Haitian drumming as a symbol of protests across the diaspora for centuries
Entertainment, Events
Black History Month 2021 Celebrations
A list of Black History Month events from Florida and New York.
Haitians In America
Exploring Haitian Independence, the ‘original Black Lives Matter’ movement
During the Jan. 18 forum, titled “1804: Haiti’s Independence and its Relevance Today,” Daut and other participants drew parallels between the Haitian Revolution and the current movements to eradicate social injustice and systemic inequality. It was the first in a series of free virtual forums The Haitian Times plans to host in 2021.
BLM, Changing the Narrative, New York
Black Women’s Group Makes Holidays Happier for Foster Kids
Co-founders of the Black Women’s March — which grew from the Black Lives Matter movement — are now using those same organizing skills to marshal something different: donations to social causes, like the over 200 gifts for New York City foster youth.
Haitians In America, Immigrant Voices, New York
‘We are part of this’: Haitian Americans in Brooklyn align with Black Lives Matter
Demands in the Haitian community in the wake of George Floyd’s death are diverse. By Sam Bojarski This article originally…
Sports
Premier League drops Black Lives Matter badge from shirts for own campaign
Premier League footballers are to continue their support for anti-racism on the pitch but will no longer be associated with…
Latest News, New York
Haitian American police officers seek trust as tensions rise
By Sam Bojarski HALEFO members Lt. Claude Celestin (left) and Detective Daniel Lefevre (right). Photo by Leonardo March Last June,…
Latest News, New York
Haitian-American Alliance heading to August March on Washington
By Sam Bojarski Haitians have joined the millions nationwide who have protested racism and police brutality, in the wake of…
Opinion
Haitian American Football player ask WHAT’S IN A NAME?
by Junior Galette “We’ll never change the name. It’s that simple. NEVER-you can use caps.” That is what Dan Snyder,…
Opinion
As Black Immigrants, This Movement for Equality Is Ours, Too
MACOLLVIE J. NEEL This article was first published in Yes Magazine I was scrolling through photos on social media of…