By Bob Simon
Tampa, Florida – The Haitian community of Tampa Bay walks in Tampa streets to bring awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti, says Gaël Jean, a member of the La Ligue des Pasteurs – one the non-profit organization that led the march last Sunday.
The march starts around 12:00 p.m. from Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and ends in Lykes Gaslight Park at 4:00 p.m.
According to Gregory Toussaint’s news release, The Haitian community march is one of a series that simultaneously occurs in more than 32 countries, including many U.S. Cities, to urge the U.S. Congress to pass the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act.
Besides, La Ligue des Pasteurs, other non-profit organizations, such as the Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce, and Cofraternité des Pasteurs, agree to continue to bring awareness regarding Haiti’s fights, explained Jean, who also believes that moving forward by sending mail or calling U.S. official is another reasonable option for the next step.
Meanwhile, in Tampa, dozens of people wearing white shirts and waving Haitian flag march to show “their concerns about gang violence and kidnappings that have happened for the last five years in Haiti,” Jean said.
Esther Ternival-Germain, a Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa member, explains that Haitian professionals believe marching for the “Soul of Haiti” herein Tampa can encourage U.S. Officials to think about Haiti’s struggle.
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