New Exhibit Honors SOS Cuba Protesters at American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora

Commemorating the SOS Cuba Protests

• 🗓️ Four years ago, historic protests erupted in Cuba on July 11th, with thousands taking to the streets to demand freedom and express frustration with the government.
• 🏛️ A new exhibit at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora in Miami is now on display to honor these significant protests.

Exhibit Content and Significance

• 🖼️ The exhibition features artwork, videos, and facts that tell the stories of those who participated in the July 11th protests.
• 💡 The protests, sparked by food shortages and blackouts, are considered a turning point by many, including the museum's director.
• 🗣️ The museum director stated that these protests marked the "beginning of the end of the dictatorship", noting that the uprising extended beyond organized opposition to encompass all citizens.

Ongoing Impact and Prisoner Count

• ⚖️ At the time of reporting, there were still over 500 political prisoners in Cuba, with more than 500 convicted specifically for participating in the protests.
• 📅 The new display will be open to the public through October.