A photograph of Malcolm X's mother, Louise Norton Little (1897-1989).
Louise Little was a brilliant woman, speaking multiple languages, and for years, along with her husband Earl Little, a dedicated activist of Marcus Garvey's Pan-African Movement (Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League).
Louise Norton Little (1897-1989) was a Grenadian-born American activist and the mother of Malcolm X. Here are some key facts about her life.
- Born in Grenada to a former slave from Nigeria and a Scotsman
- Raised by her grandparents in Grenada
- Immigrated to Canada in 1917 and joined the UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association)
- Met her husband Earl Little at a UNIA meeting in Montreal and married in 1919
- Had eight children with Earl, including Malcolm X
- Was a Garveyite activist who taught her children about black pride and self-reliance
- Was committed to a mental institution for 24 years and released in 1963 with the help of her children
- Lived with her family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, until her death in 1991 at the age of 94
This Valentine's Day, I'm also sending love to:
those celebrating Valentine's Day,
the hopeful romantics,
the heartbroken,
those who've tapped sources of love outside of romance,
those grieving loved ones-
especially those morning the lives lost in the Parkland shooting in 2018.
Florida's governor has has called for a special session to address immigration among other issues. Here is the joint response from the Legislature's Senate President and House Speaker.
Miami-Dade County State Legislative Delegation 2025 Legislative Public Hearing featured speakers representing diverse communities and organizations. Thank you to the members and staff for their continued commitment, The Florida Channel and FIU for hosting this important gathering
#Haitian Independence represents the indomitable determination of a people fighting for freedom, world-defying spiritual and military success, and humanity's ongoing struggle for liberation.
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ATTN Florida lawyers curious about certification: mark your calendars and join the Haitian Lawyers Association for a special in-person informational session on Florida Bar Board Certification on 1/724. Learn about the process, benefits, and practical tips.
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Join @flimmigrant and @americansforimmigrantjustice on Wednesday, Dec 11 from 3-5pm to create a Family Protection Plan. You can get help with Power of Attorney and Guardianship forms; and learn how to protect yourself with a "Know Your Rights" presentation.
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"[H]aving mass deportations is going to be significant, and theyโre going to have to re-work a lot of things to make it happen. From my review of Project 2025, it seems more of a mass detention program than a mass deportation program...is problematic."
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Humbled to be sworn in for my 4th and final term in the Florida House of Representatives. Welcome to the newly elected members of the Legislature. Congratulations to the newly minted Senate President Ben Albritton, House Speaker Danny Perez and Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell!
Mount Olive, North Carolina's longtime mayor, Ray McDonald, acknowledged the essential role that Haitians play in the local economy in the film Home Away from Haiti: โWe need โem worse than they need us, as most of the locals will simply not do that work.
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