Daughter of Cuban exiles: Jenise Fernandez shares her family’s story as the Freedom Tower reopens

MIAMI — Like many Cuban exiles, the Freedom Tower holds special meaning for Jorge and Rita Fernandez, or as I call them, “mom and dad.”

“The Freedom Tower for all of us is hope. It’s freedom. And hope for the future,” said Rita Fernandez.

Growing up, I heard stories of Cuba and what life was like there. Both my parents were born on the island. My mom is from Holguin, and my dad is from the small town of Fomento, where he lived on a farm…

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