[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Haitian-American Essential Workers Hit With A Double-Whammy” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F04%2F23%2Fhaitian-american-essential-workers-hit-with-a-double-whammy%2F|||” undefined=””][vc_column_text]By Macollvie J. Neel[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”30219″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/04/23/haitian-american-essential-workers-hit-with-a-double-whammy/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30085″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/03/30/haitian-community-leaders-form-task-force-to-address-coronavirus-crisis/”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZkb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20lMkZmb3JtcyUyRmQlMkZlJTJGMUZBSXBRTFNkR3ZUZ1BneFRPRjNpRlVzenFNeUlXSFZ3Q3ItMHRBUFNRV0Z1SjlwNGFxYThmYWclMkZ2aWV3Zm9ybSUzRmVtYmVkZGVkJTNEdHJ1ZSUyMiUyMHdpZHRoJTNEJTIyNDAwJTIyJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyOTA3JTIyJTIwZnJhbWVib3JkZXIlM0QlMjIwJTIyJTIwbWFyZ2luaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyMG1hcmdpbndpZHRoJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUzRUxvYWRpbmclRTIlODAlQTYlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][vc_separator][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Health Workers In Haiti Play Critical Role Stemming False Information” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F04%2F22%2Fhealth-workers-in-haiti-play-critical-role-stemming-false-information%2F|||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”30166″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/04/22/health-workers-in-haiti-play-critical-role-stemming-false-information/”][vc_column_text]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. Continue reading[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”ICE Raids, Deportations Impact Haitian Community During Pandemic” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F04%2F08%2Fice-raids-deportations-impact-haitian-community-during-pandemic%2F|||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”29719″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/04/08/ice-raids-deportations-impact-haitian-community-during-pandemic/”][vc_column_text]In Haiti, the economic lives of millions depend on daily transactions, often via the vast informal economy. Despite educational efforts designed to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, many mistrust the messaging from the government, which faces limited resources to stem the pandemic. Medical workers fear the lack of social distancing could overwhelm the country’s unequipped health care system. Continue reading[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”On The Front Lines: A Haitian-American Doctor Works Around The Clock To Save Brooklyn Lives From Coronavirus” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F04%2F13%2Fon-the-front-lines-a-haitian-american-doctor-works-around-the-clock-to-save-brooklyn-lives-from-coronavirus%2F|title:On%20The%20Front%20Lines%3A%20A%20Haitian-American%20Doctor%20Works%20Around%20The%20Clock%20To%20Save%20Brooklyn%20Lives%20From%20Coronavirus||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”29875″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/04/13/on-the-front-lines-a-haitian-american-doctor-works-around-the-clock-to-save-brooklyn-lives-from-coronavirus/”][vc_column_text]Dr. Tamara Moise, a Haitian-American emergency room doctor who opened the first Black-owned Urgent Care Center in Brooklyn, has been working around the clock to help save lives from the deadly virus. Continue reading[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Haitian Business Coalition To Assist Restaurateurs, Small Businesses During Crisis” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F19%2Fhaitians-join-millions-across-new-york-in-preparing-for-rapid-spread-of-coronavirus%2F|title:Haitian%20community%20leaders%20form%20task%20force%20to%20address%20coronavirus%20crisis||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”29643″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/03/24/new-yorks-haitian-community-braces-for-more-disruption-as-coronavirus-infections-skyrocket/”][vc_column_text]“It’s an unprecedented incident that is happening, nobody has that magic wand to say ‘that’s what’s supposed to be happening,’ except that if we can go through it together, we can teach each other how to deal with it,” said Jensen Desrosiers, former owner of the now-closed Tonel Restaurant & Lounge, who helped lead the effort to form the coalition. 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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Social Distancing: A Luxury Haiti’s Poor Cannot Afford” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F04%2F15%2Fsocial-distancing-a-luxury-haitis-poor-cannot-afford%2F|||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”29685″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/03/24/new-yorks-haitian-community-braces-for-more-disruption-as-coronavirus-infections-skyrocket/”][vc_column_text]In Haiti, the economic lives of millions depend on daily transactions, often via the vast informal economy. Despite educational efforts designed to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, many mistrust the messaging from the government, which faces limited resources to stem the pandemic. Medical workers fear the lack of social distancing could overwhelm the country’s unequipped health care system. Continue reading[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Haitian community leaders form task force to address coronavirus crisis” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F30%2Fhaitian-community-leaders-form-task-force-to-address-coronavirus-crisis%2F|title:Haitian%20community%20leaders%20form%20task%20force%20to%20address%20coronavirus%20crisis||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”30084″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/03/30/haitian-community-leaders-form-task-force-to-address-coronavirus-crisis/”][vc_column_text]Seeing the need to educate and serve those most impacted, members of the Haitian-American Alliance of New York (HAA) have assembled a coalition of medical professionals, nonprofits, businesses, churches and volunteers. The newly formed Haitian-American COVID-19 Task Force includes active and retired physicians in multiple fields of medicine who will serve as a resource to Haitian-Americans, as well as the community at large. Continue reading[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Haitians Join Millions Across New York In Preparing For Rapid Spread Of Coronavirus” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F19%2Fhaitians-join-millions-across-new-york-in-preparing-for-rapid-spread-of-coronavirus%2F|title:Haitian%20community%20leaders%20form%20task%20force%20to%20address%20coronavirus%20crisis||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”29654″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/03/24/new-yorks-haitian-community-braces-for-more-disruption-as-coronavirus-infections-skyrocket/”][vc_column_text]“Everyone needs to take reasonable precautions and prevent panic but people need to be well informed. For a large portion of the Haitian community where English is a second language, health guidelines need to be relayed both in English and in Creyole. The information can be given in Haitian Creole and French if they want it,” Pierre said. Continue reading[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading_color=”#dd3333″ sub_heading_color=”#dd3333″ alignment=”left” main_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:300italic” main_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:300;” sub_heading_font_family=”font_family:Roboto Condensed|font_call:Roboto+Condensed|variant:700italic” sub_heading_style=”font-style:italic;font-weight:700;”]Only in The Haitian Times[/ultimate_heading][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_custom_heading text=”New York’s Haitian Community Braces For More Disruption As Coronavirus Infections Skyrocket” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhaitiantimes.com%2F2020%2F03%2F24%2Fnew-yorks-haitian-community-braces-for-more-disruption-as-coronavirus-infections-skyrocket%2F|title:Haitian%20community%20leaders%20form%20task%20force%20to%20address%20coronavirus%20crisis||” undefined=””][vc_single_image image=”29318″ img_size=”large” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://haitiantimes.com/2020/03/24/new-yorks-haitian-community-braces-for-more-disruption-as-coronavirus-infections-skyrocket/”][vc_column_text]Efforts are underway in the Haitian community in New York to set up outreach efforts through Facebook and WhatsApp as well as other media sources to spread information about coronavirus in Creole. Other local leaders also want to set up food drives through churches and medical resources to help those who may be fearful of seeking help through official outlets. Continue reading[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]