#MeToo is fresh backdrop in lawsuit over Haiti abuse claims
The number of men willing to testify about alleged abuse they endured as boys in Haiti has grown to at least 15, activist Paul Kendrick says, and the #MeToo movement has raised awareness of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Coastal Christian High School Packs Thousands of Meals for Kids in Haiti
On Saturday one high school came together to package thousands of meals for a village in Haiti. Coastal Christian High School partnered with Hope Changes Everything, a nonprofit organization that provides education, clean water and meals to children in Haiti. Continue reading
Sports
Trinity’s Haitian-born stars — Dutreil, Moise — have made tremendous strides on and off the court
Trinity Catholic’s Contavio Dutreil, left, and Dimitry Moise, came to the United States together from Haiti and started playing for the Crusaders three years ago. Both scored their 1,000th career point during a contest against Trumbull on Feb. 14. Continue reading
U.S.
‘No response’ yet from North Korea on talks with the US
South Korea says it has not received a response from Pyongyang on a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump.In a surprise development, Mr Trump on Friday accepted North Korea’s invitation to direct talks. Continue reading
World
China’s Xi Jinping gets expanded mandate, may rule for life
Xi Jinping, already China’s most powerful leader in more than a generation, received a vastly expanded mandate as lawmakers Sunday abolished presidential term limits that had been in place for more than 35 years and wrote his political philosophy into the country’s constitution. Continue reading
Why Labels Are Looking to Africa to Find the Next Global Pop Star
UMG’s acquisition of a majority stake in Kenya’s AI Records is the latest deal this year that indicate the music industry is beginning to recognize Africa’s potential as a music mecca and profit center. Continue reading