International News Haiti’s stolen babies: How DNA tests could help reunite families In the past 30 years, in France alone, 7,000 Haitian children have been adopted by foster parents. Some were victims of traffickers who falsified their files to put them up for adoption. Today, these children are looking for information on their biological parents….
The other day, I came across a post on social media. Nathalie Lubin, a mother and aspiring author, had asked the public, “Do you know of any Haitian children’s books actually written by a Haitian?” She was building a library for her four-year-old son. By the next morning, she received messages from near and far,…
Art & Culture Largest Haitian Diaspora Multidisciplinary Festival Unveils Program For 12th Annual Festival Weeklong festival in Montreal boasts rara parades, culinary and artisan fairs, literature and more. Continue reading Queens Museum annual symposium on Haiti The Queens Museum in partnership with the Haitian community hosts its annual topical symposiums. Architect and urban planner Etienne…
Part Four As I search what it means to be “Haitian,” I come across individuals whose gifts and talents in their respective fields gives me the opportunity to experience and relive my memories of Haiti. In this series, I will feature seven individuals. Their life’s work not only help those of Haitian descent like myself…
Part Three As I search what it means to be “Haitian,” I come across individuals whose gifts and talents in their respective fields gives me the opportunity to experience and relive memories of Haiti. In this series, I will feature seven individuals. Their life’s work not only help those of Haitian descent like myself reconnect…