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YOU’RE SUED! Two Brave Haitians Are Suing The Department Of Homeland Security

Immigrants and advocates in Massachusetts are suing the Trump administration, saying its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Salvadorans is racially motivated.

By Daniel Strom

Two brave Haitian nationals are among a group of eight other courageous immigrants who have slapped a lawsuit on Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, (DHS).

Nineteen-year-old Chris Jean Baptiste and 25-year-old Anne Christine Nicolas, both of whom were born in Haiti and now live under Temporary Protected Status, (TPS), in Boston,

TPS is set to end for Haiti in July 2019 and for El Salvador in Sept.

2019. The Department of Homeland Security has also ended TPS for Nicaraguans in January 2019 and put a decision on hold for Hondurans.

Massachusetts, are suing to block the termination of TPS for Haitians and El Salvadorans by the Trump administration.

Jean Baptiste is currently a TPS beneficiary and has been since 2010. He is a graduate of

Milton High School in Milton, Massachusetts and is currently enrolled in Bunker Hill Community College. He also works as the manager of a franchise of one of the largest American restaurant chains.

Nicolas also has been a TPS beneficiary since 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and currently works at the intersection of education and arts. Before it was announced that TPS designation for Haiti would be rescinded, she was preparing for the future and exploring master's degree programs in arts and education.

Jean Baptiste and Nicolas are the lone

Caribbean Immigrant Remembered

By ICE The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, (ICE), may be scaring a lot of immigrants currently with their raids and enforcement round-ups, but the agency took time out this week to celebrate a former black employee and Caribbean immigrant.

In celebration of Black History Month, ICE paid tribute to the early contribution to the organization by Barbados-born David Augustus Straker, one of the first men of color to serve in the legacy agencies of ICE. Straker left his native Barbados in 1868 and arrived in Kentucky to teach at a freedmen's school. After one year, he left for Washington, D.C., where he continued his own education at Howard University, earning a law degree in 1871. He then began a career with the Treasury Department, where he joined as a clerk in the auditing office.

Four years later, Straker moved to South Carolina where he accepted a position as Inspector of Customs in the port city of Charleston, making the attorney and future state representative.

“While our appreciation of the contributions of African-Americans to both our nation and ICE's mission is ongoing, we're pleased to have this month designated to honor the special continues on A7 Remembered

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Making The Rounds Gubernatorial Candidate, Andrew Gillum, shared lens me with patrons at The Broward Black Elected Officials, (BBEO), and the Florida Panthers inaugural Black Heritage Night last Thursday at the home of the Panthers, BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL. – (David Muir Photo)

Black And Beau ful This cu e showed off her ou it at the All-Black party, hosted by popular DJ Juxxy Fyah last Saturday at the Luxurious Ball Room in Lauderhill. – (Contributed Photo)

Hostesses (L-R): Members of the JN Bank team: Michelle Brooks, Kimala Clarke, Janice McIntosh and Althia Carty-Wallen, hosted the JN Bank Community Connec on event on Saturday at their Representa ve Office in Tamarac.

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We Coming Hot This Year Skotch Bonnet Band is seen free-styling, a er their resent photo shoot at Moment2remember photo studio in Sunrise Florida. – (Luke Ballan ne Photo)

Breaking New Ground Broward County Commissioner, Dale Holness, addressing the audience at The Broward Black Elected Officials, (BBEO), and the Florida Panthers inaugural Black Heritage Night last Thursday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL. – (David Muir Photo) Philanthropic Caribbean American Soccer Associa on President, Richard Campbell, (r), presents a $1,000.00 check on behalf of the organiza on to the principal and students of the Lauderhill 6 - 12 STEM-Med Magnet School at the 10th annual SAKE Awards held at the Lauderhill Performance Art Center. – (Contributed image) The Experts Members of Keller Williams realtors shared lens me at the JN Bank Community Connec on event, held at their representa ve office in Tamarac last Saturday. – (Uriah Benne Photo)

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Meet The Tobago-Born Actor Of Marvel Universe's Black Panther For those who have seen the muchtouted Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Panther movie, M'Baku, will be familiar to them. For those who have not, get ready to pay close attention to this character.

M'Baku, or the rebellious ruler of the Jabari tribe and the movie's villain, is played by none other than 6' 5”, Tobago-born actor, Winston Duke.

Duke, 31, is the first cousin of Tobagonian Watson Duke and was born in Argyle, Trinidad & Tobago. His mother owned her own restaurant when he was a kid, while juggling a government job on the island. At age 9, his mom sold all their belongings and headed to Brooklyn, New York with him and his sister, who pursued her dream of becoming a doctor.

