Haiti

The symbolic measure was blocked on a 3-3 vote, with resolution co-sponsor Matt Swanson absent. Immigration advocates broke out in applause after the vote.

Supporters of the resolution didn't put the measure to a vote because two members were absent.

A St. Louis woman from Haiti is among immigrants who are concerned about the future of family members and others without documentation, despite the recent…

On a typical day in 2010, Joseph Volcy found himself sitting outside of his church after choir practice when he felt a great tremble, “like a bulldozer on…

The U.S. will be monitoring the situation as thousands of Haitians leave or are deported from the neighboring Dominican Republic as it cracks down on…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 13, 2012 - Things are coming together for Meds & Food for Kids, a St. Louis nonprofit…

This article first appeared in th St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 7, 2012 - Patti Gabriel supported herself and her two children through freelance photography, a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 12, 2012 - Two years ago today, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, killing more than 200,000,…

This article firs appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 12, 2011 - Perhaps 300 professionals from the St. Louis area have helped in Haiti in the past…

Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the Haitian earthquake.The magnitude 7.0 tremor was the worst to hit the region in more than two centuries,…