Ilio's Odyssey
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How did we get to become Haitians? I sure hope it was not a strike of luck. History has told us that we are mostly of African descent by our genetic make up, and almost entirely European, French ...
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On Friday July 9th, I attended a presentation in Boston, Massachusetts by Guy Theodore, who is a potential candidate for the Haitian presidency in 2010. If first impression matters, in that regar...
3 months ago | 1 | 4 |
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The house of the poor has no master; indeed Haiti being one of the poorest nations on this planet is proving to be a land with no one in charge. There was an avalanche of events that took place i...
Sports and Society
As much as I am devoted to seeing social changes taking place in my beloved Haiti, I have to admit that I am a passionate sports fan. Soccer being in the blood of most Haitians, living in America...
As much as I am devoted to seeing social changes taking place in my beloved Haiti, I have to admit that I am a passionate sports fan. Soccer being in the blood of most Haitians, living in America...
4 months ago | 0 | 4 |
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Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
I took a quick glimpse at the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services website for a definition of Temporary Protected Status and the criteria for eligibility. It stated that TPS was part of t...
I took a quick glimpse at the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services website for a definition of Temporary Protected Status and the criteria for eligibility. It stated that TPS was part of t...
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A Declaration of War
One does not have to go too far into Haiti to realize that we are a country at war. The face of our enemy is at every corner of the country. We can see it in the face of the children all over the...
One does not have to go too far into Haiti to realize that we are a country at war. The face of our enemy is at every corner of the country. We can see it in the face of the children all over the...
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Another False Start for Haiti
Normally, I don’t comment on other writers. But after reading a piece in the Wall Street Journal, I felt compelled to so. I believe it is important that any writers, especially foreigners, should...
Normally, I don’t comment on other writers. But after reading a piece in the Wall Street Journal, I felt compelled to so. I believe it is important that any writers, especially foreigners, should...
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Open up the Borders
The world is our heaven. We all live in it and have a right to protect it. However, since the beginning of time, men have tried all sorts of techniques to maintain their dominance over each other...
The world is our heaven. We all live in it and have a right to protect it. However, since the beginning of time, men have tried all sorts of techniques to maintain their dominance over each other...
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6 months ago | 1 | 5 |
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I ‘m a big fan of globalization, but only when all parties respect the rules. Simple economic theory would suggest that everyone wins in a true global market. You import what you don’t produce, w...
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In many professions, the recognition by one’s peers is the highest honor that can be bestowed on an individual. For example, many athletes take great pride when they are recognized for their achi...
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Have you ever wondered how many Haitians hold prestigious positions at American universities? The university in America is really the one thing that differentiates America from the rest of the wo...
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Have you ever wondered how many Haitians hold prestigious positions at American universities? The university in America is really the one thing that differentiates America from the rest of the wo...
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The calling to organize the Haitian community in the United States has taken a different turn in the past few years. Many among us have noticed a leadership vacuum that exists within our communit...
7 months ago | 0 | 3 |
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When despair sets in, the only thing that we have left is our ability to hope. Usually, it is easier to give up during moment of hardship than it is to imagine a better tomorrow. The price we pay...
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If there ever was a good moment to help build a new Haiti, now is the perfect time. We are at a unique moment in history to bring Haiti in the realm of development. Throughout the country, one ca...
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On the roads of social justice and economic fairness, endless of opportunities are awaiting us. Our rendez-vous with prosperity and development can not take place without an honest emancipation f...
8 months ago | 0 | 5 |
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I am afraid of what I know, but have no fear of the unknown. Yes, I am afraid of dying in poverty, misery, or at the hands of a fellow compatriot. In life there are many things that make me afrai...
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The current conditions in Haiti leave very little to be desired. The mortality rate of this country is one of the worst in the world. Those who survived infancy faced a gloomy future. By the t...