The Divas of Cuba
Cuba
Who Said That?
Misc.
100
Why was Carilda Oliver Labra's poetry banned for some time?
It was considered to be too "erotic."
100
What is the main difference Holly finds between the way Cubans act and people from the U.S.?
People in the U.S. are more isolated, separated, and reserved. Cubans aren't as afraid to talk to each other.
100
"We are seen as a symbol of courage, because rap is a genre that is almost always about protest. So we are different from other women's groups in Cuba, which are mostly salsa, and they don't have the flexibility to say what we say in our music. We are proud of that."
Instinto
100
Who were the Black Panthers?
An organization of the 1960's Black Power movement.
200
What is Lizette Vila's show about?
Cuban women, who by example, inspire others.
200
In Cuba, what profession is on the rise again for women because of the high tourism rate?
Prostitution
200
"Since I took the decision to direct my own documentaries, my own films, I didn't stop because I don't have resources. I can't wait; I don't have the right to wait. I don't want to wait. And for that reason, the struggle is part of my life."
Gloria Rolanda
200
Before going on her adventure, what was Holly Morris' job?
Editorial director of a feminist publishing company
300
What was the name of the female rap group in Cuba?
Instinto
300
Where is the first place they travel to in Cuba? (Where they meet the rap group and Lizette Vila)
Havana
300
"My best poetry is that which expresses erotic love, but also the love between a man and a woman integrated with universal love. For me, poetry does many things: tells truth, creates and praises beauty, contributes to the intellectual pleasure, allows us to unite with all humankind as it denounces injustice and captures the essence of life."
Carilda Oliver Labra
300
Morris sees the drum and dance performance of an Afro-Cuban religion; the same religion Emilia Machado practiced. What's the name of that religion?
Santeria
400
Which diva was an activist for the rights of prisoners and welfare recipients? She was also a former Black Panther and was exiled from the U.S.
Assata Shakur
400
What is the name of the non-governmental organization, created by Castro to defend Cuban women legally, socially, economically, and culturally?
Federation of Cuban Women (FMC)
400
"I belive that there needs to be a constant campaign to educate people, sensitize people and analyze racism. The fight against racism always has 2 levels; the level of politics and policy, but also the level of individual consciousness."
Assata Shakur
400
What became the show's mascot and symbol of a diva?
The sky dancer.
500
Which diva is an independent filmmaker who uses personal histories for political change and explores race in her work?
Gloria Rolanda
500
Which town in Cuba, is home to many artists, poets, and writers? It is often called "the Athens of Cuba."
Matanza
500
"I have received criticism from men, even from intellectuals who work in my field. They don't understand. Some people think that feminism is 'anti-men,' but that simply isn't true. Cuban machismo is special."
Lizette Vila
500
What is the name of Cuba's most sacred icon, a figure of which is presented to the girl celebrating her quinceanos?
The Black Madonna or La Virgen de La Caridad del Cobre
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