History

Cape Verde, an archipelago located off the coast of West Africa, celebrates its Independence Day on July 5th. This day marks the country’s independence from Portugal in 1975. The country’s independence is an important part of Cape Verde’s history and culture, and is celebrated with a series of events and […]

Robert “Bubba” Pena is the first Cape Verdean to play in the NFL. Earlier this year, Bubba sent us a message. He told us: My name is Robert Pena (nickname Bubba). First of all, I am 100 percent Cape Verdean; all four of my grandparents were born on the Cape […]