Brooklyn’s Tadia Toussaint’s Emmy nod underscores her knack for elevating marginalized voices in NYC

Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tadia Toussaint sheds light on NYC’s housing inequities in her latest documentary. A Brooklyn native and former Haitian Times journalist, Toussaint blends advocacy and artistry. The post Brooklyn’s Tadia Toussaint’s Emmy nod underscores her knack for elevating marginalized voices in NYC appeared first on The Haitian Times. Brooklyn’s Tadia Toussaint’s Emmy nod underscores her knack for elevating marginalized voices in NYC was first posted on November 20, 2024 at 3:23 pm.

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Arts & Culture

Port-de-Paix honors Capois-La-Mort, hero of Haiti’s revolution

Schoolchildren from the Shekinah Institute, accompanied by their parents, teachers, and ordinary people from every quarter of Port-de-Paix, gather around the Capois-La-Mort monument in Trois-Rivières on November 18, 2024, to commemorate the 221st anniversary of the Battle of Vertières. Photo by Kervenson Martial/The Haitian Times. The post Port-de-Paix honors Capois-La-Mort, hero of Haiti’s revolution appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix honors Capois-La-Mort, hero of Haiti’s revolution was first posted on November 20, 2024 at 10:19 am.

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Crime & Justice

At least 28 gang members killed in Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince

Haïti’s National Police operation in Pétion-Ville left 28 suspected gang members dead as violence spreads across Port-au-Prince. Over 20,000 residents have fled their homes, and humanitarian aid is struggling to reach those in need amid the escalating crisis. The post At least 28 gang members killed in Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. At least 28 gang members killed in Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince was first posted on November 19, […]

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Haiti

Haiti triumphs over Puerto Rico to complete an undefeated CONCACAF Nations League run

Les Grenadiers finished their Nations League campaign undefeated with a 3-0 win over Puerto Rico. Securing League A promotion and Gold Cup qualification, Haiti’s squad proved its strength and raised fans' hopes for a deeper run next summer. The post Haiti triumphs over Puerto Rico to complete an undefeated CONCACAF Nations League run appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti triumphs over Puerto Rico to complete an undefeated CONCACAF Nations League run was first posted on November 19, 2024 at […]

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Haiti

Meet Haiti’s new cabinet: the key players shaping the transition under Fils-Aimé

Haiti’s new Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, has unveiled an 18-member cabinet to steer the country through its transition, expanding on the previous administration's 14 ministers. Here’s a closer look at Fils-Aimé and the key figures in his team. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Haiti’s Prime Minister Businessman Fils-Aimé, 52, a former Senate candidate, was among the leading candidates for the Prime Minister following an agreement among various national sectors facilitated by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) back in March. However, the CPT […]

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Haiti Politics

Haiti’s reshuffled cabinet sworn in with urgent call to deliver results

At the cabinet inauguration, PM Fils-Aimé pledged swift action to tackle Haiti’s insecurity and rebuild trust. “There is no time to waste,” he declared. “Every hour lost is a blow to the hope of the Haitian people.” The 18-minister team now faces the challenge of leading Haiti to stability. The post Haiti’s reshuffled cabinet sworn in with urgent call to deliver results appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s reshuffled cabinet sworn in with urgent call to deliver results was […]

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Haiti

FAA flight ban on Haiti: isolation isn’t the only solution | Opinion

The FAA’s flight ban on Haiti isolates the nation and disrupts aid, travel, and economic lifelines, the authors argue. They propose alternatives, such as restricted routes, to ensure safety without cutting off humanitarian aid, business, and global connections critical to Haiti’s survival. The post FAA flight ban on Haiti: isolation isn’t the only solution | Opinion appeared first on The Haitian Times. FAA flight ban on Haiti: isolation isn’t the only solution | Opinion was first posted on November 18, […]

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Haitian Diaspora

NYC’s housing crisis: City of Yes aims to close the gap between households and housing supply

NYC’s City of Yes zoning reforms propose 109,000 new housing units to address the housing crisis. Haitian communities in the city, many struggling with unaffordable rents, could benefit significantly from this plan. The post NYC’s housing crisis: City of Yes aims to close the gap between households and housing supply appeared first on The Haitian Times. NYC’s housing crisis: City of Yes aims to close the gap between households and housing supply was first posted on November 18, 2024 at […]

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Arts & Culture

The sounds and sights of Gonaïve’s Vodou festival captivates audiences, challenges stereotypes and fosters resilience

Under the glow of candles and vibrant lights, Gonaïves’ second annual Vodou festival celebrates Haitian heritage through music, dance, and rituals. While insecurity lingers, Vodou practitioners reject claims of gang ties, focusing instead on unity and resilience. Festival runs weekends through Jan. 6, 2025. The post The sounds and sights of Gonaïve’s Vodou festival captivates audiences, challenges stereotypes and fosters resilience appeared first on The Haitian Times. The sounds and sights of Gonaïve’s Vodou festival captivates audiences, challenges stereotypes and […]

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