Gabrielle Amato By Bianca Silva Gabrielle Amato’s blossoming rowing talent is difficult to ignore. As the Miami native is wrapping…
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Haitian songstress Emeline Michel
Only a few performers earn acclaim for developing a unique sound. Emeline Michel can count herself among those few. Known…
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Six Questions for Roxane Gay on the International Day of Families
The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge…
Business, New York, Only In The Haitian Times, Profiles, Tech
Tech-savvy politician looks to bring Haitian businesses into the 21st century
By Naeisha Rose In 2016 State Assemblyman Clyde Vanel won a five-way race to represent the 33rd Assembly district of…
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Meet the Man Curbing Trump’s Power Without Anyone Noticing
He’s a pioneering attorney and Haitian immigrant who’s leading the emoluments lawsuit. He engineered some of Dems’ biggest wins in…
Elections, New York, Profiles
Williams Touts Activist Credentials in Race for Public Advocate
In his interview with Haitian Times, Williams ran down a long list of priorities and issues he thought could be addressed by the public advocate including affordable housing, government accountability and transparency, criminal justice reform, fixes for the MTA and more.
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After Unlikely Victory, Haitian American Frontus Starts Work in Coney Island Seat
Among the latest crop of assembly members is Haitian American Mathylde Frontus, who was sworn in by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Nov. 15 — before 18 other new assembly-elects — because she was elected to fill a seat that was vacated by disgraced ex-assemblywoman Pamela Harris. Harris resigned from her seat last April after being indicted and eventually pleading guilty to a 11 charges including wire fraud.
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The Undertold Story of Mary Ellen Pleasant’s Haitian Heritage
Outside of the white community, Pleasant was an abolitionist who made her biracial identity known to the black community. Known as the “Black City Hall,” she served as a link to the Underground Railroad by helping slaves escape as far north as Canada, as well as, providing employment to freed slaves in both her businesses and in high society homes in California.
Profiles, Sports
3 Things to Know About Naomi Osaka
Haitian-Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has gained widespread attention and admiration in the Haitian community. On Saturday, 20-year-old Osaka defeated her…
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When a Young Haitian Student in the United States Creates Opportunities in His Country!
We find very few young people investing in Haiti. Given the level of risk that exists on all platforms combined with the lack of financial means, young entrepreneurs are reluctant in this area. However, for Jude Celiscar, native of Montrouis, it is quite another thing. With the help of goodoo courier, a shipping company he co-founded alongside his peer, Jean Carlson Dor, Celiscar wants to use entrepreneurship to help the community from which he came; to help Haiti out of poverty and hunger by creating jobs.