HAITI JOURNAL: Little Haiti Boundary Resolution

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Channel: South Florida PBS · 2016 · Education

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On May 26th, in a historic moment for the South Florida Haitian Diaspora, City of Miami commissioners voted unanimously to designate the area historically known as Lemon City, as Little Haiti.  For decades, community leaders and activist have been advocating for an official change.  Commission chairman Keon Hardemon’s district encompasses this area; he joins us to discuss the significance of this vote and how he hopes it will help revitalize the community.

Guest:
Chairman Keon Hardemon, City of Miami Commission, District 5

 
Haiti Journal is produced in association with the Haitian American Professionals Coalition (HAPC).

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