While past iterations of the event have taken place indoors at Brooklyn College, attendees needed space to observe social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 30 people attended the earthquake remembrance vigil.
Latest News
2010 earthquake remembered through music, candlelight vigils and talks
Haitian-Americans in Brooklyn and Florida planned to host virtual and face-to-face events to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Latest News
Soup joumou giveaways, virtual shows to mark Independence Day
The gastronomic gift is the result of a partnership between a Haitian-led home health aide placement agency and New York District 43 Assembly Member Diana Richardson, who represents portions of the Crown Heights, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Wingate and Flatbush neighborhoods.
Haitians In America, Profiles
Emile Bazile: Building a bridge to politics for all Williamsburg residents
Bazile’s confirmation makes him the fourth Haitian-American district leader for the Kings County Democratic Party, which has 42 district leaders in all. Bazile, who resides in the Williamsburg neighborhood where he grew up, joins Party Chair and District 42 Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte, male District 42 Leader Josue Pierre and male District 43 Leader Edu Hermelyn.
Only In The Haitian Times
Haitian pastors cry for help as financial toll mounts for Black churches nationwide
Churches nationwide have used federal relief funds to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, but small Haitian churches in Brooklyn have been locked out, some pastors said. Now, they are asking the government to help.
Latest News
East Flatbush apartments for seniors open to applicants until Jan. 28
The Evangelical Crusade Christian Church spearheaded the effort to construct the $45 million development, named the Bishop Philius and Helen Nicolas Senior Residence, at 1488 New York Avenue. The application deadline is Jan. 28.
Haiti, Only In The Haitian Times
From heaven to hell: Man deported to Haiti bemoans life choices
J.B. was deported to Haiti in 2019 after being caught with an illegal firearm for the second time. And now, from his home in Delmas, Port-au-Prince, he lives with constant regret.
Health & Science
Health care workers cry out ‘Beds, not body bags’ about Brooklyn hospitals merger
Kingsbrook, along with Interfaith Medical Center and Brookdale, the other two hospitals looking at consolidation, employ a significant number of Haitian-Americans. The planned merger of services is part of a $700 million New York State plan to consolidate services at the facilities, which are managed by One Brooklyn Health, a nonprofit.
Latest News
Haitian-American Nurse Declares Victory in 57th Assembly District Race
By Jonathan Greig When Phara Souffrant Forrest first started calling for the government to cancel rent, most people outside of…
New York, Profiles
Haitian American startup founder, Pierre Laguerre, dreams big, time and again
By Sam Bojarski Pierre Laguerre had big dreams when he arrived in the United States from Haiti at age 15….