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The people of Haiti are still reeling following this weekend's double earthquake. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Haiti on Saturday night. Then a major aftershock measuring 5.2...

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These creatives, born and bred in North America and deeply inspired by their roots, are engaging with their heritage and representing the Chinese Caribbean diaspora...
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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and with Irma on the way, we've found a few hurricane preparedness tips for those in the path of the storm....
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Why Some Caribbean Americans Have Frightening Vaccine Hesitancy

After a year of dealing with a deadly pandemic which has disproportionately affected Black people, you would think we’d embrace something that promises to...
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Coastal living has its advantages, but it also gives us firsthand experience with severe weather. Discover what makes a home inhabitable after a big storm.
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Writer Monique McIntosh | Photography Contributed If film is a tale told in light and shadows, then consider Mario Pignard Jr. the master illuminator. For 15 years, this highly-regarded motion...

SumFest Mizik 2024 Kicks Off Haitian Heritage Month, Revealing Its Summer Festival Date And...

Miami, Fl - May 1,2024 - The SumFest Mizik 2024 Festival marks the commencement of Haitian Heritage Month, announcing their return in 2024 with the...

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U.S. Virgin Islands | President and CEO of the Urban League of Broward County “If you don’t quit, you win.”...
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On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 2,000, injuring more than 12,000 and destroying thousands of homes across the...

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