Daisy Rubiera Castillo

About the Author

Daisy Rubiera Castillo is a distinguished Cuban author, oral historian, and cultural activist whose work illuminates the untold stories of Black women in Cuba's complex socio-political landscape. Born in Havana, she has dedicated her career to preserving the voices of marginalized communities through meticulous oral history projects and literary endeavors. As the founder of the Cuba Oral History Project, Castillo bridges personal narratives with broader historical contexts, challenging dominant historical accounts with intimate, resilient perspectives. Her seminal work, Reyita: The Life of a Black Cuban Woman in the Twentieth Century, co-authored with her mother, Maria de los Reyes Castillo Bueno, exemplifies her commitment to amplifying Afro-Cuban experiences amid colonialism, revolution, and social upheaval. Through her writing, Castillo not only honors familial legacies but also fosters a deeper understanding of identity, race, and gender in Latin American history.