Young Winston graduated from Brighton High School in Rochester, New York in 2004 and started acting in theater productions for Portland Stage Company and Yale Repertory Theatre.

At Yale, he befriended fellow actor Lupita Nyong'o, with whom he now stars in Black Panther and participated in Folks, an acting club started by another Black Panther co-star, Angela Bassett.

Duke went on to get roles on several television shows, including 'Modern Family,' 'Law & Order: SVU,' 'Person of

Interest,' and 'The Messengers.' He even returned to his native Trinidad & Tobago in 2012 for the theatre production of 'An Echo in the Bone,' directed by fellow Yale alumna Timmia Hearn Feldman and starred alongside actress Taromi Lourdes Joseph.

But Black Panther marks his first foray onto the big screen.

“This is a lot more than I could have ever expected, especially for my first role,” he told Vanity Fair.

And Duke didn't just read the script to get a sense of his character; he was instrumental in shaping M'Baku. He is the one who came up with the idea of his character's hilarious habit of grunting when he wanted to silence someone, and he conducted his own research to set his tribe apart from the rest of the Wakandans.

“I worked on Nigerian and Nigerian Igbo influences, trying to develop a different kind of culture of call and response and vocality that was different than the rest of Wakanda, for the Jabari. We worked on just having the presence—something that was different, but still felt cohesive because of its variety,” he told GQ. And now Duke tells Vanity Fair that he can already feel the his old life changing as pedestrians look at him just a little bit longer when he's on the street. “My life is changing,” he says calmly. “I'm becoming a lot more watched, and I can tell.”

Next up for this Tobago boy – 'Avengers: Infinity War' and he plants to take his code of work and apply it to other films.

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Fake Trinidadian Photographer Charged With Sexual Assault A 25-year-old Trinidad man, posing as a professional photographer seeking models of an international agency, has been slapped with sexual assault charges.

Christopher Bernard, aka Kyle Romiah, of Cunupia, was charged on Monday after police arrested him late last week during a 'sting' operation by officers of the Central Division Police in T&T. His arrest came after an 18-year-old student told police that she was attacked and raped after responding to a Facebook advertisement that a modelling agency in Malaysia would pay “models” up to TT$2,500 per photo shoot.

The victim told police that instead, Bernard raped her and even set up his camera equipment and recorded the rape.

The ads had offered a six-month contract for aspiring models to be photographed for different international magazines.

Police in Chaguanas Trinidad said they are seeking information from anyone who may have interacted with the Instagram account Figarott or Figaros International Model Agency or person with a Facebook profile with the name Kyle Romiah.

Figaro International Model Agency, however, said on Facebook insisted that three Instagram accounts: @figaro.models @figarointernational @modelagencyfigaro, purporting to be affiliated with their agency, are fake and “not connected with our agency in any way.”

The agency said the only official Instagram account is @figaromodels (NewsAmericasNow.com)

Unique Honor For Former Jamaica PM Jamaicans in South Florida agree that former Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga should receive a “unique honor” for his contribution to nation building.

The agreement comes in the wake of incumbent Prime Minister Andrew Holness indicating that Jamaica will bestow a significant honor on Seaga for the former PM's “sterling contribution to the development and modification of a range of national institutions.”

Holness was speaking last week during a function to rename Petrojam Limited's Corporate Office Building as the Edward Seaga

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Building. The renaming took place at the company's offices on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston.

"Mr. Seaga, we will find an appropriate mark, the appropriate symbol of your

contribution to Jamaica and make it in your honor," Holness told Seaga, after calling him the "father of the Jamaican nation, in every sense."

Chris Burton, Jamaica-American resident of Perrine, South Miami-Dade, believes that “irrespective of our current political party affiliations, Seaga did a good job in placing Jamaica on a sound political footing during the 1980's.”

Another Jamaican-America, Desi Cowan of Plantation, Broward County, wants to see “Jamaica have a 'Prime Minister Row,' a type of museum with statues of all the former prime ministers.

“They all served the national well in their respective capacity, and deserve being honored,” Cowan said.

Bajan Roots 'Clueless' Actress To Run For Congress Stacey Dash, the actress and conservative commentator whose roots stretch to Barbados, has filed to run for Congress in California.

The Bronx, NY-born “Clueless” star, reportedly filed campaign documents with the Federal Election Commission under the slogan “Dash to DC,” which shows that she will run as a Republican in California's 44th Congressional District.

The district is currently represented by Democrat Rep. Nanette Barragán since 2012 and includes the cities of Compton, Watts, San Pedro and North Long Beach.

