Pierre Jean-Louis is Haitian born, but New Jersey raised artist. He uses his artwork to convey beauty, passion, strength and women empowerment. Through culture and personal struggles, Jean-Louis finds inspiration. He grew up in a conservative, religious household with a big influence in art from his father, the legendary Haitian painter Bonaventure Jean-Louis. After shedding…
“To Haitian fathers, if you’re not a doctor, lawyer or, engineer you might as well be selling crack cocaine,” said Karina Bonnefil, but this didn’t stop her from pursuing her dreams and becoming an actress. Inspired by the comedy show “Languichatte Debordus,” Bonnefil left her hometown of Port-au-Prince and went on to represent Haitian Culture in the Disney Movie “Exchange” and expand the Haitian presence in the entertainment industry.
Pascale Sablan This young Haitian-American woman is a powerhouse in her own right. Pascale Sablan’s passion for design, activism and Haiti has distinguished her from her peers, making her only the 315th living African-American female architect to receive licensure in the United States. TO READ FULL STORY Sign in to your account. Haitian Times’…
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Fabiola Jean is used to being in front of the cameras. From red carpet interviews to behind the scenes interviews with movers and shakers in the Haitian community, the broadcast journalist is usually front and center. However, her latest endeavor, Propelled Media Mentorship Program, is putting young women looking to follow in her footsteps front and center.
Joachim, who recently released his four-part web series “Unrequited” on Haitian Times, spoke with us about his journey to comedy, how his parents took the news and what the craft means to him.
We’re not sure if you’ve heard of him, but he’s someone who should be on your radar. A quick browse through Unik Ernest’s Instagram, will reveal this Haitian American’s star-studded life, where he rubs shoulders with the likes of Oprah, Rihanna, and Sean “P-Diddy” Combs.
Zarita Zevallos is New York-based architect and photographer. However, everything that makes her who she is comes from Haiti, her native country. Zevallos uses her craft to capture injustices and break the system. When did you discover your passion for photography? I always wanted to throw myself into photography because my father always carried his…
Myrdith McCormack Myrdith McCormack is a Haitian-born entrepreneur who has worn many hats throughout her career. She’s worked as a manicurist; she’s worked on commercials, TV and film projects, and even has her own nail polish line and branding firm. However, most recently, her role is as editorial director of World Bride Magazine. Find…
Before he was 30, Carl Achille had served America in two profound ways. A native New Yorker with Haitian roots, Achille, served in the United States Army following the attacks on New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. By 19 years old, he was already a war veteran. In 2008, he joined the New York City Police Department, serving in the communities of Brooklyn North and quickly rose to the Street Narcotics Unit in East Harlem. He was also selected to the elite Organized Crime Control Bureau in the Gang Division, earning the Gold Detective Shield.
Since then he’s developed a passion for community service and advocacy that he plans on taking to the next level as an elected official.
When did you discover your interests in advocacy?