Attorney Cheryl Little will be honored at a Black History Month reception on Tuesday February 23, 2010 for her unwavering advocacy on behalf of Haitian refugees and other immigrants from the African Diaspora.

The event will be held at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens at 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, Florida 33156 from 6:30 PM -8:30 PM. The celebration will feature the music of jazz steel pianist Leon Foster Thomas.

For nearly two decades, 2010 honoree Cheryl Little, has tirelessly advocated for immigrant rights, establishing her as one of this country's leading experts in the field of immigration. Cheryl’s extensive involvement in immigration dates from 1985. After graduating from law school with honors, she began working at the Haitian Refugee Center. Since 1996, she has served as the Executive Director of Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, Inc. (FIAC), an agency she co-founded. After years of unwavering advocacy, Ms. Little led efforts to secure Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") for Haitian nationals after a series of natural disasters culminating with the tragic earthquake.

In light of the tragic catastrophe in Haiti, the reception will also raise funds in support of local organizations serving the needs of the impacted Haitian-American community.