Campaign for U.S. visas for Cuban Olympic athletes so they can compete in the 2028 Olympics. No visas, no victories - secure both for Cuban Olympic athletes. Let Cuba Play!

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Campaign for U.S. visas for Cuban Olympic athletes so they can compete in the 2028 Olympics.

Campaña para que se concedan visados estadounidenses a los atletas olímpicos cubanos para que puedan competir en los Juegos Olímpicos de 2028.

‍Campagne pour l'obtention de visas américains pour les athlètes olympiques cubains afin qu'ils puissent participer aux Jeux olympiques de 2028.

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Find answers to common questions and discover how you can make a difference.

What’s stopping Cuban athletes?

The United States is blocking 100 Cuban athletes from qualifying for the 2028 Paralympics and Olympics Games by denying them visas.

This goes against the core values of the International Olympic Committee, whose charter rejects discrimination of any kind and protects every athlete’s right to compete free from political interference. Denying visas based on nationality violates that principle and undermines the spirit of global unity that the Olympics are meant to represent.

How can I get involved?

You can volunteer, share our mission, or connect us with sponsors. We're also looking for prominent figures to join the fight (individuals, unions, celebrities and/or athletes).

Every bit of support, big or small, helps us build a stronger, more inclusive movement.

We are currently looking for volunteers to join the following teams:

• Comms & Social Media
• Community Engagement & Outreach
• Research & Strategy
• Digital Infrastructure

Who does this help?

This campaign uplifts Cuban athletes and the global sports community by championing fairness and opportunity for all.

What happens after joining?

After you sign up, you’ll get updates, action steps, and ways to participate. Your involvement brings us closer to real change.

Endorsements

WE THANK THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATION ENDORSEMENTS:

Medea Benjamin & Michelle Ellner - CODEPINK

Al Campbell, Co-Editor, International Journal of Cuban Studies - Caravane d'amitié Québec-Cuba

Tamara Hansen, Coordinator - Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba

Kevin Kucera, Area Director - District 190, International Association of Machinists, Los Angeles

Teishan Latner, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History - Thomas Jefferson University

Carlos Lazo, Organizer - Puentes de Amor/Bridges of Love

Brenda Lopez - U.S. Hands-Off Cuba Committee, LA Chapter

Par Kumaraswami, Professor Latin American Studies, Dir. Centre for Research on Cuba - University of Nottingham

Gary Prevost, Author, US-Cuban Relations, A Critical History, Professor Emeritus - St. John's University

Bob Schwartz - Global Health Partners

Danny Valdes, Co-Chair - Democratic Socialists of America Cuba Solidarity Working Group

Michael Vera - Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific, So. CA

John Waller, Former national coordinator - Pastors for Peace Caravans to Cuba

Helen Yaffe, Author, We Are Cuba, Professor - University of Glasgow

Esther Vicente, Founder and Executive Director - Caribbean Basin Institute for Education and Culture

Marcy Shapiro - Solidarity Committee of the Americas (Minnesota)

Tamara Hansen - Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC)

Alison Bodine - Fire This Time Movement for Social Justice

Michael Novick - Anti-Racist Action Los Angeles/People Against Racist Terror (ARA-LA/PART)

Azza Rojbi - Friends of Cuba Against the U.S. Blockade - Vancouver

Deno De Ciantis - Pittsburgh-Matanzas Sister City Partnership

Ike Nahem - New York-New Jersey Cuba Sí Coalition

Mary-Alice Waters - Socialist Workers Party

Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos / Cuban Institute of Friendship with Peoples (ICAP)

National Network on Cuba

Philadelphia for Cuba

Phralipe Social Justice Movement

Table de concertation de solidarité Québec-Cuba

West Virginia Mountain Party

Witness for Peace Solidarity Collective

Women in Struggle


WE THANK THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL ENDORSEMENTS:

Ainsly Rivera
Anna Grigoreva
Josie Valadez-Fraire
Katherine Martinez
Pete Seidman
, Organizer
Liam-Cecilia Killian
Zee Howse

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Public health professor, social epidemiologist
Madea Benjamin
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Community voices

Real stories. Real impact.

Hear how our movement is opening doors and inspiring hope for Cuban athletes. These stories remind us why every voice matters and every action counts.

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Morgan Ellis

Let Cuba Play! gave me a way to stand up for fairness. I’ve seen how much it means to athletes and families who just want a chance.

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Riley Chen

Supporting this campaign is about more than sports—it’s about unity, opportunity, and believing in a brighter future for everyone.

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Casey Jordan

I’m proud to be part of a community that’s making a difference. Together, we’re building a movement for equal opportunity and lasting change.

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