The
Partido Independiente de Color (PIC) was a
Cuban political party composed almost entirely of
African former
slaves. It was founded in 1908 by African veterans of the
Cuban War of Independence. In 1912, the PIC led a
revolt in the eastern province of
Oriente. The revolt was crushed and the party disbanded. It is believed
Esteban Montejo, subject of
Miguel Barnets "Biografía de un cimarrón," was a member of this party, or had close associates who were.