Berny + Geston Both Love Their Country
For these dear friends, that’s where the agreement ends.
Berny + Geston Both Love Their Country
Friends since middle school, Berny and Geston are both children of Haitian political refugees who fled political instability that put their families at risk – with Geston’s parents arriving a little earlier than Berny’s. Despite their friendship and shared family immigration story, they have reached very different conclusions about politics and social issues in the United States today.
What Berny and Geston have found in the space and differences between them, we believe, has a lot to teach the country they both dearly love. In the lead-up to a contentious presidential election, it seemed like the perfect time to get to know these “frenemies” — and consider what we might be getting wrong about each other.
Berny is an former assistant state attorney named among “30 under 30 rising stars in Florida politics” is now a Florida State Representative. Geston shares his message as a pastor and through song as part of the group Committed.
Learn more about Berny + Geston
Geston is a Florida Native, Leader, Ideator, Pastor, Aspiring Public Servant, Democrat, Traveler, Foodie, Salmon Snob, Jokester.
Berny on Geston. Geston is what you call a silent killer – a man of few words, but also great depth and substance. As a musician, minister and mentor, Geston has always been a man of many interests and talents. So his various successes, from the music industry to faith-based leadership, come as no surprise to me. He is an all around nice guy with a good sense of humor.
Berny is Haiti Native, Practicing Lawyer, Running for Public Office, Staunch Republican, Florida Lover, Community Leader, Aspiring Ralph Lauren Polo Model, Decent Golfer, Thinker, Talker.
Geston on Berny. Berny is one of the smartest people I have ever met. He’s always been a great debater, and conversationalist. In fact, I just knew he was going into politics after a heated discussion during our middle school years. Also when he told me he would be the governor of Florida one day, I believed him and still do. He is a dedicated community leader and i’m very proud of all of his accomplishments.
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