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Poet Richard Blanco speaks during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.   (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Full Text Of Richard Blanco’s “One Today” Poem

Inaugural Poet, Richard Blanco, read his poem “One Today” at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

CBS4–2013/01/21

Poet Richard Blanco speaks during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.   (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Former Miamian Makes History As Obama’s Inaugural Poet

Former Miami resident Richard Blanco has had his voice heard at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration as he became the first Hispanic inaugural poet. He is also the first openly gay one to read a verse at the occasion and at the age of 44, he is also the youngest.

CBS4–2013/01/21

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Former Miamian Is First Latino Selected As Inauguration’s Poet

In roughly two weeks, Richard Blanco will read a poem before millions worldwide at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. When he does, he will be making history three times over: as the youngest poet, who is openly gay, and a Cuban-American.

CBS4–2013/01/09

Mystery surrounds a raft that washed ashore near Black Point Marina Saturday afternoon.  (Courtesy: Luiz Mayrinck)

Mystery Around Cuba Raft Found Near Marina May Be Solved

The mystery of an empty Cuban raft found near Black Point Marina in Cutler Bay over the weekend may have been solved.

CBS4–2013/01/08

A homemade boat carrying 18 migrants landed on Riviera Beach early Wednesday.  (Source: WPTV)

18 Migrants Land On Riviera Beach

Using a homemade boat powered by a 1950’s Russian car engine, 18 migrants made their way to South Florida early Wednesday morning.

CBS Miami–2012/08/08

Eight Cuban migrants were found on a makeshift vessel off Key West.  (Source: U.S. Coast Guard hand out photo)

Eight Migrants Returned To Cuba

Eight Cuban migrants intercepted off Key West in a makeshift boat have been repatriated by the U.S. Coast Guard.

2012/06/29

(Source: CBS4)

Undocumented Cuban Migration On The Rise

U.S. Immigration officials are seeing the the number of undocumented Cubans rising.

CBS4–2011/10/09

A boat with four Cuban migrants aboard was interdicted south of Key West on April 28th.  (Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

Number Of Cubans Trying to Sneak In U.S. Jumped In April

The U.S. Coast Guard has noted an increase in the last couple of months in the number of Cuban migrants intercepted at sea as they made their way to the U.S.

CBS4–2011/05/12

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