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VI Miami Dade College
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Daily News Clippings
Miami Dade College Office of Media Relations
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Miami, Fl. 33132
Tel. 305-237-3366 - Fax. 305-237-3228
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Spotlight / Raul Guerrero BG: They are interested in all things assisted by technology.
A Lady with a Purpose FinTech, to give you an example, is very popular. How
technology is revolutionizing the world of fmance, how
businesspeople use technology to make predictions and plan their
A conversation with Beatriz logistics. Also wealth management, even though the economy is
Gonzalez, the President of Miami taking a hit right now, is high growth. The confluence of
Dade College, the Wolfson Campus, technology and business. The hospitality industry, for which
one of the important Downtown Miami is very famous for... Hotels are popping up, and the
institutional neighbors. We talked industry is ready to go... For the last year we have been helping
mostly about training for a new prep their people on issues like safety. And healthcare is always
important.
business and tech climate.
DN: The population in Downtown is young, mostly college
"The Wolfson Campus sits in the heart of our exuberant City educated. Given the Pandemic and disruptive emerging
of Miami," she observed. " Diversity, necessity, and opportunity technologies, many have to retool their skills, or change careers
combine to give Miami its creative energy. In this sort of all together. How can MDC help?
environment, innovation is more likely. I see asset after asset, and BG: We offer certificate programs that are much shorter, and
that asset-based approach towards the community in which we focused on specific sets of skills. We have them in cloud
educate allows us to partner with stakeholders to build a better computing, IT, digital marketing, etc. Imagine, you got a
education for our students and a stronger public sphere." bachelor's in marketing seven, ten years ago, and now a certificate
Downtown News: Speaking of partnerships, tell us about the in digital marketing would be really great to upskill yourself.
influx of tech companies from New York and California and the People might think community colleges are the place where you
relationship with the College. do the first two years and then go on to get a bachelor. But really,
Beatriz Gonzalez: Miami Dade is a community college. Our it's so much more than that now. You can get a bachelor at MDC,
focus is on getting students into the workforce immediately. Our and post bachelor's certificates. We have a business innovation
focus is on human work at a time when machines are doing what and technology center where seminars are offered all the time. It
people used to do. During the last recession, 5 million jobs were 'can be four hours on Facebook strategies for my new business.
lost and never came back. So, one goal is to attach people to Very targeted learning that helps you bring new value to an
meaningful jobs, where they feel fulfilled and are able to employer, or perhaps to your own business.
contribute more to society. Colleges have to expand how they DN: Miami is known for its entrepreneurial spirit. How can
think about work. MDC is doing that. Working with the many MDC help those thinking of opening a business?
tech companies that are coming to Miami we had to rethink and BG: We do have college certificates in entrepreneurship. And
reshape our programs, so they are of high level. I think we are we also have the Idea Center, dedicated to entrepreneurs-starting
doing it with things such as cyber security, or cloud computing. entrepreneurs and those established that feel a little stuck and
But at the same time, we must think how we can help all students need a new skill set. The Idea Center is home to the Goldman
develop the deep critical thinking that is necessary to compete Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, an investment to help
with machines. Do the jobs that only people can do. We don't entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing
want to train students to have just specific skills, but also train greater access to education, capital and business support services.
them how to reason ethically or serve people with empathy.
Machines can't do that, despite the advances in artificial
The End
intelligence. MDC, the Wolfson Campus, is also a cultural force within the
Downtown community. It anchors the world-famous Miami Book
Programs Relevant for Downtown Residents Fair, the Miami Film Festival, and the Museum of Architecture
DN: What kind of feedback do you get from local employers and Design at the historic Freedom Tower. I can't think of a better
and the companies coming to Miami as to what iirograms to ambassador for MDC than its president, Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez.
develop?5/19/2021 MDC physician assistant students earn statewide recognition in competition Miami's Community News
MDC physician assistant students earn
statewide recognition in competition
By Norma Ardila - May 18, 2021
Once again, Miami Dade College's (MDC) physician assistant (PA) students recently won the coveted
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants Challenge Bowl. This is the seventh state win for MDC.
