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Following the May 2026 Fact-Finding and Mutual Solidarity Delegation to Cuba, the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW, IBW21) and the Pan African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) convened a report back and press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Delegation members share observations, findings, and reflections from meetings with Cuban officials, healthcare professionals, educators, religious leaders, and representatives of civil society. The event also includes presentation of the delegation’s communiqué, summarizing key findings and recommendations from the visit. The delegation communiqué is available below to read online or download as a PDF.

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson speaks during the IBW/PAUD Cuba Delegation report back and press conference at the National Press Club. Congressman Jonathan Jackson
U.S. Representative, Illinois
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Mel Foote speaks during the IBW/PAUD Cuba Delegation report back and press conference at the National Press Club. Mel Foote
President, Constituency for Africa
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Milton Allimadi speaks during the IBW/PAUD Cuba Delegation report back and press conference at the National Press Club. Milton Allimadi
Publisher, Black Star News
Crisis in Africa and Caribbean Task Force
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Dr. Ron Daniels delivers remarks during the IBW/PAUD Cuba Delegation report back and press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Dr. Ron Daniels
IBW President & PAUD Convener
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Cover of the May 2026 Communiqué of the IBW/PAUD Mutual Solidarity and Engagement Fact-Finding Delegation to Cuba.

May 2026 Cuba Delegation Communiqué

The Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW, IBW21) and the Pan-African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) present the May 2026 Communiqué of the Mutual Solidarity and Engagement Fact-Finding Delegation to Cuba. Developed following the delegation’s May 26–30, 2026 visit to Cuba, the communiqué documents key observations, findings, and recommendations based on direct engagement with government officials, healthcare professionals, educators, and community leaders.

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IBW21

IBW21 (The Institute of the Black World 21st Century) is committed to enhancing the capacity of Black communities in the U.S. and globally to achieve cultural, social, economic and political equality and an enhanced quality of life for all marginalized people.