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Cuba is mystical, magical, and vintage. It's a place that everyone must visit once in their lifetime to experience the favors, the people, the beauty, and the gems Cuba provides. The culture is deeply rich and prideful and resilient despite the embargo being placed by the United States. Being Black in America, I understand the restrictions of living a full life due to systems in place that hold people back but when you have grit, determination, and resiliency in your blood, nothing can hold you back. We stayed among a diverse and inclusive community Centro Habana where people were dignified, welcoming and rich in knowledge. we opted to see Havana from the lens of walking, immersing ourselves with the culture, eating at local cafes with live music, and admiring the beauty of the Cubans. To my surprise, we took a fascinating Afro-Cuban tour to experience Afro-Cuban life, experiences, food, and learn more about how Guanacoboa became the epicenter for slavery and how many of its descendants still live in this Afro-Cuban village that I fell in love with. During this tour, we had the pleasure of experiencing a soulful renewed awakening through learning about music, spirituality, the food, and Afro-Cuban culture through the lens of the descendants of slavery. We learned how Yoruba/African/Santeria practices and spirituality interconnected and how it helped shaped the Afro-Cuban culture. I was honored to walk in this village amongst the people who survived tough times such as slavery, environmental racism, systemic racism, poverty and more. I was shocked to know that our lives despite coming from an English speaking household were more interconnected compared to the lives of others. I learned and accepted that it was okay to learn more about other religious practices such as African spirituality because it usually frowned upon dominant society and people who have assimilated into a mainstream religion. During this tour, I took it upon myself to receive a reading from a true Babalawo who was a 5th generation Babalawo in the village. Despite the language barrier and having a translator, I realize that my life was shifted and transformed from that reading and experience. Honestly, I felt that this shifted my attitude and life purpose was adjusted a bit. I was open-minded and received all kinds of blessings during the trip to Habana. Sometimes, you just have to be open-minded to new experiences that aren't going to harm or better yet kill you or hinder your growth. I never expected to be awakened and renewed by taking an off beaten trip to Cuba. I've met some incredible people especially the Afro-Cuban people who loved me and welcomed me like family. I will always be reminded that Black is Beautiful Universal no matter what language, lifestyle, religious practices, and beliefs you believe in.