The giant screens of Madison Square Garden in New York lit up this Sunday with images alluding to the freedom demanded by Cuban civil society.
The initiative was carried out by Cuban influencers and activists who rented the privileged space to make visible the cry of 'Freedom' of their compatriots, including those who cannot express it in the streets of the Island.
Using avatars from their social media profiles, users Pilar De Cuba, Jesús Yubero, Owen Francesito, and Livvy Andrea made visible the demand of millions of Cubans in the central square of New York City, all appearing with the Cuban flag and making an "L" for "Libertad" (Liberty) with their fingers.
"One will never be more worthy than when honoring the struggle for freedom and justice. Freedom is the principle of all growth, fighting for it represents the greatest act of love and humanity towards oneself and towards others," Pilar de Cuba expressed on her social media.
On the other hand, Jesús Yubero commented humorously: "If we're going to spend money, let's do it with style." A video shared by this user showed the moment when the message was projected for the first time at Madison Square Garden.
"Our friends asking for freedom on a giant screen in New York is the most beautiful thing you will see today... With this image, I want to thank all those who are outside, all those who are not living this, but who feel the pain as if they were owed a blackout block, as if they had to eat pumpkin bread and endure our inept leaders on TV," said Facebook user Edmundo Dantés Junior.
In his post, the activist and well-known Cuban influencer thanked "to all Cubans who are free and continue to fight for those of us who are surviving inside and can do little... There is nothing greater than fighting for the truth and against injustice even if it's not happening to you."
In the comments on their posts, several Cuban internet users thanked the gesture of the four influencers who hired the well-known space to give voice to those in Cuba who do not enjoy the right to free speech, and to those who are serving sentences as political prisoners for exercising their right to demonstrate, think, opine, and express themselves freely.
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