As we do every year, we will host a busload of pastors and other members of the faith community traveling on a caravan to Cuba to raise awareness of the US blockade against Cuba. This event is not only educational – it’s a fun, celebratory occasion featuring Cuban Jazz from DJ Bart Grooms, optional dancing, maybe even mojitos!

This is a critical year in US-Cuba relations. Our attention will focus on advocating for Cuba here in the US. Our Cuban partners have told us that what they need most at this moment are our voices in solidarity.

The Caravan will educate about the important role US citizens can play in lifting the US blockade of Cuba and the travel ban. We will visit congressional offices and invite caravan event organizers and supporters to join us in these meetings.

We need you to meet with your Representatives and Senators when the caravan comes to your city. Our elected officials need to hear directly from you, their constituents! Members of Congress need to know that they represent people who support Cuba with no preconditions. Many legislators don’t have an opinion on Cuba or know much about Cuba, so this is a great time for you to share with them why you support Cuba and why US-Cuba relations must be fully normalized while respecting Cuba’s sovereignty.

This year, we will host 8 Caravanistas as they stay the night, share their story with us, and then meet with US Senators and Representatives the next day. This event is sponsored by the Birmingham Peace Project. Contact Diane McNaron at Birmingham Peace Project for more details or to volunteer.