By Francisco Acevedo

HAVANA TIMES – Today I’m going to attempt to reach out to some fairly famous people, even though it’s practically impossible. I don’t believe they will directly read these lines, but maybe a friend or follower—of which they have many—might at least pass the word along.

I’m talking about the Dominicans Destino Positivo and Fernando Delgado, creators of the popular platform Destino Tolk, whom I admire for their work, both individually and now that they’ve joined forces.

I’m not among those who criticize them for not fully immersing themselves in the reality of Cuba because, first of all, it’s very difficult to truly grasp for someone who has never lived it firsthand.

That’s why I continue to give them the benefit of the doubt and continue to support their efforts to give a voice to many Cuban artists who are largely forgotten, especially in Miami where they are based, but also to those who remain here on the island trying to keep Cuban culture alive.

You have to live here to understand that those who still dream of doing what they love cannot speak as openly as they’d like and must “turn a blind eye” to many things. It’s not something to award medals for, but neither should they be bashed for it, because ultimately, they aren’t harming anyone.

Could they use their voices to denounce injustice? Yes, that’s true. But it’s also true that if they do, they will lose that voice—and with it, their artistic careers, which could still accomplish a lot.

It’s a different........

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