MDC competed with two teams of three students each, including Andrew Grossman, Jaime Chavez,
Ginna Lora Ortega, Shirene Tabarestani, Ernesto Martell Polo, and Antonio Canero.
As in years past, they were coached by Dr. Nicolas Massimini, chair of the Student Progress
Committee at the Medical Campus and also a graduate of MDC's renowned PA program. Dr. Massimini
has coached MDC's challenge bowl teams for over a decade.
MDC heads to the next round of competition where it has vanquished many teams in the past
representing top institutions across the country, such as Duke University, Emory University, and the
University of Florida, among others. The team will compete for its third national title on May 24, at
the AAPA Virtual National Medical Challenge Bowl.
"We are extremely proud to once again win this prestigious state competition and we are looking
forward to participating at the National Challenge later this month" said Medical Campus president Dr.
Bryan Stewart. "Competing in these events, which is totally voluntary, requires a great deal of
dedication with students having to devote many hours to discussing subjects and presentations, in
addition to their demanding curriculum."
MDC's Physician Assistant program offers Associate in Science and Bachelor of Applied Science
degrees, as well as an opportunity to complete a bachelor's and master's degree simultaneously.
For more information, visit www.mcic.edu/physicianassistant.
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Once again, Miami Dade College's (MDC) physician assistant (PA) students recently won the coveted Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Challenge Bowl. This is the 7t1 state win for MDC.
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MDC competed with two teams of three students each, including Andrew Grossman, Jaime Chavez, Ginna Lora Ortega, Shirene Tabarestani,
Ernesto Martell Polo, and Antonio Canero. As in years past, they were coached by Dr. Nicolas Massimini, chair of the Student Progress
Committee at the Medical Campus and also a graduate of MDC's renowned PA program. Dr. Massimini has coached MDC's challenge bowl
teams for over a decade.
MDC heads to the next round of competition where it has vanquished many teams in the past representing top institutions across the
country, such as Duke University, Emory University, and the University of Florida, among others. The team will compete for its third national
title on May 24, at the AAPA Virtual National Medical Challenge Bowl.
"We are extremely proud to once again win this prestigious state competition and we are looking forward to participating at the National
Challenge later this month" said Medical Campus President Dr. Bryan Stewart. "Competing in these events, which is totally voluntary,
requires a great deal of dedication with students having to devote many hours to discussing subjects and presentations, in addition to their
demanding curriculum."
MDC's Physician Assistant program offers Associate in Science and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, as well as an opportunity to
complete a bachelor's and master's degree simultaneously. For more information, visit www.mdc.edu/physicianassistant
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San Antonio College in Texas was selected as the 2021 Aspen Prize winner from the 10 finalists. (Image:
Aspen Institute)
BY MATTHEW DEMBICK1 MAY 18, 2021
San Antonio College (SAC), which is one of five colleges in the Alamo Colleges
District in Texas, is the winner of the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College
Excellence.
When SAC President Robert Vela was told via Zoom that SAC was the winner, he put
his hands together, closed his eyes, leaned back in his chair and smiled, savoring the
news for a moment.
"What a journey," he said,
thanking district
Chancellor Mike Flores and
the college's board of
trustees, faculty, staff and
community partners for
their contributions and
commitment.
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"Where we were six, seven
years ago is not reflective
of who we are. It was our
pursuit of excellence to
ensure that every one of
our students knew what
that looked like and felt
like," Vela said, adding:
"This award will validate
that for them."
San Antonio College President Robert Vela expresses his joy when
SAC will receive $600,000 he learns remotely that his college is the 2021 Aspen Prize winner.
(Screenshot from streamed event)
from the $1 million purse,
with $100,000 going to each of the three Finalists with Distinction — Broward
College (Florida), San Jacinto College (Texas) and West Kentucky Community and
Technical College — and $100,000 for the Rising Star award, which went to Amarillo
College (Texas). The other top 10 Aspen Prize finalists were: Borough of Manhattan
Community College (New York), Pierce College (Washington), Tallahassee
Community College (Florida), Pasadena City College (California) and Odessa
College (Texas).
