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Haitians are fleeing the Dominican Republic due to coronavirus. Many arrive home unscreened

Apr. 10, 2020 - Workers from Haiti’s health ministry take the temperatures of returning migrants on the Ouanaminthe-Dajabón border in northeast Haiti. Thousands of...

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Poor working conditions in factories conducive to the spread of Covid-19 alert unions in Haiti

Apr. 09, 2020 - Several trade union organizations in Haiti denounce the bad conditions in which the existing government forced workers to take over...

Special Reports

HOW TO GET FOOD IN NEW YORK RIGHT NOW — AND HOW TO HELP FEED

Apr. 06, 2020 - The nonprofit City Harvest set up a food bank at the Tompkins H...

In a Hungry City on Pause, Grocery Workers Take Stock and Press on

Apr. 01, 2020 - This story was originally published on March 29, 2020 by THE CI...

Winning national palace design projects grand vision of rebirth for Haiti

Feb. 02, 2020 - Photo Credit: Raco Déco By Sam Bojarski The architectural firm ...

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NY-Metro area

New York

SUBWAY ‘GHOST TOWN’ RATTLES RIDERS WORKING TO SERVE NYC

Apr. 10, 2020 - An MTA workers disinfects the Nostrand Avenue station. Photo: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY This story was originally published on April 10, 2020...

Florida

Montreal

Haitian Diaspora calls for dialogue

Feb. 05, 2020 - According to Juno7, the inability of political stakeholders to find common ground has become concerning to Haitians both in Haiti...

Coronavirus

NYC BLACKS AND HISPANICS DYING OF COVID-19 AT TWICE THE RATE OF WHITES, ASIANS

Apr. 09, 2020 - People protect themselves as they walk and shop along East 161 Street in the South Bronx, April 6, 2020. Photo: Ben...

Haiti

Haitians are fleeing the Dominican Republic due to coronavirus. Many arrive home unscreened

Apr. 10, 2020 - Workers from Haiti’s health ministry take the temperatures of returning migrants on the Ouanaminthe-Dajabón border in northeast Haiti. Thousands of...

Reflection Through Creation: Philippe Dodard and his ‘Earthquake’ Collection

Jan. 19, 2020 - Philippe Dodard, a celebrated and admired figure in the Haitian art world and abroad, used the significant and tragic event to create art and encapsulate the emotions and memories born out of the earthquake.

Haitians In America

Haitians In America

American Routes Shortcuts: Leyla McCalla

Mar. 20, 2020 - Cellist and folk singer Leyla McCalla was raised in New Jersey by Haitian immigrant parents. She picked up the cello...

Immigration & Migration

ICE raids, deportations impact Haitian community during pandemic

Apr. 08, 2020 - By Sam Bojarski Earlier this week, Fredly Charles and Junior Augustine were detained in Louisiana, awaiting deportation. For the two...

Profiles

Haitian Artist Addresses Tragedy of 2010 Earthquake Through Poignant Artwork

Jan. 11, 2020 - An accomplished artist who has been creating for decades, Marcelin chose to convey the raw emotions she felt when she went back to Haiti through poetry and artwork.

Caribbean

Coronavirus hits rich and poor unequally in Latin America

Apr. 06, 2020 - PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — From Mexico City to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Santiago, Chile, the coronavirus is taking root in the...

Technology

Social Media and Its Role Connecting Earthquake Survivors with the Diaspora

Jan. 09, 2020 - This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. By Sam Bojarski The 2010 earthquake severed many traditional lines of communication...

Health & Science

Haiti now has community transmission of the coronavirus. It’s getting rapid testing.

Apr. 06, 2020 - A couple of youths wearing masks to protect against the spread of the new coronavirus walk in the streets of...

Beauty & Style

Beauty & Style

Simple and effective exercises to tone your body

Apr. 09, 2020 - Ever since we were little kids, we have been told that exercising daily is the most quintessential requirement for good...

Opinion

Communities need their newspapers, and newspapers need their community

Apr. 10, 2020 - New Rochelle transit hub sits virtually empty as ridership has dropped precipitously / photo credit Garry Pierre-Pierre By Judy Patrick...

Haiti Protests

Haitian Police Officer and Soldier Dead in Clashes

Feb. 25, 2020 - A soldier and a police officer were killed and a dozen injured ...

UN expresses its concern in latest Haiti Crisis

Feb. 25, 2020 - The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti expressed concern...

Entertainment

Gala Dynastie nominates Garihanna Jean-Louis

Jan. 30, 2020 - Garihanna Jean-Louis, comedian and former actress at the Atelier Théâtre Eclosion in Haiti, is the first Haitian comedian nominated by...

Features

Are Vital Health Workers Now a Safety Threat?

Mar. 26, 2020 - As a hospice nurse in Seattle, Diane Speer said giving out hugs to patients and family members was a routine...

Immigrant Voices

MAN DETAINED BY ICE IN VIOLENT BROOKLYN RAID IS FREE PENDING DEPORTATION HEARING

Apr. 03, 2020 - Gaspar Avendaño-Hernández was released from ICE custody during the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Courtesy of Cruz Family This story was originally published...