Dash, 51, was born to a Barbadian father and a Mexican and Native American mother. She is an

outspoken conservative, worked as a contributor at Fox News for roughly three years, but her contract was not renewed in late 2016 after she cursed on air while commenting on former President Barack Obama's attitude towards fighting terror.

Dash's FEC filing includes a link to a website with what appears to be a new logo for the campaign. Another FEC form has an electronic signature from Dash declaring her candidacy.

It would be an uphill battle for the Republican Dash, since the District is largely Democratic.

Hillary Clinton won the district in the 2016 election with 83 percent. It is majority Hispanic area with 69.4 percent of the population being of Latino descent while Blacks make up 15.12 percent and Whites make up 7.9 percent, according the U.S. Census.

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How do you feel about the deputy who stayed outside The MSD High School while the mass killing occurred?

Abby – West Palm Beach, FL “I feel like I can understand both sides of the officer not wanting to go inside the school while the shooter was still in there. A part of me felt like he was just scared. A shooter is a shooter, no matter what age, behind the gun. Cruz intended to kill people. No school is a battlefield. The officer could have either went inside and shot the shooter or went inside as a death sentence. Those kids needed a protector but really didn't have one.”

Mark – Ft. Lauderdale, FL “The police officer on duty should have gone in and at least attempted to protect the students! You put your life on the line as soon as you join the police academy.

Police officers are trained to be able to deal with dangerous situations! Obviously, the officer didn't ask for the school shooting to happen or to be put in that situation, but neither did those students! He was supposed to at least attempt to rescue them by shooting or capturing the shooter.”

John – Coral Springs, FL “I think it's fair to understand or at least hear both sides. The officer was suspended without pay after the school shooting occurred, then retired shortly after. I feel the officer was scared and felt like it was partially his fault for not going in. If deputy Peterson had gone in and tried to kill the shooter but ended up killing another student, it would've been worse. I also believe it was his duty to protect the students!”

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Jacob – Lauderhill, FL “In regards to the officer assigned to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school, he should have went in and at least attempted to stabilize or shoot the shooter! Seventeen families lost their kids because one ignorant kid with a "troubled childhood" came in with an AR-15! As harsh as it sounds, Cruz came in that school with an assault rifle and should have been prepared to die that day, not just get arrested!”

Mariah – Ft. Lauderdale, FL “I do feel as if the officer assigned to the school at the time of the shooting should have gone in the school to protect the students. It is a part of his job description!

The coach stood up in front of students in an attempt to protect students but lost his life trying to do so. He's the real hero. Police need to step up and do their job in the protective line of duty!”

Ashley – Miami, FL “I think it's fair to hear both sides of the story. I feel that the officer might have thought that there were shots firing from outside as well, which is why he chose to stay out. I don't think in my opinion, that he would intentionally have stayed out of the building and let harm come to those innocent kids. Weren't there other officers that didn't go in as well that were close by? Are they being antagonized as to why they didn't attempt to go in either?”

Rojan – Sunrise, FL “You mean to tell me of all the officers that arrived on the scene, the only officer that should have stepped up and entered the school is the ONE that was on duty for the school that day? Students were helping other students, to protect each other but other police officers didn't wanna step up and enter like a bunch of cowards. Instead, JROTC students, coaches and teachers were stepping up very quickly to help each other!”

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Christian – Miami, FL “Maybe if the officer went in and got shot, police would've attacked Cruz as he got arrested. Once a police officer is down, the whole department is ready to retaliate, so maybe things would've ended more fatally for Cruz had the officer entered. Cruz is a young murderer; all police on duty should have stood up and fought harder to protect the students!”

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The Tribalism Of America Recently, a media commentator on Black History Month, referred to the increasing “tribalism of America.”

Expounding on his remarks, he said it was rather ironic that people captured from several African tribes were brought to America to boost the nation's economy, but modern America has itself become a nation of warring tribes.

Reflecting more on this comment, one can understand the reasoning. Modern America has morphed from a nation of diverse, relatively peacefully co-existing groups, into one of radical divisiveness, akin to the rabid chauvinism of tribes.

Today, America is characterized by racial tribes, political tribes, economic tribes, religious tribes, generational tribes, pro-immigration and anti-immigration tribes, and as displayed in recent days, pro-gun rights and anti-gun rights tribes.

Fueling this divisive tribalism, is the manner with which each group defends itself.

Long gone are the days when objective debate was used to defend the beliefs of one group against another. Today, aided by the rapid interaction of social media, various groups use vitriol, slander, meanness and downright nastiness, to defend and accuse those not sharing their beliefs and opinions.