Awarded every two years since 2011, the Aspen Prize recognizes outstanding
institutions selected from a pool of more than 1,000 public community colleges
nationwide. Among the previous prize winners, four were from Florida, including
2019 co-winners Indian River State College and Miami Dade College. The award
honors institutions with outstanding achievement in six areas: teaching and learning,
certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelor's attainment, workforce
success, equity for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, and
leadership and institutional culture.
Proven results
Aspen noted SAC's full-range effort to help students, from faculty getting to know
each and every student, to advisors guiding students through various systems.
"Throughout the college, leaders, faculty, and staff constantly analyze whether
students are getting what they need — whether it's math knowledge, child care, or
useful information about their transfer destination — and adapt programs to meet the
needs of their diverse student body. This commitment to continuous improvement
yields results: In just five years, SAC's graduation and transfer rate increased by
almost 20 percentage points," according to a brief about the winner and the four
other top finalists.
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SAC had a similar jump among its students of color, who comprise two-thirds of its
students. Those students saw graduate and transfer rates increase from 25% in 2014
to 45% in 2018, exceeding the national average of 37% in 2018.
Even prior to the Aspen Award, SAC was gaining national attention for its efforts to
improve student success. For example, Vela — who is a member of the board of
directors of the American Association of Community Colleges — this month
spoke at the Education Writers Association's annual National Seminar. He
highlighted his college's efforts to stay connected with students, such as calling
them on the phone, which helped maintain retention rates.
In 2018, the Alamo Colleges District received the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award. The award is the nation's only presidential-level honor for
performance excellence in organizations.
A word from national leaders
The Aspen Prize ceremony on Tuesday included pre-recorded comments by
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The secretary said
community colleges' work is a critical part of President Joe Biden's vision to
reimagine the economy, address longstanding inequities and unite the nation. He
highlighted the range of programs offered to students to help them succeed,
including dual enrollment, adult education, apprenticeships, technical certificates
and associate degrees.
Cardona said it is no coincidence that community colleges "play a headline role" in
the president's three-part proposal to revive the economy and in his proposed budget
for fiscal year 2022.
"Your institutions promote economic development, rewarding career pathways and
lifelong learning," he said. "You create welcoming school cultures and strategies that
meet students where they are and support students to persist, complete their
coursework and earn industry-recognized credentials."
Jill Biden followed Cardona, touting students at community colleges but noting that
many still struggle to afford going to college and are reluctant to take on too much
college debt.
"That's our goal with the
American Families Plan,
which would make two
years of community
college free," she said.
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But affordability is only
one component of student
success.
"The best institutions
don't just teach; they
empower," Biden said.
"They meet students
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First Lady (and community college professor) Dr. Jill Biden gives want to go."
kudos to public two-year colleges in a video during the virtual Aspen
Prize ceremony. (Screenshot from streamed event) The Aspen Prize
recognizes the colleges
that are leading the way, she said.
The presentation also included comments from students attending the finalist
colleges, from moms and older learners returning to college, to military veterans.
They gave kudos to their college teachers and advisers, including the critical
resources the colleges provided, such as childcare.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Matthew Dembicki
is editor of Community College Daily and serves as publications director for the
American Association of Community Colleges.
COPYRIGHT ©2021 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES
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M-DCPS looking to pair high school
interns, businesses
By Daisy Gonzalez-Diego - May 18, 2021
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the Foundation for New Education Initiatives are
collaborating with Miami-Dade County and The Children's Trust to operate the 2021 Summer Youth
Internship Program (SYIP). This initiative provides 10th-12th grade M-DCPS students with valuable
internships.
Last summer's internship program adapted its procedures due to COVID-19. This year's program will
be held in-person, (following health guidelines) remotely and through a hybrid model.
High school students must complete 150 internship hours during the five-week period of July 1-Aug.
5, with registered businesses and organizations throughout the county. This initiative will provide
youth with meaningful educational knowledge, work experience and training opportunities. Along with
receiving stipends, paid for by the sponsoring organizations, program participants also will earn high
school credit and may earn dual enrollment credit through Miami Dade College.
