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 2

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 3

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 7

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 6

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 8

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.

2025-03-24 11

Haiti

Haitian actor Smoye Noisy mourns son as questions linger over Florida police tasing

Haitian man Sébastien Smoye Noisy, 25, died in Florida after being Tased by Pembroke Pines police. His family seeks answers as investigations continue. The post Haitian actor Smoye Noisy mourns son as questions linger over Florida police tasing appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian actor Smoye Noisy mourns son as questions linger over Florida police tasing was first posted on March 5, 2025 at 1:11 pm.

2025-03-05 3

Arts & Culture

Haiti bids farewell to literary giant Frankétienne in solemn funeral

Mourners gathered at the funeral of Frankétienne, the renowned Haitian writer, painter, and intellectual, held on Feb. 28 in Pétion-Ville. The post Haiti bids farewell to literary giant Frankétienne in solemn funeral appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti bids farewell to literary giant Frankétienne in solemn funeral was first posted on March 3, 2025 at 2:44 pm.

2025-03-04

Danielle Legros Georges, esteemed poet and educator, remembered for her literary legacy

Danielle Legros Georges, an acclaimed poet and former Boston Poet Laureate, passed away on Feb. 11, 2025, at her home in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She was 60. A celebrated writer, educator, and translator, Legros Georges leaves behind a body of work that honored Haitian culture and history. The post Danielle Legros Georges, esteemed poet and educator, remembered for her literary legacy appeared first on The Haitian Times. Danielle Legros Georges, esteemed poet and educator, remembered for her literary legacy was first […]

2025-02-27 8

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