The result is the United States of America is crumbling into a state of disunity that seems beyond repair.

One of the unfortunate circumstance resulting from the recent mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, is the spotlight it has cast on America's tribalism.

Although the youth survivors of the shooting have taken the very courageous step to honor the death of fourteen classmates and three staff members by rallying for gun reform, they have been the target of bitter, accusative vitriol by other groups.

But it's the youth who once again seem poised to make a change in America and possibly break down barriers that are making the nation seem like one of impenetrable tribes.

In 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama, over a thousand children, weary of the degradation and barriers of racial segregation, chanted: “Enough is Enough” and marched out of schools seeking racial justice.

Although they were met with powerful gushes of water from fire hoses and set upon by fierce dogs, the youth persevered. The widely televised images of children, 12-18 years old, being beaten, water hosed and threatened by police dogs, made a difference in a movement that most adults were either scared or reluctant to be involved in.

The action of these children some 55-years ago, led former President John F. Kennedy to desegregate Birmingham and other Southern

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There are denite signs that a powerful youth movement is building; destined to eventually break down the tribalism caused by race, economics, religion, immigration and other social barriers. regions.

The youth in 1963 were directly responsible for breaking down one of the strongest tribal barriers in America. And today, students in Florida and other regions in the US, led by courageous students from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, are attacking another tribal barrier.

The youth movement for change in 2018 may be harder than in 1963, since the tribal boundaries have strengthened. Moreover, the negative impact of the vitriol spewed through social media may be more powerful than water shot from powerful fire hoses.

In 1963, it was mostly relatively poor black kids that led the march for change. However, the march for change underway by Florida's and other youth, is more racially and economically integrated. Fortunately, a positive sign for the de-tribalization of America is that today's youth is not as racially, politically, religiously and otherwise divided as their adult generation is.

This youth movement for reform in

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America is extremely articulate and fearless; willing to go face-to-face with politicians, and 'tribal' leaders who believe they are invincible. The youth also realize the social media used to target them negatively can also be used as a positive tool to rally their cause. And, already, they have begun to initiate change.

There are definite signs that a powerful youth movement is building; destined to eventually break down the tribalism caused by race, economics, religion, immigration and other social barriers.

The religious minded in the community are unhesitant to cite words from the Biblical prophet Isaiah to describe the current youth movement: “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb; the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.”

Again, the youth have grasped the initiative, and it's time for adults to follow their leadership to ensure more tribal barriers are broken down in these United States.

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Diplomacy By Design Hits Haiti Embassy Haitian fashion designers brought their own brand of diplomacy to the runway of the Haitian Embassy in D.C. last week.

The 'Diplomacy by Design fashion show' on Feb. 23rd at the Embassy of Haiti featured models strutting the designs of Davidson PetitFrère, Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptise, and Victor Glemaud while there were visual pop up displays were showcased by designers Azède Jean-Pierre and Kerby Jean-Raymond The 2018 Miss Black America, Brittany Lewis, and Fox 5 News Anchor Guy Lambert served as hosts of the event that was designed to increase economic development in the areas of fashion design, clothing merchandising and modeling and to enhance the visibility of Haiti as well.

Haitian Ambassador Paul Altidor welcomes guests to his "Diplomacy By Design" event at the Haitian Embassy in Washington, D.C.,

Haitian President Wants CARICOM To Fight Corruption Collectively Haitian President Jovenel Moise is urging his fellow CARICOM neighbors to band together to fight corruption.

Moise call to action came as he hosted the 29th Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM in Haiti this week. He said Haiti is one of the first countries to adopt the International Convention against Corruption in 1996 and as of three years ago, significant efforts have been made to strengthen the institutions dedicated to combating the dangers of this scourge.

The Haitian President also called for the region to boost security and to introduce creole, French and Dutch as part of the Moise

languages for communication within the organization.

Moise is the new chair of CARICOM. He said his goal in the coming months is to ensure leadership of the integration process in order to leave a legacy “strengthened, united and united” and an even more dynamic Caribbean Community.

The meeting also pushed to build a more climateresilient Community following the devastating 2017 hurricane season and sought to advance plans to further strengthen key elements of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) including those related to travel and trade. The 29th Inter-Sessional Meeting was held in Port-Au-Prince from Feb. 26 – 27, 2018.

Oxfam Suspended British charity, Oxfam, has been suspended from working in Haiti on the heels of a sex scandal cover-up that involved the organization's former country director to Haiti.

