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Cuban exiles honored at Miami’s ‘Ellis Island of the South’ as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests
- The reopening of the site known as the Ellis Island of the South is seen as significant during a time of increased scrutiny over immigrant arrests, particularly for Cubans.
- Rene Ramos, head archivist of Miami Dade College, noted the importance of compassion for migrants, especially in a city where 70% speak Spanish as their first language.
- Florida's state investment of $25 million contributed to the restoration, with support from Miami Dade College, private donors, and federal grants.
- Pumariega expressed that Miami and the world owe much to its immigrant population, highlighting their integral role in shaping the city.
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Cuban exiles honored at Miami’s ‘Ellis Island of the South’ as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests
By JOSHUA GOODMAN MIAMI (AP) — For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Cubans fleeing communist rule. The 14-story Spanish Revival skyscraper was where, from 1962 to 1974, the U.S. State Department welcomed Cuban refugees with medical services, English classes, and comfort kits containin…
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For decades, its powerful beacon illuminated Miami's Biscayne Bay, and at the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a symbol of hope for hundreds of…
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