The SEC said Anson Jean-Pierre told investors the funds would be used to develop projects in Haiti, but he actually spent some of the money on things like retail and travel purchases.
Elections, Florida
Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade’s new mayor, promises to keep standing by Haitians
Throughout her 40 years living in South Florida, Levine Cava has developed key relationships with Haitian-American leaders like François. Her deep ties to the community — some cultivated since the early 1980s, others created during her last six years representing District 8 on the county commission — helped Levine Cava defeat her opponent by eight points on Nov. 3.
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Haitian-American writers, historians and artists to appear at virtual Miami Book Fair
The 2020 edition of the Miami Book Fair will be held virtually via their website from Nov. 15 to Nov. 22, free of charge to attendees. Four of the annual literary fair’s events are dedicated to Haiti’s history, arts and writers.
Elections, Florida
Fate of Haiti a top concern for many Haitian-American voters
By Sam Bojarski From the fate of TPS to a coronavirus pandemic that has caused widespread job loss and deaths,…
Elections, Florida
Gepsie Metellus in Heated Race for Miami-Dade County Commission
By Sam Bojarski As the clock winds down to Nov. 3, candidates in the race for Miami-Dade County Commission District…
Florida
Haitian Souls Head to the Polls in Final Days of Election
Haitian churches and community-based organizations throughout Miami-Dade County hosted “Souls to the Polls” faith-based events, in final attempts to encourage Black voter turnout before Election Day.
2020 Elections, Florida
Photos: Haitians in Florida at the polls
Haitian-Americans head to the polls for early voting across the U.S., including in Florida, the state with the most Haitians, during the 2020 Elections.
2020 Elections, Florida
Obama stumps for Biden in Haitian enclave, drawing young voters, Democratic faithful
The invite-only event, held at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami, was limited to about 400 volunteers and supporters of the Biden campaign.
Elections, Florida
Biden: Haitians can determine election winner, will have ‘even shot’ with him
Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden Jr. emphasized the high stakes of the November election, while addressing voters at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Miami, on Oct. 5.
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Democrats double down on vote-by-mail push in Florida’s Haitian communities
Election campaigners and voting rights advocates hoping to reach Haitian-Americans across Florida said they are focused on getting people to…