This week, “Facing South Florida” host Jim DeFede sat down with State Rep. Shevrin Jones. Jones, who represents a portion of Broward County, is a Bahamian. He has already visited the Bahamas since the storm. Jones and DeFede discussed what he saw and what he says needs to be done, such as suspending visa requirements, to help …
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Florida state Rep. Shevrin Jones about a plan to bring Bahamians to the U.S. for assistance after Hurricane Dorian. TRANSCRIPT: MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Hurricane Dorian is slowly heading north towards Nova Scotia today after tornadoes and storm surges caused extensive damage to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We’ll hear …
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[Opinion Editorial by Rep. Shevrin Jones] My family in the Bahamas — including cousins, uncles, and aunts who call Pine Wood, Nassau, and Freeport home — is grappling with extensive flooding and property damage following Hurricane Dorian, but are thankfully all safe and accounted for after surviving the worst storm in the island nation’s …
State Representative Shevrin Jones shares a personal story about the passing of his brother and what led him to live his truth. With his announcement, State Representative Shevrin Jones becomes the first openly gay black legislator in the state. Read the original article here.
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Several lawmakers have applauded a judge’s ruling that overturned Gov. Ron DeSantis’ mask mandate ban for Florida schools. On Friday, Leon County …
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