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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 8:32am May 20, 2018,

6 key Afro-Cubans who fought during Cuba’s liberation struggle

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 8:32am May 20, 2018,

6 key Afro-Cubans who fought during Cuba's liberation struggle

He was a founding member of the Independent Party of Colour

Pedro Ivonnet

The Cuban of Haitian descent fought alongside General Antonio Maceo and later helped found the Independent Party of Colour with Evaristo Estenoz and others.

He was killed while attempting to escape in the Massacre of 1912. He was promoted to General before his death.

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: May 31, 2018

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