Mary Ellen Pleasant: The Haitian-descended abolitionist who built a fortune in 19th-century America

Mary Ellen Pleasant, a Haitian-descended abolitionist, built a fortune and fought for civil rights in 19th-century America. The post Mary Ellen Pleasant: The Haitian-descended abolitionist who built a fortune in 19th-century America appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mary Ellen Pleasant: The Haitian-descended abolitionist who built a fortune in 19th-century America was first posted on February 9, 2025 at 10:43 am.

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Business & Tech

The enduring flight of Sunrise Airways: Haiti’s last airline

Sunrise Airways, Haiti’s last airline, faces criticism but strives to improve, with CEO Philippe Bayard vowing to meet challenges. The post The enduring flight of Sunrise Airways: Haiti’s last airline appeared first on The Haitian Times. The enduring flight of Sunrise Airways: Haiti’s last airline was first posted on January 23, 2025 at 2:33 pm.

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Arts

Painter Mathias Thébaud critiques and celebrates Haiti, one artwork at a time

Despite the pervasive violence and instability, Haiti’s creative spirit endures in people like Thébaud, creatives who navigate and challenge their environment to till the country’s cultural richness. The post Painter Mathias Thébaud critiques and celebrates Haiti, one artwork at a time appeared first on The Haitian Times. Painter Mathias Thébaud critiques and celebrates Haiti, one artwork at a time was first posted on December 25, 2024 at 8:22 am.

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Dominican Republic

The last survivors: Elders recount the 1937 Parsley Massacre and life after in Haiti

In this sleepy village of 10,000 people lives a special group of residents whose presence has drawn many over the years. A group whose numbers dwindle each passing year. The post The last survivors: Elders recount the 1937 Parsley Massacre and life after in Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. The last survivors: Elders recount the 1937 Parsley Massacre and life after in Haiti was first posted on October 4, 2024 at 6:46 pm.

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Business & Tech

Haitian-born studio exec launches professional development platform for immigrants

In June, Maurice and co-founder Devika Brij, launched Zaka Connect, a professional development platform. The goal is to help immigrant professionals understand how to better navigate their careers. With their own funds, the married pair has assembled an array of resources that members can access for a monthly fee, ranging $9.99 to $39.99, launched a podcast featuring immigrant executives and have begun social media promotions. The post Haitian-born studio exec launches professional development platform for immigrants appeared first on The […]

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Books

How one Connecticut man turned personal tragedy to community advocacy

Wilner Joseph, a community activist and motivational speaker, has channeled personal grief into a powerful mission for social change. Following the 2017 unsolved murder of his brother, Joseph founded the nonprofit Hoops for All and has been a pivotal figure in Stamford, Connecticut's advocacy scene. The post How one Connecticut man turned personal tragedy to community advocacy appeared first on The Haitian Times. How one Connecticut man turned personal tragedy to community advocacy was first posted on July 30, 2024 […]

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Rep. Barbara Lee: From Chisholm’s influence to championing Caribbean policy and Haitian advocacy

Recognizing the size and influence of the Haitian and Caribbean Diaspora in the United States, in 2005, she drafted the resolution that would lead to the national recognition of June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The post Rep. Barbara Lee: From Chisholm’s influence to championing Caribbean policy and Haitian advocacy appeared first on The Haitian Times. Rep. Barbara Lee: From Chisholm’s influence to championing Caribbean policy and Haitian advocacy was first posted on July 21, 2024 at 1:41 pm.

2024-07-21 4

Haiti

Pierrot to Watford: The perfect match for both parties, and it would be good for Haiti

Standing at 6’4” but fast on his feet and good with his head, Pierrot is well-suited to the fast-paced crossing style of play in England. The post Pierrot to Watford: The perfect match for both parties, and it would be good for Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pierrot to Watford: The perfect match for both parties, and it would be good for Haiti was first posted on June 27, 2024 at 10:40 am.

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