In July 2021, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation sparked significant backlash after issuing a statement regarding the historic anti-government protests in Cuba.
The human rights of migrants and the "Black Lives Matter" sentiment applied to the perilous journey across the sea. BLM - Kuba & Tarifa.mp4
: Comparing racial justice movements across the diaspora, from the Caribbean (Kuba) to the Mediterranean (Tarifa). In July 2021, the Black Lives Matter Global
Tarifa, located at the southernmost tip of Spain, is often associated with the migrant crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement in Europe. It serves as a symbolic and literal point of entry for many African migrants crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. Videos documenting this location often focus on: Tarifa, located at the southernmost tip of Spain,
: The organization blamed the U.S. trade embargo for Cuba's suffering and praised the Cuban government for historically protecting Black revolutionaries like Assata Shakur .