The Haitian government says it has launched its own investigation into allegations that aid workers sexually exploited victims of the 2010 earthquake.

Aviol Fleurant, the minister overseeing the work of charities in Haiti, said he was suspending Oxfam GB for two months pending the investigation.

The charity had made a “serious error” by choosing to quietly remove the men from their posts while failing to notify the authorities, he said. The Haitian government said the acts were a “serious violation of the dignity of the Haitian people.”

Oxfam GB accounts for about a third of the charity's £11 million projects in Haiti.

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significance of those contributions,” said Thomas D. Homan, Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director.

ICE Crack Down The salute to Straker comes as the agency is continuing its raids across the country, targeting undocumented immigrants whose only crime is being in the US without legal working papers. At least 11 were taken into custody in Northern California Sunday including a man who came to the US as a four-year-old child and is now in his 30s.

Hundreds have been previously detained in Southern California, home to many Latino immigrants. (NewsAmericasNow.com)

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Parkland Student Urges Spring Break Boycott A student activist and survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre is urging students to boycott Florida this Spring Break.

David Hogg, who survived the shooting and is among those students calling for gun reforms, tweeted on Saturday: “Let's make a deal DO NOT come to Florida for spring break unless gun legislation is passed. These politicians won't listen to us so maybe they'll listen to the billion dollar tourism industry in FL. #neveragain.”

Hogg and other Parkland students are urging Tallahassee lawmakers to pass stricter gun control laws, including banned assault weapons and raising the age limit to 21, for those seeking to purchase such weapons.

“Let's make a deal DO NOT come to Florida According to Visit Florida, visitors spent for spring break unless gun legislation is passed. nearly $112 billion in Florida in 2016 and account for about one million jobs.

These politicians won't listen to us so maybe Visit Florida says it will continue to market they'll listen to the billion dollar tourism industry our state as a welcoming and safe world-class in FL. #neveragain.” – David Hogg destination.

Haitians Sue DHS Haitian immigrants in the lawsuit, filed by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, in partnership with Centro Presente. The other six immigrants are from El Salvador.

The suit argues that the decision to end TPS

by Trump as well as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Elaine Costanzo Duke, was based on racism and discrimination that violates the constitutional rights of these immigrants and all immigrants from Haiti and El Salvador.

Oren Nimni, one of the attorneys at the Lawyers' Committee, said there are many examples of racism and discrimination infecting Trump administration decisions including

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“Muslim bans” and plans to end DACA, the Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals policy that has allowed “Dreamers” to remain in the U.S. “Everyone is keenly aware of the racist bigotry that has characterized the Trump administration's immigration policies,” Nimni said during a press call. “We've all heard the reports of President Trump referring to Haiti and other TPS nations as 'shithole' countries.

We've also heard the reports of President Trump expressing preferences for immigrants from Norway, a predominately white country. We've also heard the countless derogatory and demeaning statements that President Trump had made about Latino immigrants, calling them rapists and criminals.”

Trump denies the 'shithole' comment but

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, confirmed the remarks In prior years, Haiti's TPS designation had been renewed based on the slow pace of the country's recovery from its cataclysmic 2010 earthquake, which earned it the designation from the Obama administration.

El Salvador's designation, which impacts more than 200,000 Salvadorans, came in 2001 after a series of earthquakes devastated the Central American country.

TPS is set to end for Haiti in July 2019 and for El Salvador in Sept. 2019. The Department of Homeland Security has also ended TPS for Nicaraguans in January 2019 and put a decision on hold for Hondurans.

Centro Presente is a community organization that advocates for TPS beneficiaries

in Massachusetts. Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice previously challenged the constitutionality of Trump's executive order targeting sanctuary cities.

This is the second TPS-related lawsuit filed in recent weeks. Last month, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in a suit asked a federal judge in the U.S. District Court of Maryland to reverse the decision to end the humanitarian protections for nearly 60,000 Haitian immigrants. That suit argues that Acting Homeland Secretary Elaine Duke's November decision to end TPS for Haiti as of July 2019 is “irrational and discriminatory” and influenced

by President Trump's “public hostility toward immigrants of color.”

(NewsAmericasNow.com)

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Colonoscopy Despite the urgings by health officials for people in the community to have preventative medical tests conducted to prevent the onset of serious diseases like cancer, a large percentage are not heeding this call.

While some people cannot afford these tests because of the related costs, other are plain scared. One of tests people tend to be more scared of is the colonoscopy, mostly because of the process required to prepare for the test, and amazingly, what the test may reveal.

