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Acosta Dance Centre Hosts the UK’s Largest Afro Cuban Dance Festival this July
“We know how to throw a great party in Cuba – and now we’re bringing that same energy to London. Afro Cuban dance is at the heart of our culture, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone,” says Javier Torres, Managing Director of Acosta Dance Centre. July 11 to 13 the centre will host the largest Afro Cuban dance festival. Learn more.
Op-Ed: How I Survived Divorcing a Man Who Had My Family Wrapped Around His Finger and How You Can Too
Are you or someone you or someone you know going through a messy divorce? Divorce often involves a division of finances, family and friends. So how does one navigate the rough waters of a messy divorce? Author Shabana Sharif shares seven important tips as someone who survived a tumultuous divorce.
Where Are You From?
What does it really mean to be “from” somewhere—and how do you answer when the truth spans continents, cultures and generations? In this poignant and engaging essay, V. Sarita Singh explores the complexity of identity through motherhood, memory and a multicultural Flag Day celebration. Her daughter’s simple response—Home—offers a powerful reminder that where we’re from isn’t always a place, but a feeling.
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