Eligible students must meet the following requirements:
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. and a resident of Miami-Dade County;
• Be currently enrolled in a M-DCPS high school;
• Open an account with EdFed - The Educational Federal Credit Union;
• Complete the online pre-internship course, submit ALL documents, and register for the internship
hiring process through miami.getmyinterns.org.
Priority will be given to at-risk students who meet one of the following criteria: enrolled in
free/reduced-price lunch; are English Language Learners (ELL) or are truant with 15 or more
unexcused absences. CareerSource South Florida, The Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County, and
EdFed - The Educational Federal Credit Union are key sponsoring organizations for this initiative.
To register a business or organization as an internship provider, visit miami.getmyinterns.org.
For the most up-to-date information, download the Dadeschools Mobile App to your iPhone or Android
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M-DCPS planning to launch 'Summer 305
Adventure'
By Daisy Gonzalez-Diego ro,1%, 1 2021
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) recently announced an exciting and robust summer
program like no other.
Through a one-size-fits-none approach, "Summer 305 Adventure" is designed with the whole child in
mind, in order to address academic, physical and social emotional needs.
This summer school experience will meet the unprecedented needs of students, mitigate the learning
loss caused by the pandemic and continue to address achievement/ opportunity gaps.
"Summer 305 Adventure" runs from June 14 to Aug. 20 and will provide stimulating and challenging
courses, both in-person at 179 schools, and virtually for students in grades pre-kindergarten through
12th.
This year, for the first time ever, M-DCPS is partnering with The Children's Trust, the largest
funder/provider of summer camps in the community. It offers more than 300 camps across the
community — some of which are located in schools.
The district will provide materials and teachers, who will work with small groups of children on
literacy and numeracy, to address unfinished learning and develop foundational skills in reading and
math that will prepare them for the next grade level. While the camps run on different calendars,
teachers will be providing services for a five-week period from June 28 through July 30.
For students in grades PreK-5, offerings will include Smart Start Elementary Camps such as Hands-on
STEAM, Investigations/Challenges and Math & Reading Foundations; Foreign Language Immersion
Camps, Summer Reading Camps, and a school-home connection program called the Adventure
Backpack Program.
The Smart Start Camp concept, being offered to both elementary and middle school students, is an
innovative and multidimensional educational experience. The lessons will provide hands-on,
interdisciplinary learning in core areas to strengthen foundational skills that students will need in their
next grade level. They also will address social-emotional learning.
The camps are comprehensive and academically solid summer school programs that address the
whole child and will run from June 28 through July 30.
Middle school students will be able to participate in Smart Start Teen Camp, Middle School Course
Recovery, a Career Technical Education (CTE) Summer Program, and Speak Up! Summer Camp.
The Smart Start Teen Camp provides opportunities for middle school students to participate in an
interdisciplinary summer program that is fun and engaging with hands-on activities and project-based
learning. Students will participate in thematic camp classes like "Finding Your Voice to Shape the
World Around You," "Going Global," "Time to Explore" and "STEM Up!" These classes will ensure that
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students are thinking critically and problem solving while preparing them for their classes next school
year. The camps will run from June 28 through July 30.
High school programs include the Summer Youth Internship Program, High School Credit Recovery,
Speak Up! Summer Camp, CTE Summer Programs, Dual Enrollment, Algebra 1 EOC (End of Course)
Prep Home Connections, and ACT/SAT Prep Home Connections,
The Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP) gives students real-world, hands-on experience, and
opportunities for networking through professional connections. The program will run from July 1 to
Aug. 5. Along with receiving stipends, program participants will earn high school credit and be given
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Mark Migdal Hayden pointed to the Miami Dade College University
adds partner ' (MDC) District Board of Trustees.
Florida boutique litigation law Ms. Monreal is the acting vice EDEN Living
firm Mark Migdal & Hayden has president and dean of students at names director
added partner Michelle Genet Johnson and Wales University. EDEN Living has named Jacky
Bernstein to its team. Previously, she was a senior legisla- Sasson director of land acquisition.
