"A Nation For All"

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This paper introduces and discusses the above book, a detailed account of Cuba's modern history, especially as it relates to race and politics on the Caribbean island. The paper begins with a short summary and commentary on the book, including research methods done by the author the author's theme, and the author of this paper's own reaction to the book. The paper shows that de la Fuente's conclusions are well-documented and show that while the races have attempted to mix together admirably in Cuba, there are still wide gaps between white, black and mulatto.

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"It is clear, while Cuban independence from Spain initially was a grand hope for an absolutely equal nation, that has not happened, and black children in Cuba face many of the same problems as black children in the United States. Even if they can get a good education, they may not be able to obtain a good job, simply because of their color. Bigotry is not supposed to exist, but it still does, and even Cuba, with her grand ideas of early nationalism is no exception. However, there are examples of Afro-Cubans who have altered politics, created change, and helped establish and modernize Cuba and Cuba's political outlook. The author's contention is not that blacks are much oppressed in Cuba, but that true equality between the races still does not exist."

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