Cap-Haïtien’s Young Painters Contest showcases bold artistic interpretations of Haiti’s history

The Young Painters Contest’s awards ceremony drew a crowd of 80, their faces reflecting the vivid tone of the paintings around them. As attendees admired the works, some gravitated toward Jean-François’s winning piece with curiosity—particularly the women —and at times, confusion. Viewers surrounded him, asking questions, offering interpretations, and trying to decode the meaning behind his minimalist yet layered approach. The post Cap-Haïtien’s Young Painters Contest showcases bold artistic interpretations of Haiti’s history appeared first on The Haitian Times. Cap-Haïtien’s […]

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For one day, displaced children in Haiti found joy at an amusement park

The insecurity in Port-au-Prince has forced the cancellation of the March traditional carnival celebrations—no chaloska masks, no grand floats, no dancing crowds in Champ-de-Mars, and no rara bands filling the streets with music. Instead, local officials at City Hall have shifted to alternative activities, including street cleanups, discussions on insecurity, and small-scale community events like the children’s recreational day. The post For one day, displaced children in Haiti found joy at an amusement park appeared first on The Haitian Times. […]

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Brooklyn celebrates Haitian American leaders, community changemakers at Women of Distinction Awards

Brooklyn honors Haitian American women at the 9th Annual Women of Distinction Awards, celebrating leadership and community impact. The post Brooklyn celebrates Haitian American leaders, community changemakers at Women of Distinction Awards appeared first on The Haitian Times. Brooklyn celebrates Haitian American leaders, community changemakers at Women of Distinction Awards was first posted on March 13, 2025 at 1:21 pm.

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Haitian women’s scenes of resistance: demanding justice and recognition on Women’s Rights Day | Photos

Haitian women marked March 8 with protests, prison visits, and cultural events, demanding justice and recognition in a country that often silences them. The post Haitian women’s scenes of resistance: demanding justice and recognition on Women’s Rights Day | Photos appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian women’s scenes of resistance: demanding justice and recognition on Women’s Rights Day | Photos was first posted on March 11, 2025 at 3:19 pm.

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Fort-Liberté’s K-Naval 2025: defying the odds, elevating tradition | Part 2

Beyond the revelry, K-Navaval carried a deeper message. Organizers wove themes of social justice into the festivities, using the massive platform to address issues such as violence against women and children, encouraging participants to adopt responsible behaviors. The post Fort-Liberté’s K-Naval 2025: defying the odds, elevating tradition | Part 2 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté’s K-Naval 2025: defying the odds, elevating tradition | Part 2 was first posted on March 10, 2025 at 9:03 am.

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Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval shatters records, showcasing regional pride | Part 1

Beyond the revelry, K-Navaval carried a deeper message. Organizers wove themes of social justice into the festivities, using the massive platform to address issues such as violence against women and children, encouraging participants to adopt responsible behaviors. The post Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval shatters records, showcasing regional pride | Part 1 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté’s K-Navaval shatters records, showcasing regional pride | Part 1 was first posted on March 7, 2025 at 9:14 am.

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Mardi Gras charm Cap-Haïtien, bringing smiles to residents during pre-carnival and carnival festivities | PHOTOS

Masqueraders have paraded the streets as zombies of public figures who died in recent years, such as President Jovenel Moïse, rapper Black Alex and more. The post Mardi Gras charm Cap-Haïtien, bringing smiles to residents during pre-carnival and carnival festivities | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mardi Gras charm Cap-Haïtien, bringing smiles to residents during pre-carnival and carnival festivities | PHOTOS was first posted on March 6, 2025 at 1:09 pm.

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Step into the Haiti of the past at Sophia LaCroix’s ‘Roots and Realism’ exhibit

Haitian artist Sophia LaCroix’s Roots and Realism exhibition brings hyper-realistic scenes of Haiti to Florida, opening April 18 in Pompano Beach. The post Step into the Haiti of the past at Sophia LaCroix’s ‘Roots and Realism’ exhibit appeared first on The Haitian Times. Step into the Haiti of the past at Sophia LaCroix’s ‘Roots and Realism’ exhibit was first posted on March 4, 2025 at 8:57 am.

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Haiti bids farewell to literary giant Frankétienne in solemn funeral

Mourners gathered at the funeral of Frankétienne, the renowned Haitian writer, painter, and intellectual, held on Feb. 28 in Pétion-Ville. The post Haiti bids farewell to literary giant Frankétienne in solemn funeral appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti bids farewell to literary giant Frankétienne in solemn funeral was first posted on March 3, 2025 at 2:44 pm.

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