MIAMI - On Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at its 6th annual celebration for Black History Month, Delancyhill P.A., in collaboration with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Bilmor Advertising, Circle of One Marketing and the law firm of SquiresBenson hosted a reception in honor of attorney Cheryl Little for her unwavering advocacy on behalf of Haitian refugees and other immigrants from the African Diaspora.
Over 200 patrons and community leaders were in attendance, including Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorensen, Mayor Shirley Gibson, City of Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County Court Darrin Gayles, State Representative Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, and former County Commissioner Betty T. Ferguson. The event also featured a performance from steel pan performing artist, Leon Foster Thomas.
In light of the tragic catastrophe in Haiti, the reception also raised over $3,500.00 in support of loc1al organizations serving the needs of the impacted Haitian-American community. The reception also welcomed Haiti earthquake survivor, Faradhiah Moise, who survived beneath the rubble at the Caribbean Marketplace supermarket in Port-au-Prince for over 50 hours, and shared her thoughts about the recovery efforts in Haiti.
For nearly two decades, 2010 honoree Cheryl Little, has tirelessly advocated for immigrant rights, establishing her as one of this country's leading experts in the field of immigration. Cheryl's extensive involvement in immigration dates from 1985. After graduating from law school with honors, she began working at the Haitian Refugee Center. Since 1996, she has served as the Executive Director of Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, Inc. (FIAC), an agency she co-founded. After years of unwavering advocacy, Ms. Little led efforts to secure Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") for Haitian nationals after a series of natural disasters culminating with the tragic earthquake.
"Cheryl Little 's deeds speak loudly for themselves. We were honored to recognize the breadth of her work and her signature mark on Black History in this hemisphere," stated Marlon A. Hill, partner, delancyhill. As host venue, Bruce Greer, President of Fairchild's Board of Trustees commented, "Fairchild was thrilled to work with Delancyhill for this important annual community event".
This annual celebration of Black History Month inspired the law firm of delancyhill, P.A. to create the award of Firm Partner Star, previously offered to Ruth Shack, Dorothy Jenkins-Fields, David Wilson, Babacar M'Bow and Commissioner Betty T. Ferguson for their contributions to uplifting South Florida's communities within the African Diaspora.
Attendees networking at the reception to honor Cheryl Litte
Supporting sponsors and partners included: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, SquiresBenson, Bacardi, Bilmor with Advertising Specialties, Circle of One Marketing, Chef Irie Spice, Bull Bay Catering, We're Having A Party, Medium Four, South Florida Caribbean News.Com, Jazz in the Gardens, Caribbean Riddims, Social Capital, Management, Caribbean Today, Pixelittle Media, Miami Parking Authority, Unique Coalition of Minority Businesses of South Dade (UCOMB), The South Florida Times, Daily Business Review, and The Miami Times.
Marlon Hill, Faradhiah Moise, Haiti Earthquake Survivor with cousin Pastor Eddy Moise thanking the community for their support of Haiti after the earthquake.
Little Receives Gift from Neil Hall, Urban Collective
The Staff of the Law Firm of Delancyhill P.A.
