Black Lives Matter betrays its supposed values, supports oppression in Cuba

On Wednesday, Black Lives Matter betrayed its supposed commitment to human rights and democratic accountability.

It did so by clearing the Cuban Communist regime of any responsibility for the suffering of Cuba’s people. In an Instagram post, Black Lives Matter instead declared that America is to blame for Cuba’s plight. The group says it “condemns the U.S. federal government’s inhumane treatment of Cubans.” The U.S. economic boycott of Cuba is wholly responsible for its malaise. Cubans are being “punished” by the U.S. government “because [Cuba] has maintained its commitment to sovereignty and self-determination.”