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Photo Exhibit Captures Creativity of Haitian Diaspora 20 Aug 2013 | 11:09 pm
A photo exhibit that hopes to promote Haitian culture and emerging artists in the diaspora community will open this weekend in Brooklyn, reports Kori Tuitt for Amsterdam News. “Haitians from the Diasp...
Video: Candidates for NYC Public Advocate Make Their Case to Voters 16 Aug 2013 | 09:49 pm
NEW YORK, NY — For those who missed Thursday night’s televised debate among the Democratic contenders to become the next Public Advocate for New York City, CUNY’s Center for Community and Ethnic Media...
Raoul Peck: Haiti Provides Powerful Lesson to Change How the World Gives 31 Jul 2013 | 02:35 am
NEW YORK, NY — On Friday, Peter Buffet (son of Warren Buffet) penned an Op-Ed in the New York Times calling for a change to what he referenced as, The Charitable-Industrial Complex. Mr. Buffet wrote t...
Brooklyn’s East New York Celebrates a Year Without Shootings 30 Jul 2013 | 10:26 pm
BROOKLYN, NY — On a Sunday evening, 363 balloons released into the sky illuminated East New York’s Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard in colors of green, orange and white, as the crowd celebrated ...
President Obama’s Moment of Clarity 21 Jul 2013 | 08:30 pm
Barack Obama’s remarks about Trayvon Martin was a singular moment in the history of the American Presidency. For the first time since his ascent as a political and global icon, the president spoke abo...
A Poem for Jacques Roche: The Coffin Maker and The Poet - Today we celebrate the birthday and life of Jacques Roche, he would have been 52 today. The ... 21 Jul 2013 | 06:28 pm
Today we celebrate the birthday and life of Jacques Roche, he would have been 52 today. The prominent Haitian journalist-poet-activist was killed for his outspoken views on injustice and corruption in...
‘Justice for Trayvon Martin’ — Thousands Protested Zimmerman Verdict in NYC 16 Jul 2013 | 01:20 am
PHOTO ESSAY | Justice for Trayvon Martin Rally By Francesca Andre NEW YORK, NY — On Sunday, July 14, thousands gathered in Union Square to peacefully protest the “not guilty” verdict rendered in the t...
The Fear That Killed Trayvon Martin Is Real 15 Jul 2013 | 04:35 am
For many of us, the verdict rendered in George Zimmerman’s trial reiterated what we already knew, but didn’t want to hear again. It reinforced a cold, hard truth that’s been repudiated throughout the ...
Private Prison Industry Profits From Immigrant Detentions 12 Jul 2013 | 12:24 am
NEW YORK, NY — Americans are split on what to do about illegal immigration. For the U.S. private prison industry, deportation is not the solution, but detaining people is. While the rate of unauthoriz...
Haitian Company Wins Environmental Award in the UK 12 Jul 2013 | 12:08 am
LONDON, UK — A Haitian company, D&E Green Enterprises, that produces ecological cooking stoves, was awarded the 2013 Small Island Developing States Award at the 13th edition of the Ashden Awards tha...
