Very funny but Here is something serious that all people of color should know and consider.
Are you aware of the building boom going on in Jersey City's Black communities? New three family homes with many amenities are being built throughout the Black community on lots that were created when Urban Renewal demolished old housing stock and promised new housing but delivered nothing more than thirty years ago. For the past three years, builders have been buying these empty lots and building beautiful new homes. Many investors from outside of the community have begun buying these new homes and renting to tenants and we can do the same.
DID YOU KNOW THAT WE CAN BUY THESE HOMES WITH LITTLE OR NO MONEY DOWN, RENT OUT THE OTHER TWO APARTMENTS AND USE THE REVENUE TO PAY THE MORTGAGE??? Why pay someone else $1400 a month to rent a three bedroom, 2 bath apartment when you can own the building?
Black folks have rented substandard housing in Jersey City for decades and now that the inner city is being rebuilt we need to own, not rent, our neighborhoods. So if you are looking to buy a home, please consider Jersey City, NJ before we are completely priced out.
On Sunday May 22, 2005 will hold the annual “HAITI’S FLAG DAY FESTIVAL” to celebrate the anniversary of the creation of Haiti’s flag. This dazzling event has become a proud tradition in the Haitian community since its inception more than 15 years ago, as it continually draws thousands of revelers each year.
This fantastic community festival will take place on Nostrand Avenue, stretching several blocks between Beverly Rd. & Ave. D, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm and will feature some of the best Haitian entertainers, including Kompa, as well as Raisin (Root Music) bands. The R&B and Rap segment will feature some of the hottest Hip Hop and R &B groups in the community.
In addition, several programs will be on the agenda, among them dance contest, prizes as well as rides for children. Our List of invited guest includes elected officials, business, media, as well as community leaders.
We also welcome contributions to cover our expenses for this special celebration. To make a contribution, or to be a sponsor for this blockbuster event, please contact Robin Gibson at (719) 951-3366 or Email us at haitiflagdayevents@yahoo.com
If there is one thing i hate about my fellow Haitians is their constant addiction to spreading rumors about famous people being Haitian. Like that's gonna change anything
Things Haitian Should Know1. Matching the colors of your clothes is mandatory. 2. White socks with shoes is not fashionable. It never>was.>>3. "Bien Etre" is not a classy perfume.>>4. Black IS beautiful.>>5. Marie-***** should not be the name of every woman>in your family or every child you have.>>6. Usher is not Haitian.>>7. Not every person with locks (dreads) is>a "vagabond".>>8. You don't have to go to church in your best>clothes. It's not a fashion show.>>9. The Pope is not God.>>10. Rapping in English with a heavy accent is>annoying.>>11. Speaking French, living in a white neighborhood,>and driving a Benz does not mean "you have>arrived" or finally made it.>>12. Having a security job does not mean you are a cop.>>>13. A Home Health Aide or CNA is not a Nurse.>>14. Women with underarm hair is NOT sexy, at least not>>in America .>>15. Expired medication should not be sent to Haiti to>be sold "nan ti mache".>>16. A machete is not a tool.>>17. A knife is not a screwdriver.>>18. Asking your child if he or she did their homework>does not constitute "checking their homework".>>19. "Lwil Maskiti" does not help in curing Cancer,>Diabetes or Cysts. Go to the doctor!>>20. "Mademoiselle, voulez-vous m'accordez cette danse">>can still be used to ask a woman to dance instead>of "Epps, ti cherie, an al danse' ".>>21. Just because you buy a woman a drink at a party>doesn't mean you just married her.>>22. Dancing close does not mean you gettin some.>>23. "She's dark BUT she's still beautiful" immediately>>shows your stupidity and is NOT a compliment.>>24. A moo-moo is not sexy.>>25. The Haitian flag should not be worn as clothing.>>26. Sending food to your family in Haiti does not>constitute giving back to the community.>>27. There is something wrong with working two jobs as>a housecleaner and a security guard in the United>States just so you can pay for the maid and>the "jeran lakou" in Haiti.>>28. Haitian patties need more meat.>>29. The plastic can be taken off of your living room>furniture.>>30. Spending more than you make will eventually catch>up with you.>>31. She married Aristide for the money.>>32. Maids are not hired to be your personal hoe.>>33. It's ok if you don't speak French.>>34. Not everyone is from Port-Au-Prince, Petion Ville>or Cap-Haitian. Let's be real.>>35. There is no need to eat all of the Lambi at a>house party.>>36. In business, competition is actually good; no need>>to kill or burn your competitors business.>>37. No matter how much you bad mouth haitians and>think that you are more educated, more civilized>or just plain better... you are also Haitian,>silly!>
