My 96 year old mom, Luza, has been glued to her tv watching the coverage of all the Cubans marching in solidarity with the Damas de Blanco. (See Amy's post below.)
I have so many posts that begin, "my mom will be with us this weekend…."
Well, this is one of those weekends.
In preparation, I called her the other day and she told me she has been watching the coverage of the march in Miami, and wearing white to show solidarity with the brave Cuban women who are marching to demand Human Rights in Cuba.
Look at this sea of people. My people. Here ends the myth that the Cubans on the island and the Cubans in the U.S. are a divided people.
I explained to her that there would be a march like that in L.A. on Sunday and that we wanted to go. She's 96 and has trouble walking very far because she loses her balance, so I assumed she would not be interested in going. I figured I would just send Amy Kikita to represent.
Luza: "Can you get me a wheelchair?"
At 96, she continues to amaze me.
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WHAT: Cubans Hunger for Change
WHEN: Sunday, March 28,2010
WHERE: Echo Park, 1632 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90026
**Meet at Jose Marti statue in Echo Park. Please wear white & bring a
flower.**
Here's Andy Garcia on tomorrow's march:
Very impressive indeed. Although there are differences between some of the Cubans in the island and some of the Cubans in the U.S., our love for Cuba unites us. This is truly a beautiful picture. I wish I would have known sooner. God-willing next year.Thanks for sharing.