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Billionaire Robert F. Smith is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist known for founding Vista Equity Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in software and technology investments.

Smith gained significant attention in 2019 when he announced during his commencement speech at Morehouse College that he would pay off the student loans of the entire graduating class.

His philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and technology, have contributed to his reputation as a prominent figure in both business and social impact.

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Guerdwich Montimere is a Haitian man who was arrested in West Texas for pretending to be a 16 year-old high school basketball star named Jerry Joseph.

This a story so strange that ESPN wrote a long article about it. You can read about Guerdwich Montimere: The kid who wasn't there on ESPN.com

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"I can say quite clearly, don't come over." President Joe Biden said to immigrants looking to come to the United States in a tweet on March 23, 2021.

This message suggests a shift in the United States' approach to immigration at that point in time.

While the U.S. has historically been seen as a land of opportunity and a destination for those seeking a better life, this statement conveys a temporary stance discouraging immediate immigration.

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They say life is expensive in Haiti but it's not only in Haiti. People in Miami better start farming in their back yard. This is $20 worth of grocery food shipping in Miami. Can you believe this?

That was a few years ago. Now it's probably worse!

En Kreyol...

Yo di la vi cher Haiti men se pa Haiti selman! Moun Miami better komanse fe jadin deye lakay yo LOL...

Men 20 dola market wi!

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Many Haitians nationals have had Temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States since 1990. With TPS, Haitians are allowed to live and work in the United States fo a limited time.

What is Temporary Protected Status?

Temporary protected status (best known by Haitians as "TPS") is a temporary status given to eligible nationals of designated countries who are present in the United States.

Read more about TPS at wikipedia.org

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Look at a photo of Father Father Gerard Jean-Juste holding a sigh that says TPS FOR HAITIANS during a Haiti Immigration March in Miami

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Look at this photo... YouTube user FrustratedHaitian things Haiti is too expensive!

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Sports Illustrated names Haitian-Canadian Boxer Adonis Stevenson 2013 Fighter of the Year...

In a field loaded with worthy candidates, Adonis Stevenson stands out. In March, Stevenson avenged the only blemish on his résumé, knocking out Darnell Boone -- who had handed Stevenson his only loss, in 2010 -- in the sixth round. In June, Stevenson demolished light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson, landing the left hand heard 'round the world in the first round to knock Dawson out.

In September, Stevenson wiped the canvas with Tavoris Cloud, finishing the former 175-pound titleholder in seven rounds. And in November Stevenson capped off a stellar year with a knockout of Tony Bellew, the mandatory challenger for Stevenson's WBC belt.

Congratulations Adonis Stevenson

Read More: cnn.com

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I know there are many Haitians who visit Egypt but I wonder if there are Haitians living in Egypt.

The only thing that keeps coming about Haitians in Egypt on the search engines is the story of the two Haitian-American tourists and their Egyptian guide who were kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai peninsula.

What... You thought Haitians were only kidnapped in Haiti?

Non monchè, Ejipsyen yon fè ti kidnapping pa you tou wi!

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Mezami... Guayamouc pase nan mitan Avenue C in NYC... Fok ou ta moun Hinche selman pou-w konprann sa!

This is a photo of serious flooding in Avenue C in NYC as super storm sandy makes landfall.

See original photo here: kevinbarnett, Instagram

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