Jeweler Stechelie Samedi hopes to craft a better future for Haiti, one handmade creation at a time

For Samedi, it is crucial to never miss an opportunity to show her will to live and showcase her courage through her works in a country where life often seems to hold little value. The post Jeweler Stechelie Samedi hopes to craft a better future for Haiti, one handmade creation at a time appeared first on The Haitian Times. Jeweler Stechelie Samedi hopes to craft a better future for Haiti, one handmade creation at a time was first posted on […]

2025-01-01 5

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A taste of history: Soup joumou brouhaha highlights fandom, significance of dish

Soup joumou, a culinary symbol of Haitian independence, bridges history and present-day traditions, connecting Haitians across the globe. The post A taste of history: Soup joumou brouhaha highlights fandom, significance of dish appeared first on The Haitian Times. A taste of history: Soup joumou brouhaha highlights fandom, significance of dish was first posted on January 1, 2025 at 8:35 am.

2025-01-01 5

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The Haitian Times 2024 newsmakers: Celebrating a year of impact and achievement

The Haitian Times celebrates the individuals and groups who shaped 2024, from athletes breaking records to leaders championing change in their communities. The post The Haitian Times 2024 newsmakers: Celebrating a year of impact and achievement appeared first on The Haitian Times. The Haitian Times 2024 newsmakers: Celebrating a year of impact and achievement was first posted on December 31, 2024 at 8:42 am.

2024-12-31 4

Arts & Culture

From local church to world stage: Caleb Exantus promotes Haitian culture through Konpa Dance

“How are you Haitian, and you don’t love your culture?” Exantus asks in one of his recent Facebook posts. “You don't want to dance Konpa, speak Creole, or even acknowledge you are Haitian. Look how big the Haitian culture has gotten!” The post From local church to world stage: Caleb Exantus promotes Haitian culture through Konpa Dance appeared first on The Haitian Times. From local church to world stage: Caleb Exantus promotes Haitian culture through Konpa Dance was first posted […]

2024-12-31 5

Arts & Culture

The art of resistance: 10 Haitian slam poets making waves | Part 2

From Jouinie Angélica Michel, known as Angelle l’Authentique, who shattered barriers as the first female National Slam Champion, to Jean Joseph Makanaki Audain, whose multilingual artistry bridges cultures from his […] The post The art of resistance: 10 Haitian slam poets making waves | Part 2 appeared first on The Haitian Times. The art of resistance: 10 Haitian slam poets making waves | Part 2 was first posted on December 30, 2024 at 9:32 am.

2024-12-30 5

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These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence

“Despite all the challenges, the results are more or less satisfactory when you look at the children's progress and their enthusiasm to come to learn and play music,” said Emmanuel Piervil, director of the “Plezi Mizik” (joy of music) program at the school. The post These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence was first posted on December 27, 2024 at 8:26 […]

2024-12-27 4

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Haitian influencers bound to make a splash in 2025

From beauty tips to bold storytelling, Haitian influencers are shaping the social media landscape for 2025. The post Haitian influencers bound to make a splash in 2025 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian influencers bound to make a splash in 2025 was first posted on December 27, 2024 at 10:43 am.

2024-12-27 7

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The art of resistance: 10 Haitian slam poets making waves | Part 1

Throughout the existence of this artistic trend, marked by obstacles to recognition and now aggravated by the insecurity caused by gang violence, Haitian slam artists have consistently strived to surpass themselves in order to honor the mission of slam, which aims to be an instrument for denouncing the poor living conditions of Haitians. The post The art of resistance: 10 Haitian slam poets making waves | Part 1 appeared first on The Haitian Times. The art of resistance: 10 Haitian […]

2024-12-26 5

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Haitian Artists Captivate Fans with a Stellar Year of Music

Explore the top Haitian albums of 2024 and the artists who shaped the year with their extraordinary music. The post Haitian Artists Captivate Fans with a Stellar Year of Music appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian Artists Captivate Fans with a Stellar Year of Music was first posted on December 26, 2024 at 8:15 am.

2024-12-26 5

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