Ms. Bernstein has spent the past tive assistant at the Florida House Previously, Mr. Sasson was land
decade litigating in New York City. of Representatives. Ms. Monreal acquisition manager at D.R. Horton
She received her juris doctorate from received an associate degree from affiliate Forestar Group, leading
the Fordham University School of MDC, a bachelor's from Florida In- the acquisition and entitlement for
Law and bachelor's degree from ternational University and amaster 's residential projects. He received M. Genet Bernstein Jeff Lozama Ismare Monreal
New York University. in business administration from the a bachelor of science in business
University of Phoenix. management from Babson College
Miami-Dade Chamber in Massachusetts.
names chairman Assouline & Berlowe
The Miami-Dade Chamber of Tech council adds
adds associate
Commerce has appointed Jeff Lo- Shutts partner
Assouline & Berlowe has added
zama as its board chairman. Shutts & Bowen partner Harold
Giancarlo Cellinias an associate "Ed" Patricoff has been appointed
Mr. Lozama is the president of
to its domestic and international
CMS International and is the first to the Miami Technology Council
litigation practice group. as a board member.
Haitian to hold this position.
Mr. Cellini has worked in la- Working with the office of the
MDC district board bor and employment litigation. mayor, the council is to make recom- Giancarlo Cellinias Jacky Sasson Harold Patricoff
adds trustee He received his law degree and mendations regarding technology- prepare annual budgets and sponsor munity and stakeholders on new
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Greyhound Track and Valencia College in Orlando is May 25.
The centers, operated by the State of Florida and supported by FEMA, are open 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. seven days a week. Individuals can simply walk up without an appointment to receive a
vaccination.
"We appreciate the work of everyone who helped these centers provide vaccinations to so
many people," said Gracia Szczech, FEMA Region IV Administrator. "The centers were
established in locations accessible to socially vulnerable populations and they were
successful in their mission. Now, FEMA will continue to support the State of Florida and local
communities with resources as they reach deeper into communities."
Vaccines are now widely available at pharmacies, healthcare facilities and other locations
accessible to the public. In most cases, an appointment is not necessary.
To find nearby vaccination providers, go online to www.vaccine.gov or text your Zip Code to
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A downtown Miami investor is looking to sell his assemblage near Miami Dade College's
Wolfson campus.
The 1-acre assemblage at 222 Northeast First Avenue, and 5o and 6o Northeast Third
Street, hit the market unpriced. The three lots are zoned T6-8o-0, which means they can
be developed into an 8o-story tower, or even taller in exchange for public benefits.
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Property records show entities managed by investor Daniel Stone
(https://therealdeal.com/miami/2w5/12/11/investor - doubles - property-assembly-across -from-
miamicentral/) own the three properties. The parking lots are next to Miami Dade College
and across the street from the David W. Dyer Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.
Rani Hussami (https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/08/26/apartment-giant-aimco-buys -
waterfront-hamilton-on-the-bay-tower-in-edgewater/) of Apex Capital Realty has the listing.
According to a zoning study by architect Kobi Karp, the property could be developed into
more than 1 million square feet of residential, hotel and office space with 80 percent, or
36,000 square feet, of the lot covered.
Records show Demeris Inc., led by Stone, paid $2 million for the two lots on Third Street
in 2006, and another Stone-led LLC paid an undisclosed amount for the larger property
immediately south in 2008.
Two blocks north, a similarly sized lot at 49 Northwest Fifth Street recently hit the
market. That property, across from Brightline's MiamiCentral station, is unpriced, but
could trade for more than $40 million
(https://therealdeal.comimiami/2o2Vo5/13/development-site-near-miamicentral-hits-the-
market/) , according to the listing brokers.
Also nearby on Northeast Third Street, Grand Station Apartments
(https://therealdeal.com/miami/2on/o3/24/downtown -miami - apartment - tower -with - a - rod-
as -an -investor - launches - leasing/) recently launched leasing. Rovr Development built the
30-story tower on top of the existing Courthouse Center garage. Retired baseball
superstar Alex Rodriguez invested in that project.
Moishe Mana (https://therealdeal.com/miami/issues articles/moishe - mana - profile/) is one of
the largest private landowners in the downtown area, having spent about $375 million
acquiring properties with over 1.3 million square feet of buildings.
