The Haitian Times
WEB2 days ago · A city of camps: Haiti’s 185,000 displaced struggle for survival while facing gang violence. In Port-au-Prince, overcrowded shelters, disease, and sexual violence threaten thousands fleeing their home. The impact of insecurity extends to every aspect of life, from the inability to transport essential goods stuck in Port-au-Prince to the ...
Haiti News - The Haitian Times
WEB2 days ago · Exclusive: Haiti PM urges U.S. Congress to pass trade law, calls for greater global focus to tackle underestimated crisis. In an exclusive interview during his visit to Brooklyn Tuesday, Conille laid out top priorities. In an exclusive interview during his visit to Brooklyn Tuesday, Conille expressed concerns on the severity of the crisis and ...
The Haitian Times
WEB6 days ago · Jun. 22, 2024. The latest news on Haiti and the Haitian diaspora globally. The most authoritative voice of the Haitian diaspora since 1999.
PHOTOS | Haitian Flag Day celebration kicks off with parade
WEBMay 16, 2022 · BROOKLYN — Life of Hope, a local organization supporting immigrants held Haitian flag celebrations May 14 with a parade through Flatbush under the motto: “Ayiti Nou La Toujou,” Creole for “Haiti, We’re Still Here.”The annual celebration marks the start of celebrations coming into full swing as May 18 – Flag Day approaches in …
Haitian immigration to America as of 2023, by the numbers
WEBDec 19, 2023 · 60 - Haitians deported from the U.S. less than 24 hours after the U.S. urged its citizens to leave Haiti “as soon as possible” in August 2023. 150 - Minimum days an asylum applicant must be in the U.S. before applying for a work permit. 5,100 - Haitians intercepted at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard in the first 11 months of FY 2023.
What Defines Us: Unraveling the Complexities of Haitian Identity
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Our identity as Haitians is a complex and multifaceted concept, continuously evolving. It serves as a source of strength, resilience, and pride, reminding us of the sacrifices of our ancestors and urging us to continue the fight for a better future. Regardless of our knowledge of our history, our Haitian identity remains steadfast.
5 Haitians That Contributed To American History
WEBFeb 17, 2015 · Henri Christophe was an influential Haitian leader who played a significant role in the American Revolution, serving in the French unit in Savannah, Georgia in 1780.A former slave and key leader in the Haitian Revolution, Christophe was among the five hundred forty-five Haitian free slaves known as the Fontages Legion, fighting for the freedom of men and women in America who desired to be ...
Did You Know? The Natives of Haiti - The Haitian Times
WEBJan 13, 2019 · The Natives of Haiti. Long before Africans were brought to Haiti’s shores, indigenous groups inhabited the land that would become Hispaniola and later Haiti or as they called it, Ayiti — the land of the mountains. At one point, Haiti was inhabited by three distinct indigenous populations — the Guanahatabey, the Arawaks or Tainos, and the ...
Ricot Dupuy: A trusted voice on-air, online and in the streets
WEBMay 20, 2021 · His activism also led to the founding of Radio Soleil, which has reached into Haitian homes, taxis, stores and other spaces — first on-air and later online — for nearly 30 years. “There was a need for round-the-clock news and the idea of a 24-hour radio station became consistent with developments in the growing Haitian community,” said ...
Haitian holiday traditions that stay in our hearts and minds
WEBDec 24, 2021 · Haitian Excellence. “The candles inside that little house, fashioned from paper, illuminated the colored tissue paper, casting jewel-like colors on the dirt road. “Our family joined neighbors to climb the steps of the church, enter through the huge front doors and bow our heads…”. As recounted by many who grew up in Haiti, magical ...