Long live the Cuban Revolution. Long live comrade Fidel Castro... Cuban internationalists have done so much for African independence, freedom, and justice. We admire the sacrifices of the Cuban people in maintaining their independence and sovereignty in the face of a vicious imperialist campaign designed to destroy the advances of the Cuban revolution. We too want to control our destiny... There can be no surrender. It is a case of freedom or death. The Cuban revolution has been a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving people. - Nelson Mandela
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Cuban revolution supported African independence and sovereignty against imperialism, serving as an inspiration for freedom.
- In plain terms
- Cuba helped African independence and inspires freedom despite imperialist attacks.
- What can you take from it?
- Resist imperialism and support international freedom movements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does true sovereignty look like?
- How do movements inspire others?
Another view
The revolution's methods and outcomes are debated globally.
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