Lara Trump told "Fox & Friends" Thursday, it is time to let Cubans live freely as protesters demand freedom from communist dictatorship.
POLITICS July 15, 2021 Black Lives Matter blames US, praises Cuban regime, social media erupts Black Lives Matter faced fierce criticism late Wednesday after its official Twitter account blasted the U.S. and praised Cuba's government while the island was destabilized by historic protests and a violent crackdown.
Cuba July 15, 2021 Cuba’s president admits to shortcomings; takes some blame for protests Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who days ago called on revolutionaries to counter anti-government protesters in the streets, acknowledged government shortcomings in the lead-up to protests that broke out across the country.