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Success over stigma
Haitian-American successes reinforce pride in community over the years
BY ONZ CHERY
MAY. 18, 2021
As a 16-year-old in the mid-1990s, Yanatha Desouvre couldn't believe it as he watched. The
Haitan singer who once sang the gospel song, "Vanity, Tout se Vanite" (Vanity, It's All Vanity), at
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Desouvre's church in Philadelphia was on TV—Wyclef Jean. And Jean wasn't ashamed to let
people know he was Haitian.
For Desouvre, who had been spat on for being Haitian in the fifth grade and who had faked a
Jamaican accent to escape bullies, listening to Jean reaffirmed the teenager's sense of worth.
"What changed was Wyclef, when Wyclef threw the Haitian flag on his back," Desouvre, 43,
said. "It reminded me who I was. It reminded us who we were."
Haitian-Americans' accomplishments over the years have helped diminish the stereotypes that
were associated with them, making it less challenging for members of the diaspora to embrace
their heritage.
"When you see someone doing amazing things from where you come from, it's a great sense of
joy, a great sense of pride," said Daniel Bartley Jr., 34, a Haitian musician based in West Palm
Beach, Florida.
"It gets you that ammunition so when that guy comes up to you and says 'boat person' or
whatever, you can look at them and laugh at them and say 'You don't know what you're saying.
Do you know Wyclef, do you know this person, do you know that person?'"
Origins of the stigma
The stigma started mainly because of Haiti's perennial position as the poorest nation in the
Western Hemisphere for decades and being made up of Black people, many Haitian-Americans
say.
"The world hates poor people, no matter where you are in the world they don't like poverty," said
Nehemiah Legiste, a career coach based in Brooklyn. "Then most Haitians are dark-skinned, the
darker you are the harder it gets."
As Haitians fled violence in Haiti under dictator Francois Duvalier in the 1970s, some left by
boat to Miami. Over a decade, about 55,000 Haitians arrived in Florida on the high seas between
1972 and 1981, according to federal immigration data.
Americans assumed these so-called "boat people" were uneducated, unskilled peasants,
according to a Haitian Immigration study. The term was generalized to refer to all Haitians.
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Around the same time, employers refused to hire Haitians, saying they had tuberculosis during
the 1970s and then AIDS during the 1980s. In 1983, more than one-third of Haitian immigrants in
the U.S. were unemployed. When Haitian immigrants were hired, it was for low-wage jobs at
places like factories, restaurants and music stores.
Haitian-Americans were looked down upon as a result, regardless of their status.
"'Why was I born into this?' [That's what] I used to think in the heat of the moment," Bartley
said. "There was pain, anger and resentment. But as I matured, now I have feelings of pity.
Ignorance created that and a lack of cultural understanding and sympathy."
Erasing the stigma
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed Haitians from its list of major risk
groups for AIDS in 1985. Nevertheless, many still believed in the initial inaccuracy.
Meanwhile, Haitian-Americans were taking full advantage of opportunities in the United States.
People like Henri Ford, who had migrated from Haiti at 13, received a degree from Harvard
Medical School in 1984. Reginald 'Combat Jack' Osse, an attorney, represented numerous
musicians, including Jay-Z.
The success stories began to become more frequent, culminating in that moment of Jean draped
in a Haitian flag at the Grammy Awards.
Several years later in the early 2000s, actor Jimmy Jean-Louis emerged in the U.S. film industry.
Haitian-Americans also began to appear in significant numbers as elected officials, masters in the
culinary arts, professional athletes, designers and many more visible roles.
"It's nothing like it was before," said Nancy St. Leger, a Haitian folklore dance teacher who
migrated to the U.S. during the 1990s.
"We hustled. We have restaurants, tons of things going on here, nurses, college graduates or you
have a business. We're well developed within the American culture. So they realized that these
people aren't just poor people," St. Leger added.
The interne later served as a major tool to help decrease the stigma during the 2000s. Haitian-
Americans took to Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms to make known the
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positive sides of Haiti.
Multiple Haitian-American social media pages and blog sites were also created, such as L'Union
Suite and Best Haitians World Wide (BHWW). They posted pictures of Haiti's touristic sites,
made known different facets of Haiti's culture and mentioned Haitian-Americans' achievements.
