On Cuba and Haiti: The Fight for Liberation & Self-Determination in the Caribbean
Apr 4, 2024
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Hood Communist members Musa Springer, Erica Caines, & Onyesonwu Chatoyer discuss events in Cuba & Haiti. Topics cover embargo impacts, protests in Cuba, US imperialism, history of colonialism in Haiti, media portrayal, & global solidarity.
International solidarity is crucial to combat imperialist propaganda and promote revolutionary socialist narratives.
US economic embargo severely impacts Cuba, leading to shortages and hardships, showcasing Cuban resilience and solidarity.
Coordinated efforts against US imperialism's economic warfare and misinformation campaigns are essential to support Cuba's sovereignty and resilience.
Deep dives
International Meeting on Theoretical Publications
At the second international meeting of theoretical publications of left parties and movements in Havana, Cuba, delegates from revolutionary socialist and anti-imperialist parties across the globe discussed strategies to combat imperialist propaganda and promote a revolutionary socialist narrative. Participants emphasized the need for cross-border coordination to counter the mainstream media controlled by antagonistic forces.
On-the-Ground Experiences in Cuba
While attending a conference in Cuba, the editors from Hood Communist witnessed the severe impact of the US blockade firsthand. They observed food and fuel shortages, highlighting the dire situation exacerbated by the blockade. Despite these challenges, they were impressed by the Cuban organizers' ability to host a successful conference amid hardships, showcasing resilience and solidarity within the Cuban community.
Speeches and Collective Writing Efforts
During the event in Cuba, the Hood Communist editors delivered speeches collectively crafted on-site, focusing on critical topics like combating fascism, defending historical memory, and resisting media propaganda. The speeches aimed to emphasize strategic unity across political movements and organizations against imperialist narratives and misinformation. Their collective approach highlighted the importance of coordinating efforts to counter divisive narratives and promote revolutionary ideologies.
Cuba's Ongoing Economic Struggles and US Sanctions
In light of recent protests in Cuba sparked by economic hardships, exacerbated by the US-imposed economic embargo, the Hood Communist team discussed the deliberate impact of US policies on the Cuban population. They highlighted the destructive consequences of decades-long sanctions on essential supplies, showcasing the urgent need for global awareness and solidarity in addressing the humanitarian crisis created by the blockade. The ongoing struggle against US imperialism's economic warfare and misinformation campaigns remains a central focus to support Cuba's sovereignty and resilience.
US Imperialism and Anti-Cuban Propaganda
The podcast discusses the US government's allocation of funds towards anti-Cuban propaganda, including broadcasting through media outlets based in Miami. This move highlights the imperialist approach to foreign policy prevalent in the US. The $1.2 trillion proposal emphasizes countries like Cuba not receiving direct aid, linking aid to US-sponsored referendums.
Zone of Peace Campaign and Anti-Imperialist Struggle
The podcast explores the Zone of Peace campaign initiated by the Black Alliance for Peace in collaboration with partner organizations. This campaign aims to establish an international zone of peace informed by anti-imperialist principles and people-centered human rights. By reviving civil society elements, the objective is to build anti-imperialist solidarity and alternative power structures across the Americas.
Musa Springer, Erica Caines, & Onyesonwu Chatoyer from Hood Communist join Breht O'Shea to discuss their participation in The Second International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left Parties and Movements in Havana, Cuba before discussing the history and current events playing out in Haiti. Together they converse about their time in Cuba, the various speeches they gave at the event, the ongoing embargo and its impacts, recent protests in Cuba, internationalism, the Zone of Peace campaign by the Black Alliance for Peace, US imperialism, the history of colonialism in Haiti, current events in Haiti, how Haiti is portrayed by Western corporate media, and much more!
