Last summer, I was lucky to be selected to visit Cuba with CubaOne Foundation. As an American with family from Havana, I had always been anxious to visit Cuba, and in 2016 I finally had an opportunity to experience modern Cuban culture for myself. The trip gave me a chance to practice Spanish, meet new friends, and get a sense of the geography of the island. In the US I work as a photographer, so naturally I brought a few cameras with me to shoot photos of landscapes, portraits, and action. In fact, the cameras gave me a reason to interact with the Cuban people more closely, introducing myself and learning their names and stories. Photo: Steven Andrew García We talked about music, movies, art, agriculture, sports, technology, and the future. Cubans have so much style and character and are very innovative and resourceful. My new friends were living with a lot of challenges and struggles - shortages and limitations, yet they had an unmistakable strength and humor. They made sure to enjoy life's moments as they work hard and anticipate the next era. It seemed like the new Cuban private businesses and internet accessibility could be the beginning of the...