Konpa loses André Déjean, founding member of Les Frères Déjean
André Déjean, a founding member of Les Frères Déjean, has died at 75. The post Konpa loses André Déjean, founding member of Les Frères Déjean appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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André Déjean, a founding member of Les Frères Déjean, has died at 75. The post Konpa loses André Déjean, founding member of Les Frères Déjean appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open ended in a fourth-round loss, but not before she closed out the tournament with her most dramatic fashion look yet — a fur-trimmed, multicolored cloak by Brooklyn label KidSuper. The post Naomi Osaka exits US Open, but not before displaying one more ‘swaggy’ fashion ensemble appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Brooklyn's West Indian Day Parade drew hundreds of thousands on Monday, with Haitian marching groups turning music, dance and costume into a defiant show of pride after the loss of TPS. The post For New York’s Haitian community, annual West Indian Day Parade means more in trying times appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Elected officials, community leaders and cultural figures gathered in Brooklyn for WIADCA’s 59th annual VIP Breakfast before the Caribbean Carnival Parade along Eastern Parkway. The post Elected officials and community leaders kick off Labor Day festivities at WIADCA’s annual VIP Breakfast appeared first on The Haitian Times.
With the termination of TPS weighing on them and permanent residency applications stalled in recent months, many in the Haitian community have chosen to remain inside their homes to avoid potential encounters with ICE. The post NYC Mayor, Public Advocate urge Haitians to celebrate, find ‘reprieve’ at Labor Day parade appeared first on The Haitian Times.
From the West Indian American Day Parade to Haitian konpa parties and free opera, here is your guide to NYC Labor Day weekend. The post Things to do in New York City this Labor Day weekend appeared first on The Haitian Times.
As of Thursday, five Haitian groups were approved to participate in the carnival, an iconic 2-mile procession now in its 59th year that draws more than 1 million revelers. The post Three Haitian bands banned from Labor Day carnival, 2 say reasons ‘bogus’ appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Naomi Osaka, whose father is Haitian American, turned heads at the U.S. Open with a tribute to Allen Iverson — and the NBA legend noticed. The post Naomi Osaka channels Allen Iverson in latest US Open fashion statement appeared first on The Haitian Times.
Renowned guitarist Monvelyno released three albums together at a Brooklyn listening party, alongside an exhibit of his paintings. The post Renowned guitarist Monvelyno steps into a new sound with three-album trilogy appeared first on The Haitian Times.