Gilbert Jean, farmer, family man and Parsley Massacre survivor who bore witness to Trujillo’s terror, dies at 103

Gilbert Jean, 103, a survivor of the 1937 Parsley Massacre, died in Dosmond—a rural community near the northeast border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Jean’s life was a living chronicle of survival and injustice, yet his death went largely unnoticed by the governments of both neighboring countries. The post Gilbert Jean, farmer, family man and Parsley Massacre survivor who bore witness to Trujillo’s terror, dies at 103 appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-07-15

As woman killed by boyfriend is laid to rest in Brooklyn, mom in Haiti demands damages

In 2023, when the humanitarian parole program opened up for Haitians to move to the United States, to Léonard, Dahana was the obvious choice to be sponsored. She flew off, carrying her family’s hopes for stable financial support. The post As woman killed by boyfriend is laid to rest in Brooklyn, mom in Haiti demands damages appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-07-14

Arts & Culture

Richard Duroseau, maestro of konpa and Haitian cultural pillar, dies at 85

Richard Duroseau, the master accordionist who brought konpa to the world stage and mentored generations of Haitian musicians, died in New York at the age of 85. The post Richard Duroseau, maestro of konpa and Haitian cultural pillar, dies at 85 appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-07-02

Lenise Toussaint, nationally renowned Haitian centenarian, dies at 109 in Pennsylvania

After surviving Haiti’s 2010 earthquake and immigrating to the U.S., Lenise Aris Petit Toussaint was honored as the oldest living resident of Montgomery County, Penn., and recognized by national leaders. Her legacy will continue through her only surviving child, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many more touched by her service and compassion. The post Lenise Toussaint, nationally renowned Haitian centenarian, dies at 109 in Pennsylvania appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-06-18

Haiti

Haitians mourn Architect Didier Dominique, defender of Vodou and workers’ rights

Haiti loses a cultural pillar and tireless social justice advocate. The post Haitians mourn Architect Didier Dominique, defender of Vodou and workers’ rights appeared first on The Haitian Times.

2025-05-30

Haitians mourn legendary Joe Jack, blind musician who helped them see stories through song

Blind since infancy, Joe Jack used music to tell powerful stories—leaving a legacy that still resonates in Haiti The post Haitians mourn legendary Joe Jack, blind musician who helped them see stories through song appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians mourn legendary Joe Jack, blind musician who helped them see stories through song was first posted on April 16, 2025 at 5:00 am.

2025-04-16 3

Haiti

Mario Joseph, leading Haitian human rights lawyer, dies at 62

Mario Joseph, who led landmark human rights cases in Haiti over three decades, died following a car accident. He was 62. The post Mario Joseph, leading Haitian human rights lawyer, dies at 62 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mario Joseph, leading Haitian human rights lawyer, dies at 62 was first posted on April 2, 2025 at 2:17 pm.

2025-04-02 3

Haitian Diaspora

Mia Love, first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies at 49

Mia Love, who made history in 2014 as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died March 23 at age 49. The post Mia Love, first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies at 49 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mia Love, first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies at 49 was first posted on March 24, 2025 at 9:17 am.

2025-03-24 4

Haitian Diaspora

Jean Gerard André, former National Palace staffer and longtime American Airlines employee, dies at 64 | Obituary

He will be remembered for his quiet strength, strong work ethic, love for music, and the generosity he shared with those fortunate enough to know him. The post Jean Gerard André, former National Palace staffer and longtime American Airlines employee, dies at 64 | Obituary appeared first on The Haitian Times. Jean Gerard André, former National Palace staffer and longtime American Airlines employee, dies at 64 | Obituary was first posted on March 24, 2025 at 10:00 am.

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