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Hip Hop for Haiti

Monday, October 19, 2009

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A unique voice in South Florida, Mecca aka Grimo raps in Creole and English, tackling many of the topics we see splashed over the front pages. Under the Sun caught up with the hip-hop artist-- not at a club, not at a video shoot-- but at a rally for temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants.

South Florida Photo of the Week 9/15/09

Monday, September 14, 2009

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At Brosia

South Florida Photos of the Week 7/28: Wacky Signs

Monday, July 27, 2009

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We asked you to share your photos of bizarre or funny signs from around South Florida. Here is a selection.

AUTHOR EDWIDGE DANTICAT ON LIFE AS A HAITIAN IMMIGRANT AND WRITING HER FIRST MEMOIR

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Danticat wrote a memoir to cope with the momentous year when her daughter was born, her father passed away, and her uncle died in an immigration detention center on the edge of the Everglades.

South Florida Photo of the Week 7/7/09

Monday, July 6, 2009

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Blue crab in the backyard

Five Questions: Hernan Iglesias

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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Sun, traffic, cortaditos. That's South Florida in three words to Argentine journalist Hernan Iglesias, author of an upcoming book about Latin Miami. Iglesias predicts the hegemony of Cuban Americans in the city is coming to an end.

Cities of Refuge

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Listen to an exiled writer describe his journey from Haitian intellectual to struggling immigrant. With Miami poised to become a city of refuge for exiled writers, this report explores what it's like to lose your home because of something you wrote.

Young Poets

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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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.

Dave Barry on South Florida and the “Zany Thriller” Novel

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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"If you can't find a humor column in this city, then you are legally dead." Dave Barry recounts moving to crazy Miami in the 80's and the real-life experiences that inspired his writing. Listen to Dave Barry's conversation with Under the Sun co-host Dan Grech here.

Russell Banks: Miami in a Word

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Listen to Russell Banks describe Miami, which he likens to Montreal--bilingual, diverse and looking to the future. Banks is a best-selling author and Pulitzer finalist, and also heads the U.S. chapter of Cities of Refuge. He hitch-hiked here as a youngster and got a job moving furniture. He's still a frequent visitor.

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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