‘You need to be happy’: graffiti encourages Cuban self-reflection

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Graffiti on walls around Havana telling Cubans “you need to be happy” has encouraged introspection and inspiration in a country where censorship has forced many street artists to emigrate or abandon their work.

The simple but striking message that began appearing more than a year ago is the creation of “Mr. Sad,” a 27-year-old sociologist who, under the cover of anonymity, pushes the limits of rebellion on the communist-run island.

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