Retired South Florida gastroenterologist and now medical school lecturer, Dr. Rafeel Jacobison, advises that a colonoscopy is imperative for everyone over the age of 50.

He cited that the colonoscopy is a procedure that enables a gastroenterologist to evaluate the human colon or large intestine, using a four-foot long, flexible tube called a colonoscope. The thin tube has a camera and a light at its tip, which is inserted into the patient's anus and slowly advanced with the aid of a video monitor, through the colon.

The purpose of the colonoscopy is to check if the colon is healthy and devoid of the presence of polyps or growths on the wall of the walls, which could be cancerous.

People having a family history of colon problems, including colon cancer, ulcerative colitis and colonic polyps, tend to be at higher risk for colon polyps and/or colon cancer, and should have periodic colonoscopies.

It's recommended that healthy people, at normal risk for colon cancer, undergo colonoscopy at age 50 and every 10 years

thereafter for the purpose of checking for and removing colonic polyps before they become cancerous.

Dr. Jacobison said that while most colonoscopies are conducted as a screening program for colon cancer, it is also useful to investigate symptoms like blood in the stool, abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, or radical changes in bowel habit.

Referring to what some people refer to as the “hated” or “dreadful” preparation for a colonoscopy, Dr. Jacobison explained that it is imperative that the colon be completely clean and free of fetal matter, prior to the test. In most cases, patients are required to drink a special cleansing solution and large quantities of water 24-hours night before the procedure.

“Most people dislike this because it requires frequent trips to the toilet,” said Dr. Jacobison.

“But it's the only way to ensure the colon is totally cleaned. The patient must pass very clear fluid before the procedure. In addition to consuming a special purgative-like solution, patients should avoid consuming red, blue and purple color food the day before the procedure, as well as foods with seeds.”

During the test, the patient will be given intravenous fluids. The patient is also attached by tubes to a monitor that monitors the heart rhythm, blood pressure and oxygen in the blood.

Normally, the patient is also sedated, so that they are totally relaxed or asleep during the procedure, while lying on his/her left side or back.

The procedure can take from 15 to 60 minutes, depending on whether or not abnormalities are detected. If polyps are detected, they most likely will be removed through the colonoscope. Removal of these polyps isn't painful and is extremely important, as a means to preventing colorectal cancer.

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If a biopsy of the polyp is done, it is submitted to a pathologist for related examination, to determine if it is benign or has cancer cells.

After the colonoscopy is completed, the patient is removed to a recovery room until the sedatives that were given, wears off. It is advised that because of this sedation, patients be accompanied to the test site by someone who will drive them home. It is dangerous for a sedated patient to drive a vehicle after the procedure, if they even believe they feel okay.

If no polyps were found, or polyps removed without necessitating a biopsy, the patient may be given the results of the test prior to leaving the testing site. However, if a biopsy was done, it could take a few days before they are given the full result.

The doctor explained that some patients could experience some stomach cramping or bloating after the procedure.

“This is because air has entered the colon during the procedure, but this discomfort quickly passes by the patient passing gas,” said Dr. Jacobsison. “If polyps were not removed, the patient can eat normally on returning home. If polyps were removed, they may be placed on a bland diet for a day or two.”

He reiterated that colonoscopies “are routine, but vitally necessary procedures, which should not be feared. It's always better to be aware of the health of the colon, than not to know and become a victim of a serious colon ailment like cancer, when it's too late.”

Just For Laughs: If you are getting a colonoscopy, you might be the ‘butt’ of jokes for a while and get tagged with a few of these memes on your social media pages.

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Sean Paul Releases New Dancehall Track

Chronixx Releases New Video For ‘I Can’ Grammy-nominated conscious reggae singer, Chronixx, is showcasing the beauty of Jamaica in his new video for "I Can." The video for the latest single off the Grammynominated album, Chronology, was recently released and features dream-like aerial views of both the island's beauty and strife in four. The video was directed by Ted Samere and also features special cameos by Jesse Royal, Kezmandi and Eesah.

The song was produced by Parisian duo The Picard Brothers, known for their musical contributions to Major Lazer, Ellie Goulding and Kehlani.

The video comes on the heels of Chronixx's Australia tour last month. He returns to the U.S. this spring, to play at Kaya Fest in San Bernardino, CA on April 28th and Coney Island Amphitheater in NYC on May 27th. Tickets go on sale for the latter date this Friday, March 2nd.

Jamaican Roots Safaree Samuels Says He Did Not Leak Nude Pics Nicki Minaj's ex, Jamaican roots rapper Safaree Samuels, insists he did not leak his own nudes.

