Afro or Black Cubans play an important role in Cuban society. The term Afro Cuban refers to Cubans of african descent. It is beleived that more than 11% of the Cuban population identifies as Afro Cuban. More than three million people identify as mulatto or mestizo. This means that about 40% of the Cuban population acknowledges some African identity. This community has played an important role in influencing religion, music, language, arts and culture.
.jpg)
NOTE--This informational blog is compiled by (with the exception of the introduction and photograph) and reprinted with permission from Abdul Akalimat, PhD
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.gritoproductions.com/cuban-roots__;!!DZ3fjg!7uzy1Pn8d91YQzHXChg6Ckuqcp-
jzvMjtg5EIIdVlgINgeDL6VkuSM5zRHIXc-IzIbGF33-nXhuMbCKW1mE7akcfzw$
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQn_y5GjjG4
https://youtu.be/gCa4LZgfZc8?si=8kqDwlAb-M3FbXDh