A curated list of current events regarding Cuban Americans and the Cuban Exile Community.

By: Amanda Rosa, The Miami Herald, October 11, 2024 A local nonprofit is honoring four Cuban-Americans for their achievements in...

Manuel Manrique (1920-2018) Manuel Manrique, a beloved father, grandfather, and decorated World War II veteran, lived a full and vibrant...

These three stars represent just a small fraction of the Cuban talent and legacy in the MLB. Their impact on the game is undeniable.

Gain a deeper understanding of Cuba's complex history with "Cuba: Chronological History", a definitive work authored by Sam Verdeja (FACE...

Many Cuban exiles found remarkable success in the United States, and Roberto Goizueta was a shining example. He escaped Fidel Castro's...

Carmen Reinhart is an internationally renowned economist whose work has transformed our understanding of financial crises and economic...

Cristina Pereyra-Alvarez is a distinguished retired Judge from the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Carlos Del Toro assumed the role of the 78th Secretary of the Navy in 2021, taking on a crucial position within the U.S. military. His...

Did you know that the relationship between the USA and Cuba extends far beyond politics? It's a vibrant history woven with the trade of...

Leon was born in Oriente, Cuba, in 1944. In 1961, he relocated to Miami, Florida. Inspired by a desire to cater to the healthcare needs...

Meet Jorge M. Pérez, the mastermind behind Miami's iconic skyline. Born in Argentina to Cuban-exiled parents. Pérez took his talents to...

Emilia Teurbe Tolón is credited with embroidering the first Cuban flag ... to free their country from Spanish rule alongside other...

Twitter has promoted Wifredo "Wifi" Fernández to its top U.S. government affairs and public policy role as the social media giant...

The history of the Cuban sandwich is as rich and layered as its ingredients. Although commonly associated with Cuba, one can't simply...

Read more about the design of the Celia Cruz quarter - https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/american-women-quarters/celia-cruz

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mario Murgado as the new Chairman of Facts About Cuban Exiles! With an impressive...

Montaner stands out as one of the early visionaries who bravely stood against the emerging totalitarian regime in Cuba and elsewhere.

Originally published in Forbes The billionaire owner of Inter Miami has found his golden boy. The Major League Soccer team founded by...

Meet the Cubans who opened a Cuban Restaurant in Denver!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Norwegian Cruise Line, our presenting sponsor for the FACE Excellence Awards! Your unwavering...

We're excited to announce that the photo gallery from the recent Cuban Exiles Excellence Awards is now live on our website, facecuba.org!

Luis de la Aguilera is President, CEO, and Director of U.S. Century Bank where he assumed leadership in 2015 directing the development...

Lourdes López is the director of the Miami City Ballet. At age 16 she had joined the corps de ballet at the New York City Ballet where...

Carlos M. de la Cruz, Sr. is Chairman of CC1 Companies, which includes Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers, CC1 Beer Distributors, Coca-Cola...

César Conde, son of a Peruvian father, César A. Conde, M.D. and a Cuban mother, María Conde. César was born in New York City growing up...

Nat Chediak, FACE Excellence Award Honoree in Film (1998), is featured as the roots of the Miami Film Festival in this piece by CNN en...

Three films at the 40th-annual Miami Film Festival, opening Friday, March 3, and continuing through Sunday, March 12.

From all of us at FACE: In Memoriam: Esperanza Bravo de Varona, a key figure in the preservation of Cuban culture and history, has passed...

In case you missed it, Facecuba.org is now selling the book "Cubans: An Epic Journey" on their online store. This incredible book is a...

Gloria Estefan on becoming the first Hispanic woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame: “Every song comes differently”

BY ROLLING STONE La Guarachera de Cuba, Celia Cruz, places number 18 in the top 200 in between Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. "You can...

Gabriella Angeleti originally published on TheArtNewsPaper.com The city of Miami Beach has voted to acquire a work by the Cuban artist...

Yordan Álvarez of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in Game 6 of the World Series against Philadelphia.

By News@TheU Alex Piquero, a noted criminologist and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology, has been named director of the...

Cortés was born in Surgidero de Batabanó, Cuba. His father won the visa lottery when he was seven months old, and they relocated to the...

“We are very pleased that Dr. Padrón, a long-time member of FACE, will assume this responsibility. I am sure that as the great civic leader

BY NORA GÁMEZ TORRES The number of Cubans fleeing poverty and oppression on the island surpassed the Mariel exodus of 1980, as U.S....

A legendary name in the world of car dealerships in South Florida died on May 17, 2022. Gus Machado, who owned several dealerships across...

Armas, whose mother (Mercedes) was a Miami-Dade County Court judge, will transition into public service after more than 12 years in the...

This week we caught up with Sandra Gonzalez-Levy, Senior VP at Florida International University and a past chair at Facts About Cuban...

Alex Fumero is a Cuban American producer, creative developer and writer based in Los Angeles. His recent credits include "Mucho Mucho Amor

Daisy Exposito-Ulla is the President & CEO of d'Exposito & Partners. She is the 2022 FACE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Recipient....

Tony Argiz is the recipient of the 2022 FACE Excellence Awards in Business. See and hear a little bit of his story in this preview clip.

Alberto Ibargüen is the recipient of the 2022 FACE Excellence Award in Philanthropy. See and hear him talk about his Cuban roots and how...

Thank you to Loud & Live President & CEO, Nelson Albareda for his unwavering support to FACE's mission. Congratulations on your Latin...

Thank you Frank Carreras and the team at Dentrust for being Diamond Sponsors! The only program that protects the patient’s smile during...

A story Carlos Gazitua, owner of Sergio's Cuban Restaurants, as he sets out to make croqueta history. Executive Producer Emilio Estefan.

Under his visionary leadership, the Bank has grown into one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami and one of the leading...

Thank you Miguel "Mike" Fernandez and Family for the support. Mike has donated in excess of $100 million dollars to charitable...

Thank you BDO US for being a Diamond Sponsor for the 2022 FACE Excellence Awards. BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory...