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Here is a picture where Haitian Activist Groups Stage Protests at both Haitian Consulate and Dominican Consulate in Miami.

Two groups staged parallel protests in Miami over a same issue. On the basis of recent mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in the Dominican Republic, the groups were divided on their opinions between Haiti and Dominican Republic. In front of the Dominican consulate in Miami, some 50 people were carrying Dominican flags and banners reading ""Respect our constitution," in defense of the country's immigration laws. They were gathered to reject Haiti's misstatement on mistreatment of immigrants by the Dominican Republic. While across the street, there were about 20 Haitian demonstrators in support of the undocumented immigrants. Their slogans were, "We are one", and "Down with racism". Haitian activist groups staged protests at both Haitian Consulate and Dominican Consulate in Miami.

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Many in the Haitian community in Little Haiti are now reacting to new executive order. Haitian activists frustrated as millions are left out of Obama's immigration plan.

Immigration Plan Bad for Haitian Diaspora

The Diaspora in Little Haiti is agitated by President Obama's immigration plan. His executive order says illegal immigrants in the U.S. ". . . for at least five years . . . who have children . . . either citizens or permanent residents may quality for protection from deportation."

That leaves millions out of the plan. What those that fall outside the bounds of the plan want ". . . is a chance . . . to work"

The Miami Diaspora leaders will explain the executive order at an information meeting.

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Here is a picture of the U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden greeting Haitian activist Marleine Bastien during his visit to Little Haiti following the earthquake.

In April of 2010, In support to the Haitian community after the Haiti earthquake, Joe Biden visited the Haitian community in Little Haiti in Miami. He greeted the Haitian Activist Marleine Bastien and many others

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On July 25 2013, officials from Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and the Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime celebrated the inauguration of Haiti: Leaving a Legacy, a distinctive pool of high-design Haitian handicrafts now on exhibition at the South Terminal of MIA. The nine artists included in the show were part of the Urban Zen Haiti Artisan Project that spurs economic development in Haiti by increasing the availability of the country's artwork in the global market. The exhibition, on display through December at South Terminal Gallery of MIA, is collaboration between the Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance, MDAD's Fine Arts & Cultural Affairs Division, and American fashion designer Donna Karan. Pascale Marra, Cultural Attaché from the Consulate General of Haiti in Miami, was also in attendance for the inauguration.

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