In Long Island City exhibit on global issues, Haitian artist Toussaint Rosefort pushes viewers to confront racial injustice

In “Heat of the Moment,” Haitian artist Toussaint Rosefort invites viewers to confront racial biases and the Black experience in America, adding a critical voice to a multi-artist exhibit in Long Island City focused on global issues. The post In Long Island City exhibit on global issues, Haitian artist Toussaint Rosefort pushes viewers to confront racial injustice appeared first on The Haitian Times. In Long Island City exhibit on global issues, Haitian artist Toussaint Rosefort pushes viewers to confront racial […]

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Arts & Culture

In Fort-Liberté and Ouanaminthe, All Souls’ Day brings life to celebrating the departed

Families of the deceased and Gede followers gather at cemeteries in Fort-Liberté and Ouanaminthe to honor loved ones with offerings, dances, and prayers, blending Catholic and voodoo traditions in a vibrant celebration of life. The post In Fort-Liberté and Ouanaminthe, All Souls’ Day brings life to celebrating the departed appeared first on The Haitian Times. In Fort-Liberté and Ouanaminthe, All Souls’ Day brings life to celebrating the departed was first posted on November 3, 2024 at 1:02 pm.

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Arts & Culture

Two worlds, one heritage: Bad Kreyòl explores identity, legacy, and the Haitian American experience

Bad Kreyòl examines identity and legacy in the Haitian diaspora. The post Two worlds, one heritage: Bad Kreyòl explores identity, legacy, and the Haitian American experience appeared first on The Haitian Times. Two worlds, one heritage: Bad Kreyòl explores identity, legacy, and the Haitian American experience was first posted on November 3, 2024 at 4:16 pm.

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Rediscovered historic cave in northern Haiti stirs tourism hopes for community

There are six roads inside the cave, but people have only gone to the end of four. There is also a tiny waterfall at the bottom of the cave. The post Rediscovered historic cave in northern Haiti stirs tourism hopes for community appeared first on The Haitian Times. Rediscovered historic cave in northern Haiti stirs tourism hopes for community was first posted on November 1, 2024 at 12:05 pm.

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Haitian designer Charles Dieujuste unveils Louvienne x Scorcesa bridal collection | Photos

Charles Dieujuste’s Louvienne x Scorcesa capsule blends Haitian heritage with contemporary bridal style. The post Haitian designer Charles Dieujuste unveils Louvienne x Scorcesa bridal collection | Photos appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian designer Charles Dieujuste unveils Louvienne x Scorcesa bridal collection | Photos was first posted on October 30, 2024 at 2:26 pm.

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Halloween in the U.S., Fèt Gede in Haiti: Events to Celebrate Day of the Dead Across the Haitian Diaspora

Fèt Gede events celebrate Haitian culture and honor ancestors globally this fall. The post Halloween in the U.S., Fèt Gede in Haiti: Events to Celebrate Day of the Dead Across the Haitian Diaspora appeared first on The Haitian Times. Halloween in the U.S., Fèt Gede in Haiti: Events to Celebrate Day of the Dead Across the Haitian Diaspora was first posted on October 29, 2024 at 2:58 pm.

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Program teaches lucrative leatherwork and crafts to women in Haiti’s Plaine du Nord

The prize, 250,000 gourdes (about $1,900), was earmarked exclusively for the project. The post Program teaches lucrative leatherwork and crafts to women in Haiti’s Plaine du Nord appeared first on The Haitian Times. Program teaches lucrative leatherwork and crafts to women in Haiti’s Plaine du Nord was first posted on October 28, 2024 at 4:24 pm.

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Arts & Culture

Haitian poet Bertony Louis confronts climate crisis through ocean-inspired poetry during Harvard residency | Q&A

Bertony Louis discusses using poetry to address Haiti's environmental challenges. The post Haitian poet Bertony Louis confronts climate crisis through ocean-inspired poetry during Harvard residency | Q&A appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian poet Bertony Louis confronts climate crisis through ocean-inspired poetry during Harvard residency | Q&A was first posted on October 17, 2024 at 8:19 am.

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Haitian American Studies conference unpacks gender and sexuality constructs in 36th annual gathering

The conference highlighted the intersections of gender and sexuality within Haitian communities and their broader implications. The post Haitian American Studies conference unpacks gender and sexuality constructs in 36th annual gathering appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian American Studies conference unpacks gender and sexuality constructs in 36th annual gathering was first posted on October 16, 2024 at 2:10 pm.

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