Mary Ellen Pleasant: The Haitian-descended abolitionist who built a fortune in 19th-century America

Mary Ellen Pleasant, a Haitian-descended abolitionist, built a fortune and fought for civil rights in 19th-century America. The post Mary Ellen Pleasant: The Haitian-descended abolitionist who built a fortune in 19th-century America appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mary Ellen Pleasant: The Haitian-descended abolitionist who built a fortune in 19th-century America was first posted on February 9, 2025 at 10:43 am.

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Fort-Liberté bursts with color and sound as Carnival 2025 kicks off

The success of the first pre-carnival day in Fort-Liberté has sparked optimism for the upcoming March 2 to 4 event. Organizers plan to expand the festivities in the coming days, adding more activities and accommodating groups that couldn’t participate on the first day despite being invited. The post Fort-Liberté bursts with color and sound as Carnival 2025 kicks off appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté bursts with color and sound as Carnival 2025 kicks off was first posted on […]

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“Dekolonizasyon” concert: Haitian drummer Youry Vixamar electrifies with Vodou rhythms

After a three-year wait, fans finally experienced Vixamar’s "Dekolonizasyon" album live. The Jan. 24 show at IFH was a mesmerizing spectacle. The post “Dekolonizasyon” concert: Haitian drummer Youry Vixamar electrifies with Vodou rhythms appeared first on The Haitian Times. “Dekolonizasyon” concert: Haitian drummer Youry Vixamar electrifies with Vodou rhythms was first posted on February 3, 2025 at 1:34 pm.

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Social media influencer Nicolas Nuvan shouts out Cap-Haïtien resiliency in trip to Haiti

Besides being amazed by the Haitians’ resiliency, Nuvan also admired their deep sense of patriotism. The post Social media influencer Nicolas Nuvan shouts out Cap-Haïtien resiliency in trip to Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. Social media influencer Nicolas Nuvan shouts out Cap-Haïtien resiliency in trip to Haiti was first posted on February 1, 2025 at 8:55 am.

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Haiti Carnival 2025: Fort-Liberté is getting ready to party

Haiti’s central government authorities announced the decision to hold the National Carnival in Fort-Liberté from March 2 to 4 on January 18, 2025. However, according to local officials, preparations began well before the official announcement. The post Haiti Carnival 2025: Fort-Liberté is getting ready to party appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti Carnival 2025: Fort-Liberté is getting ready to party was first posted on January 27, 2025 at 9:00 am.

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Three Haitian women singers leave audiences mesmerized at Port-au-Prince concert

Hundreds of music fans braved the streets of the Haitian capital on Jan. 9 to flock to the Institut Français courtyard in Bois-Verna, Port-au-Prince, for a moment of peace, love, joy and unity with three talented young women singer-artists The post Three Haitian women singers leave audiences mesmerized at Port-au-Prince concert appeared first on The Haitian Times. Three Haitian women singers leave audiences mesmerized at Port-au-Prince concert was first posted on January 22, 2025 at 10:37 am.

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Cap-Haïtien kicks off Carnival 2025, inaugurates ‘M Renmen Okap’ sign | PHOTOS

After the launch of the carnival festivities, Almonor cut the ribbon on the M Renmen Okap big sign. Then, he gave the key to the city to longtime carnival model Gérard “Lavi Souri” Pierre-Louis. The post Cap-Haïtien kicks off Carnival 2025, inaugurates ‘M Renmen Okap’ sign | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Cap-Haïtien kicks off Carnival 2025, inaugurates ‘M Renmen Okap’ sign | PHOTOS was first posted on January 21, 2025 at 1:02 pm.

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8 Port-au-Prince cultural events to look forward to in 2025

Haitian cultural events like Carnival and PaP Jazz highlight the vibrancy and creativity that define the nation’s traditions The post 8 Port-au-Prince cultural events to look forward to in 2025 appeared first on The Haitian Times. 8 Port-au-Prince cultural events to look forward to in 2025 was first posted on January 15, 2025 at 12:33 pm.

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Legendary Haitian singer Richie’s statue vandalized in Cap-Haïtien

As of last weekend, some small pieces of the statue were still on the ground at Place Carénage, and the back of the statue has an area that has peeled off, hinting that the unidentified individuals struck it there with force. The post Legendary Haitian singer Richie’s statue vandalized in Cap-Haïtien appeared first on The Haitian Times. Legendary Haitian singer Richie’s statue vandalized in Cap-Haïtien was first posted on January 14, 2025 at 10:09 am.

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