Article: Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA Mourns the Passing of Poet & Politician Aime Cesaire.

Favorite Son & Namesake of the Island's Int'l Airport Raised Global Awareness of Martinique Through His Works

NEW YORK -- The Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA is mourning the loss of the Isle of Flowers' favorite son, Aime Cesaire, who passed away earlier today in the island's capital city of Fort-de-France at the age of 94. Poet, playwright and politician, Cesaire is widely hailed as a principal crusader for civil rights within the French West Indies, both through his writings and in his 55 years serving as the Mayor of Fort-de-France.

Muriel Wiltord, director Americas for the Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA, commented on Cesaire's passing, ...

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