PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — This month is Haitian Heritage Month.

South Florida’s Haitian community is a very proud one.

There are several gatherings and events planned throughout the month to recognize Haitian heritage.

Someone who knows quite a bit about that is Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien.

Julian was the first Haitian-American councilwoman to be elected in Miami Gardens.

She joined Local 10 News to discuss Haitian Heritage Month, the events around town and what it means to her. Her full conversation with Local 10’s Calvin Hughes can be seen at the top of this page.

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