Hillary for Florida Announces Caribbean Leadership Council
SOUTH FLORIDA – In the run-up to the Florida Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, March 15th, the Hillary Clinton Campaign, announced its “Hillary for Florida” Caribbean Leadership Council – a diverse group of grassroots and community leaders in the Caribbean American community committed to electing Hillary Clinton as president.
“As president, Hillary Clinton will fight for Caribbean American families,” said State Representative Hazelle Rogers, President of the Florida Democratic Party Caribbean American Caucus. “Hillary has a strong record of standing up for women and children, from advocating to bolster early childhood education to expanding health care for millions of kids. She is the champion that our community deserves.”
“Hillary has a strong record of standing with the Caribbean American community,” said Mayor of Miramar Wayne Messam. “From ensuring incomes are rising for our families to strengthening the U.S.-Caribbean regional relationship through economic development and her commitment to comprehensive immigration reform, she has the experience and vision to be a champion for Caribbean Americans as president. I’m proud to stand with Caribbean American leaders from across the nation to spread the word about her tireless advocacy for our community.”
“Hillary is and always has been a fighter for the Haitian American community,” said Miami-Dade County Commissioner Chairman Jean Monestime. “From fighting to keep families united through comprehensive immigration reform to providing a world-class education for our youth, Hillary is fighting for our families each and every day.”
This weekend, Hillary for Florida is hosting a number of community rallies and outreach events geared towards mobilizing the Caribbean vote on March 15th. On Saturday March 12th, supporters are also taking part in a national Caribbean Americans for Hillary call with actress Garcelle Beauvais, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Congresswoman Stacey Plackett, and former President of the Caribbean Bar Association Marlon Hill.
Current Caribbean Leadership Council members of the Hillary Clinton Campaign For Florida:
- Roslyn Alic-Batson, Director, Caribbean American Heritage Foundation, Inc.
- Jerry Alleyne-Nagee, Former Educator
- Dwayne C. Anderson, Editor in Chief and Managing Partner, Island Vibes Magazine
- Jean-Philippe Austin, Community Leader
- Michelle Austin Pamies, Attorney and Community Leader
- Elliot Bastien
- Sandra Bernard Bastien, Broward County
- Marcia Barry-Smith, Banking & NPO Consultant
- Chester Bishop, Mortgage Broker
- Giselle Blanche,CEO of Wassi World Entertainment, LLC
- Daphne Campbell, Florida State Representative
- Kertch Conze, Attorney
- Mea Christian, Chair, Democratic Black Caucus of Miami-Dade County
- Jacques Despinosse, President, Haitian American Democratic Club of Miami
- Eddy Edwards, Entertainment Industry
- Allen Ellison, Congressional Candidate
- Karen Green, Statewide Caribbean Organizing Lead, Hillary for Florida
- Francine Guerra-Powers, Businesswoman
- Suze Guillaume,College Administrator
- Anthony J. Hall, M.D.
- Keisha Antoinette Hall, Entrepreneur
- Yolanda Henry, President, Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant
- Marlon Hill, Attorney and Past President, Caribbean Bar Association
- Dale V.C. Holness, Commissioner, Broward County
- James Hulbert, Political Advisor
- DJ Barrie Hype, DJ and MC
- Brian Ivey, Community Advocate
- Hulbert H. James, Community Activist
- Eric Jones, Mayor, City of West Park
- Glenn Joseph, Managing Director, Caribbean American Heritage Foundation, Inc.
- Freddie McGregor, Singer, Musician, and Producer
- Wayne Messam, Mayor, City of Miramar
- Jean Monestime, Chairman, Miami-Dade County Commission
- Ingrid Morfa, Immigration and Women’s Advocate
- Miguel Murphy, Higher Education Advisor
- Larry (Laurinus) Pierre, MD and Community Leader
- MisIvy Reittie, Community Advocate
- Hazelle Rogers, President of the Florida Democratic Party Caribbean American Caucus and Florida State Representative
- Barbara Sharief, Commissioner, Broward County
- Janice Scott Cover, President and CEO/Author
- Calibe Thompson, Entrepreneur and Producer
- Keith “Papa Keith” Walcott, DJ
- Dahlia Walker-Huntington, Attorney-at-Law
- Vivian O’ Walters, Jr., Public Administrator
- Frederica Wilson, Congresswoman, 24th District of Florida
