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Hialeah Haikus

Sunday, August 22, 2010

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Hialeah Haikus

Listen here to Laura Isensee's story about a group of poets writing Haikus that focus on the Miami they know. Haikus typically contain a seasonal reference, and a kireji, or cutting word-- like, for example, fuacata!!

New! Little Haiti Story Map

Monday, August 16, 2010

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New! Little Haiti Story Map

We'd like to tell some of the stories of South Florida in a new way--on a story map-- and we'd love to include your contributions. Under the Sun begins our exploration of South Florida neighborhoods with Little Haiti. We asked people in Little Haiti, "What should people know about this neighborhood?" Click here to learn more and see the map.

A Special Hour On Haiti

Saturday, July 17, 2010

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A Special Hour On Haiti

We air a special episode that looks at how life has changed in South Florida six months after Haiti's horrific earthquake. Our show features segments on the medical professionals who responded, the Haitian students who welcomed quake survivors, and the church that calls itself the living room of the Haitian-American community. Listen here to the full hour.

Patrick Farrell: An Audio Slide Show From The Quake

Friday, July 16, 2010

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Patrick Farrell: An Audio Slide Show From The Quake

Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Patrick Farrell, of the Miami Herald, narrates a slide show of his work. The pictures depict the devastation after Haiti's earthquake, and also more recent scenes of hope as survivors try to stitch their lives back together.

Haiti reconstruction: potholes aplenty for South Florida developers

Friday, July 16, 2010

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Haiti reconstruction: potholes aplenty for South Florida developers

In the months since the earthquake, what have South Florida's planners and developers been able to do to help the reconstruction efforts? Under the Sun's Kenny Malone has that story. Listen here.

Faith In The Aftermath

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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Faith In The Aftermath

Rev. Reginald Jean-Mary, of the Notre Dame D'Haiti Catholic Church, narrates what happened in his congregation after the earthquake, and how music helped people to release their pain. This piece is set to a hymn sung by the Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours choir. Listen here. (Photo by Patrick Farrell, courtesy of The Miami Herald)

Songs From A Tent Camp

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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Songs From A Tent Camp

In this excerpt, Rev. Reginald Jean-Mary of the Notre Dame church in Little Haiti responds to a recording of quake survivors singing at 3 a.m. in a tent camp outside Haiti's presidential palace. "Lift your feet," the song says. "Don't stay on the floor crying." Listen here. (Photo by Patrick Farrell, courtesy of The Miami Herald)

2 East: A Young Patient Helps His Doctor Cope with the Earthquake

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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2 East: A Young Patient Helps His Doctor Cope with the Earthquake

Doctors make their patients better. That's how the story always goes, right? Niala Boodhoo explores the relationship between an American doctor and his Haitian patient, forged by the earthquake. Listen here.

TPS: The Long and Winding Road

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

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TPS: The Long and Winding Road

After the earthquake in Haiti, the U.S. government made Temporary Protected Status (TPS) available to any Haitian living in the country before Jan. 12. And yet, less than a third of eligible Haitians living in the United States have applied. Why is that? Fees, fraud, and most importantly, fear. Alicia Zuckerman takes us down the long and winding road to TPS. Listen here.

After The Quake: Patients And Healers

Monday, July 12, 2010

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After The Quake: Patients And Healers

In this piece, four medical professionals recount how their patients broke into song in a makeshift medical tent, despite the desperate circumstances. One doctor describes the moment as a tipping point, in which the patients lifted their healers.

Music From Episode 5: Haiti Episode

DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars - Under the Sun Theme
Jacques Saveur Jean - Haïti Chérie

Romel Joseph - My Favorite Things (recorded by Hannah Sampson)

Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours choir - Mwen Pap Sa Bliye (recorded by Kenny Malone)

Haitian Patients in Medishare Tent - Jesus, Thank You For Loving Us (recorded by David Chan)

Why We're Telling These Stories

From Abe Rich's nephew...

On behalf of my family, friends and those that were close to my Uncle - thank you! It is truly a treasure to have the piece recorded and available for us and future generations to cherish. The story really captures his character, persona and spirit. Abe was a simple man, a man who struggled to survive during a tragic era in our history. His traumas and survival instinct kept him alive in Europe, Israel and in Miami as he worked till he could no longer stand up. As it said on his shop wall... "There is no substitute for hard work." I believe you and everyone at WLRN work very hard to provide us with wonderful programming and go above and beyond your call of duty. Thank you very much.

Shawn Rich

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