24 total cases of Covid-19 in Haiti to date 24 total cases of coronavirus have been identified in Haiti according…
DMV, Profiles
DC Attorney General ‘Makes Every Haitian Proud’
By Claire Savage Karl Racine was born to be a changemaker. Public service is in his blood: his father…
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5 Ways to Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month in the DMV
By Claire Savage In honor of Flag Day on May 18, May is Haitian heritage month. Looking for ways to…
Immigration & Migration, Only In The Haitian Times, TPS
Progress on permanent residency House bill and federal lawsuits provide little comfort for some Haitian TPS holders
Last month, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard introduced a bill that would offer a path to permanent residency for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Deferred Enforced Departure and TPS immigrants. On the same day, a Maryland court denied the government’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit arguing that TPS removal was racially motivated, and moved to proceed with the case — a significant win for the Haitian community and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, who filed the original suit.
DMV, Latest News, Only In The Haitian Times, Politics
‘We keep marching,’ recalled ambassador says at his farewell party
Haitian community comes together to bid former Ambassador Paul Altidor adieu, as theories circulate on motivation behind the well-liked diplomat’s departure
DMV, Latest News, Only In The Haitian Times, Politics
Recalled Haitian ambassador was revered, made the embassy feel like ‘home,’ Haitian Americans say
Throughout his tenure, Altidor was known for opening the doors of the embassy to both the community and those not familiar with Haitian culture. He often sponsored a variety of events — from fashion shows to panel discussions– in the palatial space that’s ordained with colorful pieces of Haitian artwork.