24 total cases of Covid-19 in Haiti to date 24 total cases of coronavirus have been identified in Haiti according…
Immigration & Migration
How Immigrant Communities Are Confronting COVID Challenges
With COVID-19 upending lives, immigrants are once again forming new versions of themselves and their communities out of necessity. In many ways, immigrants say these approaches and mindset changes will likely endure long after the pandemic.
Adieu, Health & Science, Obituaries
Adieu: Jules Taylor, Jr., civic leader whose legacy continues with good works
Taylor, of Rosedale, died on May 3 after a battle with Covid-19 that mobilized he and his wife Emmylnn’s supporters with a fervor similar to that with which the couple has served their community over the years.
Opinion
As Black Immigrants, This Movement for Equality Is Ours, Too
MACOLLVIE J. NEEL This article was first published in Yes Magazine I was scrolling through photos on social media of…
Coronavirus
For Haitians, Coronavirus is The New “Maladi”
In a community teeming with verboten subjects, coronavirus may become one more item to add to the list for many Haitians. Alongside political views, practicing Vodou, financial standing, HIV/AIDS status, and immigration status, disclosing who has died from or been diagnosed with COVID-19 is another topic many Haitians are keeping close to the vest.
Coronavirus
Grief Compounded: Missing Rituals and High Numbers Deepen Haitian Community Pain
By Macollvie J. Neel Marly Pierrelys spoke with her father, Jean Yves Pierre-Lys, every day since she could remember. Sometimes,…
Latest News, New York
Haitian-American essential workers hit with a double-whammy
As they care, comfort, and clean the city, many Haitian-Americans also face worries unique to immigrant communities.