The Miami Herald

June 1, 2001

Christophe Noel, above left, speaks about helping artist Xavier Cortada, above center, work on the mural “We’re in the Same Boat” at its unveiling Thursday at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club.  Noel was one of many senior citizens to help the Cuban-American artist with the 16-foot mural, left, which depicts Haitians and Cubans huddled together on a shore with a boat nearby.