More Southern Souls

Thank you for reading the stories from Cuba and caring about each person who shared a bit of their lives. Here are a...

“I have been a pastor for 22 years. Our church is in a poor neighborhood, but we are serving God and helping our...

“I studied trade and economics in school and psychology at the university. I didn't finish my degree because I got...

“I was born in Trinidad, and my parents lived in the country. I have two girls. One is 24, and the other is seven. I...

“We are on our way to work at the hospital. Two of us are nurses and two of us draw blood.” Havana, Cuba (These...

“I taught myself how to play the trumpet. In church, they asked who wants to be a musician. I picked the trumpet...

“I was once a teacher, but now I sell coffee with milk on the corner. It is the only job I can get. I make about 500...

“My three children have a prize. It’s me. I fight for them and can’t let things go down. I didn't think that I would...

“I was a mechanic, but now I am retired and working in a parking lot at night watching over cars. It takes two hours...

“I am plowing the rows.” Vinales, Cuba

“My name is Pablo,  but not Picasso. I have been painting for 12 or 13 years. I am 86 years old and I have been a...

"Feliz año nuevo. Happy New Year my dear.”   ————————————————- This begins a series of stories from Cuba. I went...