Caption by Ashmar Mandou

During a recent June 11th and 12th visit to Chicago, Cuban Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Cuba the Honorable Ambassador Tanieris Dieguez and Mr. Adrian Heredia Machado toured several local institutions including, the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, ISAC (formerly the Oriental Institute) of the University of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University and the world-renowned Ensemble Español, and the Roseland Community Hospital. The tour was organized and led by Latino Art Beat President and CEO Don Rossi Nuccio and Latino Art Beat Advisory Board Member, David Rodriguez. The purpose of the visit was to highlight the important relationship between Americans and Cubans as well as highlight the ongoing effects of the U.S. blockade of oil and the vital necessities for the Cuban people. The tour culminated with a one-on-one session at The Local Flour Stand Café in Berwyn, IL with Rossi Nuccio and the Cuban delegation discussing the success of the trip and future plans. Those seeking to donate to Latino Art Beat’s efforts to support children with cancer in Cuba please reach out to: latinoartbeat@hotmail.com.

Photo Credit: Latino Art Beat
Photo Caption 1: David Rodriguez (LAB), Dr. Khan (Roseland), Ambassador Tanieris Dieguez, Deputy Chief of Mission, Cuban Embassy, Adrian Heredia, 2nd Secretary of the Cuban Embassy
Photo Caption 2: Ensemble Español dancers, with LAB and Cuban delegation.
Photo Caption 3: ISAC at University of Chicago: David Rodriguez (LAB), Hon. Ambassador Tanieris Dieguez (Cuban Embassy), Adrian Heredia (Cuban Embassy) Don Rossi Nuccio (LAB)