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‘Joined at the Roots’ exhibit to change the Haitian and Black American narrative
WLRN - Florida
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Haitians and Black Americans have lived side by side in South Florida for decades. While the relationship between the two communities has not always been smooth, they have managed to coexist, “building families, businesses, churches, and...
Weekend things to do: Bull riders, horror movies, cat videos, Kesha and remembering Jeff Buckley
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 6, 2025
Sydney Sweeney. What can you say about Sydney Sweeney? Me? Not much. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything she’s been in. “Euphoria”? Nope. Ditto “The White Lotus.” (My wife says it’s very good.) Sydney Sweeney does have a new movie, “Americana,”...
Marriage can wait: Haitian author Cottecheese Pierre launches bold guide to women’s self-worth
Haitian Times
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August 6, 2025
Overview: Haitian author and feminist Cottecheese Pierre launched her debut book, “Marriage Is Not Plan A,” using the alphabet to guide women through a journey of empowerment, urging them to prioritize themselves over societal expectations around...
Ireland Urges Action To Free Hostages After Gunmen Attack Haiti Orphanage
StratNews Global
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August 6, 2025
Home Europe Ireland Ireland Urges Action To Free Hostages After Gunmen Attack Haiti Orphanage The attacks took place over the weekend when gunmen stormed the orphanage in Kenscoff, a mountainous community on the outskirts of the capital...
The influencer who has amassed huge following by creating ENORMOUS meals for the hungry in response to social media celebrities bragging of their wasteful lifestyle
Daily Mail
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August 6, 2025
A Lebanese influencer has gone viral for sharing videos of herself cooking enormous meals and then feeding them to the hungry in response to wasteful social media stars. Surthany Hejeij, 33, has racked up 15.7 million followers on Instagram thanks...
Gena Heraty: Family of Irishwoman kidnapped in Haiti ask people to ‘keep her in your hearts’
The Irish News
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The family of an Irishwoman who is one of eight people kidnapped in Haiti has asked people to keep the group “in your hearts”. The family of Gena Heraty, who is from Westport in Co Mayo, also asked for discretion at this “difficult” time. Ms...
He's known as the 'Haitian Dave Chappelle' and part of the global rise of Haitian comedy
WLRN - Florida
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Haitians will find humor anywhere — at funerals, after an earthquake, during a divorce, you name it. That’s how the culture captures reality, says SeJoe, the first Haitian-American comedian to ever release a groundbreaking special in Haitian...
Police launch investigation as Irish fashion designer is found dead on yacht in New York
Offaly Live
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August 6, 2025
Police in the United States are investigating the death of a young Carlow woman, found at Montauk Yacht Club in America in the early hours of the morning. American police have said that several attempts were made to resuscitate Martha...
Advocates fear Haitian nationals intercepted in Quebec could face deportation if they are returned to U.S.
The Globe and Mail
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August 6, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The Canada Border Services Agency says it arrested and charged three alleged smugglers after police intercepted a truck carrying 44 Haitian nationals in Stanstead, Que.Evan Buhler/Reuters Canadian authorities intercepted...
Best places to find free live music in the Triangle
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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August 5, 2025
There's something special about live music that can't be imitated through a speaker. It's more than just the music; it's the atmosphere – the people you're surrounded by and the feeling of the crowd moving as one. The Triangle offers some of the...
Haitian-American FSMSDC CEO Beatrice Louissaint to step down after 25 years
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 5, 2025
The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) has announced that its long-serving President and CEO, Haitian-American Beatrice Louissaint, will step down on December 12, 2025, concluding more than 25 years of transformative...
Gena Heraty: Family of Irishwoman kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti ask people to 'keep her in your hearts'
Heart Radio
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5 August 2025, 19:34 | Updated: 5 August 2025, 23:31 The family of an Irishwoman who was among eight people taken by armed kidnappers in Haiti have asked people to keep the group "in your hearts". Your browser doesn't recognise available video...
Irish lay missionary kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti
OSV News
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August 5, 2025
(OSV News) — A longtime Irish missionary in Haiti has been kidnapped in what may be a targeted attack amid that nation’s long-running armed gang violence and instability. Gena Heraty was among several people — including a three-year-old child —...
Ireland demands release of hostages after Haiti orphanage attack
The Sun Daily
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August 6, 2025
PORT-AU-PRINCE: Ireland has called on Haitian authorities to take urgent action to secure the release of hostages, including an Irish missionary and a 3-year-old child, after armed attackers stormed an orphanage in Kenscoff. Irish Foreign Minister...
Irish lay missionary kidnapped in Haiti
Catholic News
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August 5, 2025
Gena Heraty (NPH Foundation) A longtime Irish lay missionary in Haiti has been kidnapped in what may be a targeted attack amid that nation’s long-running armed gang violence and instability. Source: Catholic Register. Gena Heraty was among several...
Major Haitian «Barbecue» Sponsor Arrested in the USA
Haiti Libre
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Haiti - FLASH : Major Haitian «Barbecue» Sponsor Arrested in the USA 05/08/2025 09:42:13 Bazile Richardson, a Haitian-born trucking company owner living with his family in North Carolina, was arrested on July 23, 2025, in Houston for conspiracy to...
Simon Harris holds talks with Haitian counterpart over Gena Heraty kidnapping
Longford Leader
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August 5, 2025
Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has held talks with his Haitian counterpart about the kidnapping of Irish woman Gena Heraty. Mr Harris, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, spoke to Haiti’s foreign minister, Harvel Jean-Baptiste by phone...
8 still missing after Haiti orphanage raid
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 5, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Eight people, including an Irish missionary and a 3-year-old child, remained missing Monday after gunmen stormed an orphanage in Haiti,...
Ireland calls for hostages' release after gunmen storm Haiti orphanage
Yahoo News
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PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) -Ireland's Foreign Ministry called on Tuesday on Haitian authorities to ensure "everything is done" to secure the release of a group of people, including an Irish missionary and a 3-year-old child, taken by gunmen who...
Ex-Haitian ambassador allegedly provided prostitutes to delegation
Dominican Today
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Haiti.- Smith Augustin, former Haitian ambassador to the Dominican Republic and current presidential advisor, has been accused of providing sex workers to a Haitian delegation during a 2021 visit to Santo Domingo, according to a report by Haitian...