Former Michelle Obama adviser among Md. gubernatorial candidates
Trip coincided with IDAHOTB commemorations in Havana
Official launch to take place in Silver Spring on Thursday
Volunteers spent Memorial Day with Ricky Santiago
Jansel Moreno, Victor Manuel Dueñas speak via WhatsApp, email
Gabriel Acevero among candidates to receive support
Juan Carlos Cruz met with pontiff at the Vatican
Mariela Castro's organization held marches, events across country
Global Equality Fund is U.S. public-private partnership
Initiative 77 is about raising wages, protecting workers
