Poison Ivy came out as a transgender woman in January. She's 18. She works as a dominatrix, sometimes her clients pay extra for sex. She's HIV negative and wants to stay that way.



Transgender Women Vulnerable To HIV

Hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent could face deportation from the Dominican Republic after a constitutional ruling stripped them of their citizenship.

In Miami, members of the Haitian community say national and local elected officials have been far too quiet on the issue. 

Elected Officials Mostly Silent on Stateless Dominicans of Haitian Descent

On the morning of Feb 15,  Lavall Hall was waving around a broom and pacing in front of their pink home at 19157 NW Third Ave. in Miami Gardens. When she told him to come inside—he charged at her.

Daniels says she called Miami Gardens police around 5 a.m. to help get her mentally ill son to the hospital. One of the officers would end up killing him.


Witnesses Recount Miami Gardens Shooting of Mentally Ill Man

Headwraps have been a part of African and black culture for centuries. They have represented wealth, social status, spirituality and served as a symbol of resistance.  

Now, the headwraps are becoming more popular and mainstream — a must-have fashion accessory. 

African Headwraps, Fashion Rooted In History

To some, the wild green plant with five point leaves may be just an annoying weed, but to many in South Florida’s Caribbean community — Jamaicans, Bahamians, Trinidadians, Haitians -- cerasee is the "it" plant for just about every ailment.

Cerasee: The Go-To Bush Medicine For South Florida's Caribbean Transplants

Jericho, an annual spiritual revival held at Notre Dame D’Haiti Catholic Church in MIami, draws about 10,000 people over seven days. 

During the fervent praise and worship, rosaries sway to distinct Haitian and Caribbean rhythms.

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement is alive at Notre Dame, a predominantly Haitian congregation where masses are exuberant.

Charismatic Catholicism Alive In Little Haiti

Liberty City teenager finds a role model in Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

A Teen Finds Inspiration In Alvin Ailey Dance Theater

Sherdavia Jenkins was 9-years old when she was killed in the Liberty Square housing projects on July 1, 2006.

She was on her front porch when a stray bullet  struck the little girl who loved video games.

On the day she would have turned 19 years old, her family and community member gathered to commemorate her birthday at a park across the street from the housing project where she was killed.

Remember Sherdavia Jenkins 10 years Later

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Reporter covering social issues, politics and occassionaly dance for WLRN radio. 

Natural hair ranter and urban gardener. 

Nadege Green

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