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The Cuban Americans (Peoples of North America)
The Cuban Americans - Peoples of North America Author:Renee Gernand In 1959, a Communist revolution led by Fidel Castro forced thousands of Cubans to flee their homeland. Most sought exile 150 miles away in Miami, Florida, where they found menial jobs in tourist hotels, restaurants, and in the homes of wealthy Floridians. Soon these refugees formed a vibrant Cuban-American community -- "Little Havana" ... more »-- that helped transform Miami into a center of international trade.
From their base in south Florida, many Cuban Americans branched out across America to inhabit every state of the Union. Today this ethnic group has risen to prominence in a wide array of fields, and includes such outstanding figures as Miami mayor Xavier Suarez, Coca-Cola chief executive Roberto Goizueta, and ballet superstar Fernando Bujones.« less