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.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Under The Sun has won several awards in recent weeks, for stories on everything from surviving the condo crisis to working as a professional mermaid...
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Under The Sun co-host Alicia Zuckerman contrasts the sounds of traditional Spring Break with the sounds of Alternative Spring Break in the wake of Haiti's earthquake.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Robert Frank divided 83 photographs into several series, including one called, "People You Don't See." That caught the eye of Under the Sun co-host Alicia Zuckerman. Here, she writes about an exhibition of his work, and the Miami Beach elevator operator who has now been seen all over the world.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
It's been ten years since Heather Klinker started Give Good Works, a thrift store and charity in Wynwood. She wanted to give women on the street a second chance. We started out with her story, but sometimes in this business one story leads to another. Klinker introduced Under the Sun's Alicia Zuckerman to Jennifer Rousseau, who candidly talked about her transformation from an addict and prostitute to a sober person with a steady job.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Listen to Susan Brown read "Full Moon Fish House," about a magical place that is dilapidated but not defeated. The story was inspired by an actual fish house painted many times by Brown's husband, a photographer and watercolor artist. Brown submitted the story to our unpublished writers contest and was a runner-up in our Amateur category.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
I'll take a career in poetry, with a side order of part-time jobs. So, how exactly do you make a living as a poet? Listen to the full story here to find out.
Friday, June 26, 2009
During Poem Depot events, local poets write about the subject of your choice for a couple of bucks. Here is a video of The Poem Depot at Under the Sun's Write South Florida event in Hollywood.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
This lovely tree is made of old pants, blouses, even socks. Textile artist duo Guerra de la Paz turns castoff clothes into fine art.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Alicia Zuckerman discovers a miraculous fruit that turns lemons into lemonade.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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