Samuels' comments come after social media heated up earlier this week after pictures of his private part began making its way across the web. Appearing on Power 105.1's morning show, The Breakfast Club, Samuels said: “This is the first time I even left my crib since it happened. It's not something I want out there, you know what I'm saying? My nieces, they follow me, they watch everything I do, and my mom and my sisters …I would NEVER, ever [leak my own picture]. Why, randomly, now, would I say…I'm going to do that?”

Samuels was born in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn, New York. He started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, which was formed in early 2000s and also included Minaj, Lou$tar and Seven Up. In 2004, the group recorded the entrance song for WWE Diva Victoria, "Don't Mess With," which was featured on the compilation album ThemeAddict: WWE The Music, Vol.6.

After the group split, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man. In 2010, Samuels co-wrote the single "Did It On'em" for Minaj's debut studio album, Pink Friday. In 2012, he appeared in Minaj's music video "Stupid Hoe." In 2012, Minaj released her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, where Samuels has six writing credits and was featured on the track "Press Conference". In late 2014, Samuels ended his long relationship with Minaj.

Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship. (NewsAmericasNow.com)

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“Love me like that, poco a poco, muy, muy lento,” she sings, while asking for love in a slow and tender way. “Good Lord, girl, you goin' so hard,” he adds.

“Girl, yuh legs look the best when I'm spreading the two apart.”

Paul has been known to feature Latin acts in his recordings. He was featured alongside Farruko on Passion Whine and Enrique Iglesias has featured him on the bilingual remix of Bailando.

Dwight Yorke Repays Chutney Soca Monarch After Lawsuit Former T&T and Manchester United mid-fielder, Dwight Yorke, has repaid reigning Chutney Soca Monarch Neval Chatelal TT $270,000 after being sued.

Chatelal had filed a debt recovery lawsuit against the ex-football star claiming Yorke owed him the money after he loaned him over TT250,000 to help him pay off debts from his Island Vibe all-inclusive fete last year.

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Man Blames Rihanna’s Song For Attempted Murder A British man is blaming Rihanna's song, 'Love On The Brain,' for trying to kill his new bride with a machete.

David Wing, 56, a teacher in South Wales, is accused of bludgeoning his newlywed wife, Yvonne Wing, with a machete after she taunted him about an alleged affair with a neighbor by repeatedly playing the Rihanna song in their home in Porth, South Wales.

Wing hit his wife with the blade and threw paint over her after she said she was leaving him for her younger lover, Don Watkins, 37, the Daily Mail reported.

Wing said he was 'devastated' and 'heartbroken' after learning of his wife's affair.

David Wing with wife, Yvonne

He said he was particularly upset that his wife asked him to complete extensive redecoration of their home - when all along she planned to throw him out and move her lover in.

“I heard the Rihanna song 'Love on the Brain,'” Wing reportedly told a Cardiff Crown Court. “She rewound it again and again. I could hear her laughing. She did it about half a dozen times. I couldn't understand why she had to be so hurtful. I hadn't done anything to her. I was hurt and upset. I started to cry.”

He claimed he only struck his wife with the machete after she taunted him and attacked him. Wing said his wife chased him up their stairs and pulled him down by his ankles before straddling him and punching him in the head.

He said “she had her left hand around my throat” and said 'you're such a f***ing p****,' and punched me to the side of my head.”

Wing bludgeoned his wife around the head with the blade leaving her with a gashed forehead and fractured skull, the court was told.

Prosecutor James Wilson said the couple had been married for a year before moving from London to Porth to work in a school. He said Mr. Wing learnt that his wife had sex with a local man called Don but only got upset after he realized the two were in an emotional relationship and it was not simply sex.

“He had a problem with this and began checking her Facebook and realized a relationship was beginning between them. He couldn't accept this and the matter came to a head with him attacking her with a machete,” Wilson told the court.

Earlier in the trial, the court heard from defense attorney Stephen Thomas, how Mrs. Wing provoked her husband by rewinding the Rihanna song to the song's explicit verse.

“You kept on replaying the part of the song 'but it f**** me so good' And I can't get enough' and you started to laugh. You specifically chose that song,” Thomas asked Mrs. Wing.

She admitted playing the song on repeat but denied she rewound it to repeat the particular verse.

Wing has admitted to one count of causing grievously body harm with intent but denies attempted murder. The trial continues.

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Jamaican American Actress To Star In TNT Series Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is ready to sink her claws into her next project. According to Deadline, the actress has been tapped to star alongside Niecy Nash in season two of TNT's Claws.

