Exhibit Honors 'SOS Cuba' Protesters on 4th Anniversary in Miami

Honoring the 'SOS Cuba' Movement

• 💡 An exhibit at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora in Miami-Dade County commemorates the 4-year anniversary of the "SOS Cuba" protests.
• 🎯 The exhibition celebrates the courage of thousands of Cubans who took to the streets on July 11th, demanding freedom and change on the communist island.

The July 11th Protests

• ✊ The protests occurred four years ago, sparked by blackouts and food shortages, leading to widespread rallies across the island.
• 🤝 This movement marked a significant moment where it expanded beyond traditional opposition, with citizens in every town rising up in unison.
• ⛓️ The protests resulted in the detention of many, including Cuban opposition leader Joseé Danielle Ferrer, who was imprisoned.

A Call for Freedom and Support

• 🕊️ Ramon Saul Sanchez, a longtime activist, sent a message of pride to the more than 550 political prisoners still detained on the island.
• 🌍 He also appealed to the international community, particularly the United States, for help in freeing Cuba.
• 🗓️ The exhibition, presented in both English and Spanish, will be on display through October.