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Nadege Green

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A Bahamian island works to recover from Hurricane Dorian

Jan 6, 2020
The rebuilding process is expected to take years and costs are in the billions.
A badly damaged home in Marsh Harbour.
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Schools and nonprofits offer support to Bahamian students

Oct 14, 2019
Devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian has put pressure on the families of many U.S.-based students.
Bahamian students at Florida Memorial University joined together for a prayer service after Hurricane Dorian.
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Many states still suspend driver's licenses for unpaid fines that are not related to driving

Sep 25, 2019
In some states, like Florida, government agencies depend on fines to make up budge shortfalls.
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Affordable housing plan is music to the ears of artists

Jun 24, 2019
Homeownership gives creatives a place to live and work.
Christina Pritchard in the townhouse
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In memory of her daughter, a Florida mom opens a prom store ... where everything is free

May 28, 2019
Regina Talabert opened up a free prom pop-up store in tribute to her daughter Noricia.
Regina Talabert holds up a dress.
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To help diversify American orchestras, one group is helping to get players to auditions

Aug 30, 2018
Gabrielle Skinner is in a coaching session for auditions at the New World Symphony in Miami Beach. She’s one of 18 musicians here, and she plays an excerpt from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony on her viola.  Skinner, who plays with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in New York, is Latina and said sometimes she’s treated like an […]
The New World Symphony rehearses on stage at The Knight Concert Hall in the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts October 3, 2006 in Miami, Florida.
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In Miami-Dade one nonprofit is trying to tackle the affordable housing crisis for LGBTQ seniors

Jul 26, 2018
Finding an affordable place to live in Miami-Dade is hard. The area consistently ranks as one of the most unaffordable places to live in the nation. And for moderate to low-income LGBTQ seniors, it can be even harder to find housing. “They are four times less likely to have children,” said Cindy Brown who manages the […]
The Miami skyline is seen on July 14, 2017 in Miami, Florida. 
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