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The series follows Nash's character Desna, a Florida nail shop owner, and her group of “treacherous” manicurists. Ralph will play Matilde Ruval, the mother of Desna's love interest Gregory. Matilde, who is of Haitian decent, is described as a “benevolent and caring mother to her son, with more going on than meets the eye.”

This would be the latest project for the Moesha alum. Ralph has recurring roles on MacGyver and BET's The Quad. She also just appeared in Netflix's comedy film Step Sisters.

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“I Never Turned My Back On The West Indies” Says Russell Windies all-rounder, Andre Russell, has flatly dismissed suggestions he refused to represent the regional team in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.

Russell found himself at the center of controversy after being named as one of four players who did not make themselves available for selection ahead of the crucial qualifiers.

The others included Sunil Narine, Darren Bravo and Kieron Pollard.

According to a Cricket West Indies statement, the players listed a commitment to taking part in the Pakistan Super League, (PSL), as the primary reason for their absence. Russell, however, disputes the version of events, insisting that after a one-year absence from the sport he did not feel he would be up to the required standard.

Russell served a year out of the sport after being judged guilty of committing a doping whereabouts violation.

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South Florida Cricket Round-up St. Christopher Brown Of Tropics United Scores A Century; Palm Beach Titans Brush Aside Southshore And Jammers Win Over Port St. Lucie Tropics United took on Ambassadors this past weekend at the Lauderhill Sports Park and emerged the victor after deciding to bat following a toss call.

They knocked out a competitive 237 for 7 in their allotted 40 overs with star batsman St. Christopher Brown scored an even century that included 8 sixes and 6 fours.

The best bowlers for Ambassadors were Errol Stewart who bagged 4 for 45 and Mark Laing, 2 for 25.

Set 238 for victory, Ambassadors could only manage 222 all-out in 31.2 overs.

Skipper Cornel White top scored with a knock of 60, that included 2 sixes and 4 fours and Leon Tulloch made a quick fire 56 from 16 balls with eight massive sixes and two fours.

Bowling Tropics to victory were Marcel Graham, who bagged 4 for 35; Bert Davis, 2

for13; and Oliver Taffe, 2 for 18.

In the Southshore vs. Palm Beach Titans match at John Stretch Park in Clewiston, Titans emerged the winners.

After winning the toss and taking first strike, the Palm Beach Titans amassed a massive 160 for 9 in their allotted 40 overs.

Praveen Viswanathan scored 45 while Skipper Paul Ramkissoon chipped in with 33 not-out.

Bowling for Southshore, Sylvester Hickie was the best bowler, taking 5 for 27.

Southshore in reply was bowled out for 93 runs with Byron Bowes adding 26 not-out.

Tanmay Kadam picked up 4 wickets for 26 runs from 6 overs to help the Palm Beach Titans to a win of 67 runs.

Meanwhile, at Girl Scout Friendship Park, Lauderhill Jammers took home the win.

After winning the toss, the Jammers elected to bat against Port St. Lucie, scoring a whopping 279 for 4 off their allotted 40 over.

Timmy Surujbally amassed a massive113that included 8 fours and 5sixes while Dean Morgan added 65 that included 10 fours and Omari Williams, 37, which included 4 fours and 2 sixes. Elvis Watson contributed a knock of 33, which included three fours.

Bowling for Port St. Lucie, Don Sampson, Aron Baidau, Neil Greene and Richard Louis each took one wicket for 47, 53, 59 and 62, respectively.

In reply, St. Lucie was bowled out for 187. Richard Louie added 64, which included 8 fours; Neil Greene contributed a knock of 41 which included 6 fours and 1 six while Ricardo Mills added 25, which included 2 fours and 1 six.

Windies Legend Slams Cricket West Indies West Indies batting legend, Sir Viv Richards, has accused the current Cricket West Indies' administration of continuing to sideline the sport's former players.

Richards a former West Indies captain and one of the world's most recognized batsmen, admitted that he has long coveted a position working to help develop the sport regionally as a part of the Richards regional board, much like Australian great Greg Chappell is doing for Australia, but said most of the former players have been ostracized.

“Constructive criticism is not much accepted in the Caribbean,” Richards told Reuters.

“I think cricket is at its lowest tier at the moment in the Caribbean," Richards, who is in India with the Antiguan delegation for the Commonwealth Games, told Reuters.

"Lots of work needs to be done to get it to the right prominence and to where folks would believe where we should be. I am not at all involved in West Indian cricket."

The West Indies once the world's most dominant force have struggled to impress in recent years, with the exception of the T20 format where they are one of the world's top teams.

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