Saturday, May 13, 2017

Haitian Heritage Month to be recognized in Lake Worth

For some Trivia: Lake Worth, Florida is ranked 34th in the nation with the most residents born in Haiti which represents 8.5% of LW's populous. Only 49% of our residents speak English. Click here for demographics.


PRESS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT
CITY OF LAKE WORTH
7 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
LAKE WORTH, FL 33460
LAKEWORTH.ORG

May 11, 2017

Contact: Silvina Donaldson, Executive Assistant to the City Commission
Phone: 561.586.1730
Email: sdonaldson@lakeworth.org

Lake Worth - 2017 Haitian Heritage Month Ceremony
On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 7:00pm, the City of Lake Worth will hold a ceremony in front of City Hall in recognition of Haitian Flag Day. On behalf of the City Commission, Mayor Pam Triolo will read a City Proclamation declaring May 2017 as Haitian Heritage Month. After the reading of the proclamation, the Haitian flag will be raised in honor of Haitian Flag Day.

“The City of Lake Worth and the Haitian community share in the belief that the contributions and participation of all people from all cultures and backgrounds is what makes Lake Worth a great City. The Haitian community of Lake Worth has distinguished itself through the efforts of many community organizations, businesses, and community participation.”
~ Mayor Pam Triolo

Please contact the City Commission’s office with any questions or comments.
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13 comments:

  1. HeatherMay 13, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks for bringing this to our attention and supporting the Haitian community. They are such nice, peaceful people who contribute so much to the city.

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  2. AnonymousMay 13, 2017 at 1:05 PM

    8.5%? Where does that figure come from.

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  3. Lynn AndersonMay 13, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    One of the demographic sites that came up. Do you think it should be more? :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 13, 2017 at 6:56 PM

    Just from simple observation, it seems to me that there are more Haitians in Boynton Beach than in Lake Worth. I know there is a large Haitian membership at Sacred Heart, but very few Haitian children attend LW Library programs.

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    1. AnonymousMay 13, 2017 at 11:00 PM

      Yes, you are simple. Simple minded, ect. fake News!

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  5. Lynn AndersonMay 14, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    Yup, I remember how peaceful Haitians are when the M6 Haitian gang massacred people in Lake Worth. Those gangs are still around.

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  6. AnonymousMay 14, 2017 at 7:28 AM

    When was that Lynn?

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  7. Lynn AndersonMay 14, 2017 at 7:55 AM

    I would guess about 10 years ago. Google it.

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  8. AnonymousMay 14, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    They don't look so peaceful from what I see. A couple on New year's day were driving the wrong way with the male clinging to the hood of a car yelling at the female who was at the wheel. Cute.

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  9. AnonymousMay 14, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    Going on every day 7:28am don't be obtuse. We don't need their flags flying here either, clean up your own country and fly your flag THERE.

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  10. AnonymousMay 15, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    I'm sick of all the Haitians hookers on Dixie! Oh wait....

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  11. AnonymousMay 15, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    The simple observation seems to have been correct: Boynton Beach has a Haitian population of 10.4; Delray Beach 9.7, while Lake Worth has a mere 8.5%.

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  12. AnonymousMay 15, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Those are the ones countable 12:49pm its hard to believe those figures. Nonsense.

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