Mimis Boutiq 4th Annual Fashion Show

On February 8th, I had the opportunity to attend Mimi’s Boutiq 4th Annual Fashion Show. The show was held at the Newport Beachside Hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, Fl. In previous years, modèl yo te defile at Moca Cafe, a popular Haitian restaurant/Night club in North Miami, but with the show’s growing buzz it was necessary to find a much larger space.

Forgive me/Pardonnez-moi

I have been away for quite some time now and I miss beg for your forgiveness readers. The holidays have been extremely busy...but let me tell you my absence has not been in vain. I've been getting a lot of work done through the radio station and have loads of pictures, videos and stories to share with you all. I promise to have them up for you all ASAP!!! Just STAY TUNED.

And since I didn't get a chance to say so before

JOYEUX NOËL À VOUS TOUS!!!
FELIZ NAVIDAD A TODOS!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!

And to those who do not celebrate Christmas...

Happy Hanukkah!!!
Happy Kwanzah!!!
Happy Holidays!!!

Na we pita/A plus tard

The Polls are Open

The state of Florida is having Primary Elections on August 26, 2014. Citizens of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will be voting to elect or re-elect judges, councilmen, state representatives and state senators. In a special election, the city of North Miami will be voting to replace former mayor Lucie Tondreau. For more information refer back to Miss-Representation

These elections have great significance to the Haitian American community in S. Florida because in comparison to the populace, we have little to no representation in our local government. It is no secret that the Haitian community sometimes finds it very difficult to stand as one and if in any area it is most apparent in politics. Often times you will find several Haitian American candidates fighting for the same political seat while other ethnicities allow one qualified individual to run unopposed to ensure they are properly represented.

The Morning Drive

I briefly mentioned it in a previous post but I am a Co-Host on a morning talk radio show called The Morning Drive. The show airs Monday thru Friday from 8am-10am on WSRF 1580AM, a Haitian owned and operated radio station located in North Miami Beach, Fl (that was a mouthful). The show is hosted by young Haitian Americans with the purpose of acting as liaisons between the gran moun (older) Haitians and the younger more Americanized generation. It's a great concept if I do say so myself.