With the rise of the internet, it also became easier to access information on Haiti's history and to
refute false and exaggerated narratives, Haitian-Americans said.
"You can't just be a "cat eater" anymore because you can easily debunk it now," Bartley said.
"You can easily find our glorious history. We're not just 'boat people.' We're descendants of
kings and queens. We're descendants of people who shaped and changed all of history."
Passing the baton
Looking back at the 1980s and 1990s, many Haitian-Americans feel like it's a must to continue to
excel in their careers so they don't give people a foothold to stigmatize them.
Desouvre eventually overcame the shame he felt with being of Haitian origin. He has since co-
written an award-winning film, "The Sweetest Girl," produced by an all-Haitian cast and crew.
"I never thought that would've been possible when I kicked that kid for spitting on me,"
Desouvre said. "That stigma is long gone. Haitians, we are a sensation."
As an entrepreneurship professor at Miami-Dade College, Desouvre said he is committed to
pushing the young generation of Haitian-Americans to strive.
"I take the baton and run past the "Haitian boat people," run past "Haitian body odor," run past
all of those things and let the next generation know that they too can run past those things,"
Desouvre said.
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Like other creatives, writers tend to seek out cities which
cater to their genre, provide good career opportunities and
are affordable. So, as you can see choosing the best
places for writers to live is a somewhat subjective matter.
Some may choose a city with great opportunities over
another, simply because of the weather. To get a better
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idea of the opportunities per city and state for writers, it
helps to take a look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics
breakdown tables. Here, they breakdown employment with
regards to city, state, and population concentrations. For
instance, according to their stats, the states with the
highest employment level for writers are: California, New
York, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania. Thus, when
searching for the best places for writers to live, one must
consider factors, such as career opportunities, standard of
living, and support systems.
20. Durham, North Carolina
The average monthly rent for Durham, North Carolina is
around $1,206, which makes it a somewhat affordable
option for many writers. In addition to the affordability of
the city, Durham has maintained a rich literary and artistic
community. Writers are free to garner inspiration love
many of Durham's live music venues, or visit the Durham
Performing Arts Center. Durham also boasts its share of
indie bookstores for you to browse. Finally, youthful vibes
abound in Durham, as it's host to both Duke University and
North Carolina Central University.
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19. Taos, New Mexico
Not only is Taos, New Mexico a gorgeous vacation
destination, but it has a rich heritage with regards to the
arts. In fact, Taos attracted artists way back in 1899, with
the Taos Society of Artists formed in 1915. Today, Taos is
home to creatives of all genres. In July, 2021, Taos will
host its 5th annual writers conference, one of the best
writing conferences in the country. When it comes to
writing, Taos boasts of an extensive support system. To
get a better idea of the support writers and other creatives
have, take a look at the workshops, classes and tours Taos
offers.
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18. New Orleans, Louisiana
If your favorite genre is writing horror, thriller or mystery
novels, then New Orleans just might be the city for you.
Many famous writers have listed New Orleans as one of
their favored cities, among them Ann Rice. Compared to
New York or Los Angeles, the standard of living is on the
the more affordable side. New Orleans also caters to
tourists, which makes it easy to meet a variety of people. If
you're looking for some atmospheric inspiration, then
you'll find attending one of its many night time ghost
walking tours a good way to get into the mood.
17. Fargo, North Dakota
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Travel writer Alicia Underlee-Nelson finds Fargo, North
Dakota the perfect city for creatives. According to Underlee-
Nelson, "We have several universities in the metro, a really
vibrant and well established art scene and an active
population that likes to get out and do things, so all that
brings a great energy to the city." A college town bursting
with vivacious creative vibes, Fargo is an alternative to the
more costlier cities in our countdown. Filled with aspiring
and professional writers and artists, you'll never be short
of inspiration.
16. Nashville, Tennessee
While Nashville, Tennessee is known as the country music
capital of the world, there's so much more when it comes
to cultural diversity to this time honored city. With an
average rental for a one bedroom unit going for $952, it
definitely caters to those in the arts looking for an
affordable place to set up shop. Nashville is packed with
fabulous eateries, friendly people and The Porch. The
Porch is a great place for writers and readers alike. They
offer an assortment of workshops, classes, talks and meet
ups specifically designed for writers.
