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Growing up in the southern US, I remember as a kid, seeing chunks of kaolin for sale in grocery stores and knowing people who would eat it. But it wasn't the only thing they ate. When a people are reduced to eating only dirt, something is very wrong. We will use our might to "bring democracy" to a people (who happen to have a lot of oil) and let this happen off our own shores. What does that really say about us?Growing up in the southern US, I remember as a kid, seeing chunks of kaolin for sale... more
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JUAN GÓMEZ, Dominican Republic ? The scrap-wood shanties on a muddy hillside are a poor man?s promised land.
They have leaky roofs and dirt floors, with no lights or running water. But hundreds of Haitian migrants have risked their lives to come here and work the surrounding fields, and they are part of a global trend: migrants who move to poor countries from even poorer ones.
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http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/world/20071227_MIGRATION_FEATURE/index.htmlJUAN GÓMEZ, Dominican Republic ? The scrap-wood shanties on a muddy hillside... more
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Capoeira was cultivated in Brazil and born in Africa. Deep in the heart of south central Los Angeles, Haitian immigrant, Omoade Neff brings together a multi-cultural and intergenerational group of folks to teach them Capoeira Angola. The Capoeira Center of Los Angeles teaches the songs and moves of Capoeira while instilling respect of elders and culture. Amid store fronts, liquor stores, churches upon churches, you'll find the Capoeira Center of Los Angeles performing, singing and playing their instruments in an old converted firehouse that now serves as a community center. Watch as the group embodies community as they play together and record a beautiful Capoeira album.Capoeira was cultivated in Brazil and born in Africa. Deep in the heart of south... more
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Tropical storm Noel has wreaked havoc on several Caribbean islands killing as many as 59 people and causing countless others to evacuate. Rescue efforts have been thwarted by the flooded conditions, which have caused severe damage to homes, bridges and other properties.Tropical storm Noel has wreaked havoc on several Caribbean islands killing as many as... more
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UN Peacekeepers from Sri Lanka have been accused of paying for sex in Haiti, sometimes with underage girls.
108 Sri Lankans were sent home. The soldiers will be prosecuted under Sri Lankan law. UN Peacekeepers from Sri Lanka have been accused of paying for sex in Haiti, sometimes... more
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The death toll for Hurricane Felix has risen above 100 and there are currently 64,000 people displaced from their homes. This is truly devastating to small island countries like Haiti and the Dominican Republic.The death toll for Hurricane Felix has risen above 100 and there are currently 64,000... more
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We're not talking about some hipster party here this is the real deal, a Haitian vodou ceremony in the deep Brooklyn flatlands. Told in photos and narration by Stephanie Keith.We're not talking about some hipster party here this is the real deal, a... more
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Category 4 Hurricane Dean hits Jamaica, leaving mudslides and downed trees in its wake. Haiti also endures its wrath. The storm strengthens as it approaches Mexico, but weakens to a Category 2 on landfall.Category 4 Hurricane Dean hits Jamaica, leaving mudslides and downed trees in its... more
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VCC producer Jeremiah Alexis delves into the magic and ancient beauty of the Vodou religion with Erol Josue, a Vodou Priest, Activist and Pop artist as our guide.VCC producer Jeremiah Alexis delves into the magic and ancient beauty of the Vodou... more
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A resident of Pignon, Haiti works to bring electricity to his village for the very first time.A resident of Pignon, Haiti works to bring electricity to his village for the very... more
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Laura Ling travels with an armed UN convoy to deliver a precious cargo of beans and oil to women and children in Haiti.Laura Ling travels with an armed UN convoy to deliver a precious cargo of beans and... more
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VC2 Producer John Carluccio hits the streets of New York to shoot some raw footage and gather a few sound bites on the issue of immigrationVC2 Producer John Carluccio hits the streets of New York to shoot some raw footage and... more
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