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Help wanted ad in Pennysaver, "No Haitians Need Apply"

Help wanted ad in Pennysaver,

Here is a picture of a help wanted ad posted by company Pennysaver with the sign: "No Haitians Need Apply.

An innocent looking 'help wanted' classified has sparked a torrent of outrage because it was a blatant form of discrimination towards the Haitian community. Interim Healthcare Inc., a Florida-based healthcare company has published an advertisement on October 15, 2015, which says, "Laid back nurse, no haitians, must have strong respiratory mngt". The advertisement was published in the Rockland County Penny saver newspaper, in an area with one of the highest concentration of Haitian population in the country. According to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the advertisement has violated federal and state civil rights laws because it clearly prohibits discrimination in hiring on the basis of national origin. After an outrage among local politicians as well as the Haitian American Nurses Association, an apology has been received from the president Katherine McNally on Monday, October 19, 2015.

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Michel Martelly meeting Haitian Community in Spring Valley

Michel Martelly meeting Haitian Community in Spring Valley

Here is a picture where Haitian President Michel Martelly was meeting with the Haitian Community in Spring Valley

On Wednesday, September 30th, 2015, while attending the 70th General Assembly of the United Nation in New York, President Martelly accompanying his wife Sophia Martelly met the Haitian community of Spring Valley. The President was welcomed at the City Hall of St. Joseph Church by the Mayor Demeza Delhomme. Mayor Delhomme, during his speech did not fail to mention that this has been the first visit ever by a Haitian President to this community. The President was visibly moved by the honor bestowed upon him by his compatriots of Spring Valley. The key of the city was delivered to him by the city Mayor. During his speech, Martelly had explained about his responsibility and commitment as the Head of the State, especially a few months before the end of his presidential term. He described himself as a part of the diaspora and continued to mention the expectation and responsibility of diaspora community, to and from the country. He expressed his hope that the new elected authority will work to improve and achieve progress.

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Haitian Couple married for 82 years, Duranord and Jeanne Veillard

Haitian Couple married for 82 years, Duranord and Jeanne Veillard

Here is a picture of what is to be known as the oldest living couple in the area of spring valley. An Haitian Couple married for 82 years, Duranord and Jeanne Veillard

The couple were blessed with five children, all of whom would eventually join them in Spring Valley where they settled. Today, age has left his body weaker, but his mind and personality are as strong as ever, and his wife is still the quieter of the two, content to sit by his side and listen to his jokes or his singing. The Veillards, when they eventually pass, will be succeeded by their children, grand and great-grandchildren.

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Spring Valley Mayor Haitian American Noramie Jasmin

Spring Valley Mayor Haitian American Noramie Jasmin

Here is a picture of the new Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin. She is a Haitian-American.

Noramie Festa Jasmin made History when she became the first woman Mayor of the Village of Spring Valley New York. She also made another history by becoming the first Haitian-American mayor in New York.

Before becoming Mayor of Spring Valley in New York, Noramie Festa Jasmin was a trustee and a deputy Mayor. Since the foundation of this town of Spring Valley in 1902, she is in record to be the only woman to hold the title of of Mayor

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