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Brooklyn Judge Up for Key Role Paid Mom’s Home Care Worker $2.29 an Hour, Suit Charged

BY GREG B. SMITH, THE CITY This story was originally published on February 23,2021 by THE CITY A civil court…

Among Haitian-American leaders, Inauguration Day brings hope for unity

Around the country, thousands of Haitian-Americans watching the live broadcasts on television, computers and mobile devices, felt much of the emotion on display. They also expressed relief that the inauguration events proceeded without incident on Wednesday afternoon.

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‘Now it’s time,’ experts and leaders say, for Haitian priorities

The Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. brings the promise of a leader who spoke directly to Haitian and Haitian-American concerns. Underscoring his commitment to diversity, Biden has selected two Haitian-American leaders for White House roles.

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Georgia’s growing Haitian-American population could sway Senate runoffs

Mirroring a national trend, Haitian-American leaders across the country are working to mobilize and educate Georgia voters in advance of the Jan. 5 election.

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Emile Bazile: Building a bridge to politics for all Williamsburg residents

Bazile’s confirmation makes him the fourth Haitian-American district leader for the Kings County Democratic Party, which has 42 district leaders in all. Bazile, who resides in the Williamsburg neighborhood where he grew up, joins Party Chair and District 42 Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte, male District 42 Leader Josue Pierre and male District 43 Leader Edu Hermelyn.

TPS for Haitians extended to fall of 2021

Nearly 60,000 Haitians living in the United States with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections can live without fear of deportation proceedings for another nine months.

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VP debate centers on pandemic that has ravaged communities

Wednesday evening’s vice presidential debate focused largely on the coronavirus pandemic, which had a devastating impact on Haitian-Americans, from New York to Florida.

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Biden unveils top priorities for Haiti, Haitian-Americans if elected

Investing in Haiti’s prosperity and security is in the national security interest of the United States, said Joe Biden, in announcing policy priorities that impact Haiti and Haitian-Americans. The Democratic presidential nominee made the statement in a media release before an expected visit with Haitians in Miami on Monday.