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15. Saint Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul, along with its twin Minneapolis, make for a
stunning pair when it comes to supporting the literary
culture. Like Minneapolis, Saint Paul offers good
opportunities along with a relatively low standard of living.
The home of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Saint Paul has several
publishing houses, along with indie bookstores, along with
more than enough coffee shops to satisfy any writer.
Writers may also apply for internships at publishing
houses such as Button Poetry and Graywolf Press.
14. Boston, Massachusetts
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Coffee shops, writing clubs, professional and aspiring
writers all populate this historical city. This is a fabulous
city for creatives who can afford it. Sadly, the rents and
standard of living are up there with Los Angeles and New
York, so it's not too feasible for writers just starting out. If
you still have your heart set on Boston and aren't among
the affluent, then do a search online and you'll find plenty
of sites to help you live frugally in this stimulating and
vibrant, historical city.
13. Cambridge,
Massachusetts
Cambridge Massachusetts comes with its own rich,
literary history. For instance, famed writers T.S. Eliot, Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow, and E.E. Cummings have called
Cambridge their home. This college town brings with it the
youthful and fresh vibes many aspiring and professional
writers crave. Cambridge hosts the Radcliffe Institute
Fellowship and Cambridge Writers Workshop for those
looking to meet others of their ilk, as well as hone their
craft.
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12. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Established in 1937, the Minneapolis Writers Workshop is
one of the oldest writers groups in the country. It centers
on fostering a healthy relationship and networking
community for writers. Another writers group driven to
assist writers in their craft is The Loft. Located in
Minneapolis, The Loft prides itself in bringing the writing
community together. As can be seen, it might be worth
taking on Minnesota's harsh winters, especially with the
relatively low cost of living.
11. Portland, Oregon
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Take an affordable standard of living and the Heathman
Hotel library, and you've got a terrific city for writers.
Actually, the world's largest indie bookstore is located in
Portland. Powell's City of Books sits on 1005 West
Burnside, and welcomes book worms from all over the
world into their doors. This bookstore is huge. It's one
block wide and four floors have more than enough reading
and educational material to keep book lovers happy for
hours, if not days.
10. Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington is another city favored by creatives of
all genres. In fact, Seattle is such a great city for writers
that it's known as a UNESCO City of Literature. This means
that Seattle has been recognized as a city that supports
and nurtures literary culture. In effect, the written word is
woven into the overall culture of the city, rather than
separate from it. Seattle is filled to the brim with libraries,
cultural centers, bookstores, publishing houses and
educational opportunities.
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9. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Now, I know what you're thinking, "Pittsburgh, isn't that a
tough industrial town?". Well, you're partly right in that it
was a tough industrial town. The Pittsburgh of today has
shed its industrial skin and transformed itself into an
amazing city for writers. Bursting with culture, free
thinkers find Pittsburgh a haven where they can express
themselves via the written word. Pittsburgh is loaded with
bookstores and writing communities, such as the
Pittsburgh Writers Project. Not only that, Pittsburgh's
standard of living is relatively low, so it's even more inviting
to writers.
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8. Miami, Florida
When thinking of Miami, one might not exactly consider it
a city for writers, but lets take a second look. First of all,
rent for a basic apartment is on the cheap side, especially
when comparing rents in cities like New York and Los
Angeles. Second, there's the Miami Book Fair. The Miami
Book Fair isn't your fun in the sun local book fair. In reality,
the Miami Book Fair attracts some of the best publishing
houses to the area. Finally, there's the environment.
Miami's night life is active, and a great place to chit chat
with the locals as you discover possible characters for
your book. In addition, Florida has a high number of writers
support groups to take advantage of.
7. Iowa City, Iowa
In 1936, Iowa Writers Workshop was created. The Iowa
Writers Workshop laid the foundation for creative writing
classes in America, as it was the first program to present a
creative writing degree for aspiring writers. The passing
years have not dampened the fervor, but only increased it.
Today, Iowa City welcomes a constant influx of new and
seasoned writers, all eager to live and create among their
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