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Christopher "Dudus" Coke Pleads Not Guilty

Alleged Jamaican drug kingpin Christoper "Dudus" Coke pleads not guilty in a New York courtroom.

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Christopher 'Dudus' Coke CAPTURED in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reputed gang leader Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who eluded a bloody police offensive in his slum stronghold last month, was arrested Tuesday by authorities outside Jamaica's capital, the island's top cop said.

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This Month on Pulse - June 2010

Sunday, June 20 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, June 24 @ 7:30 PM



Violence in Jamaica
Violence escalated in Jamaica recently between residents of Tivoli Gardens and police when troops tried to apprehend Christopher "Dudus" Coke, an alleged drug kingpin who is wanted by U.S. officials but revered by locals.  How is the ongoing extradition case influencing U.S. and Jamaica relations?  What role, if any, should the Jamaican diaspora abroad adopt? 

Guests:
Jane Cross, J.D., Nova Southeastern University
Marlon Hill, Esq., Jamaican Diaspora USA


 
Caribbean American Heritage Month
The month of June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month.  We discuss what the importance of Caribbean people in the United States and how long the proclamation has been celebrated.

Guests:
Carole Boyce Davies, Ph.D., Cornell University
Kervin Clenance, South Florida Caribbean News

Deadline nears for Haitians' deportation reprieve

MIAMI -- With their homeland ravaged by an earthquake, more than 50,000 Haitians have applied to legally stay and work in the U.S. and immigration advocates are urging others not to miss their chance.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/11/1674895/deadline-nears-for-haitians-deportation.html#ixzz0qYbNHzlM