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Nov 8, 20211 min read

Cuban American Jason Miyares Elected Attorney General of Virginia

The politician becomes the first Cuban-American to be a prosecutor in that city.

Oct 14, 20211 min read

Texas A&M starts QB Zach 'Cuban Missile' Calzada

By José de Jesus Ortiz, Our Esquina.com ‘Cuban Missile’ Zach Calzada Embodies American Dream "Zach Calzada’s personal route to the...

Sep 30, 20211 min read

Miami-Dade's First Female Cuban Police Officer Broke Barriers in Career

Originally aired on NBC 6 by Julia Bagg. When Grace O'Donnell was hired by the department in 1974, her bosses could not find another...

Sep 13, 20211 min read

Montoya helping Stars connect with Hispanic community

First Cuban American in NHL takes proactive approach to grow game in Dallas by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer Al...

Aug 31, 20211 min read

Miami thought this guayabera shop was another victim of the pandemic, but it’s back

By Sarah Moreno originally published by Miami Herald (click here to see the full interview) There are businesses that are such a part of...

Aug 31, 20215 min read

‘She had a passion.’ Civic leader Susana Ibargüen, a force behind PAMM, dies at 76

“She loved, just loved that museum,” said her husband, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation President and CEO Alberto Ibargüen.

Aug 22, 20211 min read

Julian Orbon

Composer Julian Orbon, a violinist and composer was born in Spain but raised in Cuba since he was seven years old. He was exiled to...

Aug 22, 20211 min read

Katherine Fernandez-Rundle

State Attorney, Miami-Dade County Katherine Fernandez-Rundle was the first and only #CubanAmerican who has served as a state attorney in...

Aug 13, 20211 min read

Mayor Ana M. Ziade

City of North Lauderdale Mayor Mayor Ana M. Ziade is not only the City of North Lauderdale's first elected female mayor, but also the...

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Ariel Torres Becomes The First Cuban-American To Win An Olympic Medal In Karate

The United States just won its first Olympic Medal in Karate, thanks to Cuba-born Floridian Ariel Torres.

Jul 23, 20211 min read

Eddy Alvarez chosen as one of the Team USA flag bearers for Tokyo Olympics

By Drew Weisholtz Alvarez, 31, has played with the Miami Marlins and won a silver medal in speedskating at the 2014 Winter Olympics. ...

Jul 10, 20211 min read

Danny Valencia Heads to Tokyo Olympics

DANNY VALENCIA, BASEBALL, ISRAEL "Valencia was born in Miami to American-Jewish mother Mindy and Cuban immigrant father Mike, who...

Jul 7, 20211 min read

Legacy of Acclaimed Cuban Artist Emilio Sanchez on U.S. Postal Service Commemorative Forever Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service honors Emilio Sanchez on the anniversary of his 100th birthday with four commemorative Forever stamps featuring...

Jun 28, 20212 min read

Silvia Garrigo

Royal Caribbean Group names Silvia Garrigo Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer USA MIAMI, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --...

Jun 16, 20211 min read

Hector Sanyustiz

The Father of "El Mariel" "On April 1, 1980, Hector Sanyustiz crashed a bus through the gates of the Peruvian Embassy in the Miramar...

May 29, 20211 min read

Miami brothers making NBA officiating history in playoffs

by Anthony Craig - Originally published in the Miami Herald "When John and Jacyn are on the road, they search for a taste of home. Born...

May 26, 20211 min read

Meet Barbara Fernandez, the First Woman to Run Hinshaw & Culbertson's Miami Office

Growing up the daughter of Cuban immigrants, the Hinshaw & Culbertson Miami partner-in-charge felt the weight of her parents' sacrifice...

May 21, 20211 min read

FACE Honoree Jorge Mas and family make $5 million lead gift to CasaCuba at FIU

"A founding member of the CasaCuba Board of Advisors and chairman of the Board and co-founder of MasTec, his gift will support the...

Apr 28, 20211 min read

Former President George W. Bush includes Armando Codina in latest book

FACE, Facts About Cuban Exiles, is proud to share with you that our founding Executive Committee member Armando Codina has been included...

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Cesar Conde is running NBCUniversal’s news division during one of the busiest and most unpredictable

47 Year Old Cuban American Leads NBC Universal.