KENSCOFF, Haiti (AP) — For a limestone mantel from the Waldorf Astoria, the church that owns the Olde Good Things…
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.
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…
HOW TO GET FOOD IN NEW YORK RIGHT NOW — AND HOW TO HELP FEED
The nonprofit City Harvest set up a food bank at the Tompkins Houses in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, March 18, 2020.Photo: Ben…
In a Hungry City on Pause, Grocery Workers Take Stock and Press on
This story was originally published on March 29, 2020 by THE CITY Juan Martinez, 38, finds himself an unlikely soldier on…
Coronavirus exposes precarious living conditions in Haiti
By Sam BojarskiGovernments around the world have recommended social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus. That’s a tougher sell…
Winning national palace design projects grand vision of rebirth for Haiti
Photo Credit: Raco Déco By Sam Bojarski The architectural firm Raco Deco’s winning design for a new national palace includes…
VIDEO: Haiti Unrest and the Country’s Dashed Dreams
In the middle of another political and economic crisis, Haitians have found themselves reflecting on why billions of dollars poured into the country after the earthquake has not materialized into a better future for Haiti.
Changing Minds: Mental Health in the 10 Years Since the Haiti Earthquake
There are few success stories reported on when it comes to Haiti. Stories about fraud, mismanagement and suffering are commonplace, and most have become accustomed to the Shakespearean nature of Haiti’s history and current condition.
Social Media and Its Role Connecting Earthquake Survivors with the Diaspora
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. By Sam Bojarski The 2010 earthquake severed many traditional lines of communication…