The death of George Floyd hit home for Eudson Tyson Francois, as it did for so many black people throughout…
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George Floyd Protests in Flatbush
Haitians joined thousands of protesters who flooded the streets of Flatbush and other nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods to protest the killing…
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Development to offer affordable Haitian seniors housing, as rents rise
Rising rents in Flatbush and East Flatbush have made it difficult for many tenants, including Haitian seniors on a fixed…
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Haitian-led CBOs concerned about being sidelined in immigrant relief efforts
From Flatbush and Crown Heights in Brooklyn, to Cambria Heights and Jamaica in Queens, Haitian-led community-based organizations (CBOs) serve neighborhoods…
Coronavirus, Economy, Haiti, Special Reports
Decline in remittances from pandemic could be hard-felt in Haiti
Members of the Haitian diaspora are among the millions of people throughout the world facing job loss, late payments and other financial burdens, as the economy contracts in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus, Haiti, Health & Science
Health workers in Haiti play critical role stemming false information
In Haiti, thousands of health care workers are making an effort to educate community members about coronavirus and dispel common misconceptions. While a lack of education on the virus has contributed to many of these misconceptions, technology has facilitated the spread of false information, as it has throughout the world.
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Social distancing: A luxury Haiti’s poor cannot afford
While social distancing might be possible for Haiti’s elite, living in comfort behind stone walls, the country’s poor majority faces a different reality.
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ICE raids, deportations impact Haitian community during pandemic
By Sam Bojarski Earlier this week, Fredly Charles and Junior Augustine were detained in Louisiana, awaiting deportation. For the two…
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Haitian Business Coalition to Assist Restaurateurs, Small Businesses During Crisis
Recognizing the need to help others facing similar situations, Jean-Simon and other restaurant owners have organized and expanded the Haitian Business Coalition.
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Haitian community leaders form task force to address coronavirus crisis
By Sam Bojarski Coronavirus has hit close to home for Dr. Sophia Lubin, an OB-GYN physician at Maimonides Medical Center…