Caribbean-American legislators in the US have called for international support for Haiti, as the country observes the ninth anniversary of…
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Latest News, New York, TPS
UPDATED: Supporters Rally at Start of Trial Challenging Trump TPS Decision
The Jan. 7 demonstration that was held at 9 a.m. was in support of the approximately 50,000 people from Haiti who were granted TPS in the wake of 2010 earthquake. The designation however will expire on July 22, following Trump’s decision not to renew TPS.
Latest News, New York
Plaintiff Speaks Out on Wire Transfer Fraud Lawsuit Involving Former Haitian Officials
When Odlion Celestin, 43, sends money to his family in Haiti from his residence in Miami, he always believed that the $1.50 wire transfer fee enacted by former President Michel Martelly in 2011 would help pay for his family’s education.
New York, Nonprofits
Sean Penn’s Haitian Relief Organization Undergoes Rebranding With New Name, Mission Statement
Sean Penn’s Haiti-focused charity, J/P HRO, is now going by the name CORE as the nonprofit expands its reach from Haiti to communities in the United States and the Caribbean.
Entertainment, New York
Haitian Roots Actor Takes On Role Of Mulligan, Madison In Hamilton
The much-touted Broadway musical ‘Hamilton,’ as written and produced by Lin Miranda, is currently playing at the Broward Performing Arts…
Immigration & Migration, Latest News, New York, TPS
Trial to Begin in Fight to Challenge Trump Haiti TPS Decision
Haitian immigrants and allies to rally at the opening of the federal trial to halt possible deportations.
Haiti, Latest News, New York
Former Haitian Officials Accused of Wire Transfer Fraud
Lawsuit alleges Haitian government and wire transfer companies like Western Union, Unitransfer and CAM defrauded the Haitian Diaspora out of millions of dollars through $1.50 fee on money transfers to Haiti
New York
Haitians, Jews, Muslims Come Together For Unity in Action Holiday Party
Over 400 people filled and partied at the Bridge Multicultural Advocacy Project Center, 1894 Flatbush Avenue, on Sunday for its “Annual…
New York
Haitian and American students connect through music at Astoria middle school
The students at I.S. 10 (Horace Greeley Intermediate School) in Astoria learn not just from their teachers but also from…
Latest News, New York
Treyger, BK Lawmakers Call For More Haitian Creole Interpreters At Polling Sites
City Council Member Mark Treyger (D-Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend, Sea Gate) and a broad coalition of elected officials, advocacy…