With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction

Bichotte Hermelyn’s backing of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mayor may have flown under the radar, but it could reshape Democratic power dynamics across New York City. The post With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction appeared first on The Haitian Times. With Cuomo endorsement, Bichotte Hermelyn positions Brooklyn Democrats for a new direction was first posted on March 26, 2025 at 5:00 am.

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Editorial

Are we going to continue doing the same thing? | OPINION

Haiti’s constitution mandates at least 30% female participation in government, yet women remain sidelined in decision-making. Will the country continue repeating the same mistakes, or is now the time for change? The post Are we going to continue doing the same thing? | OPINION appeared first on The Haitian Times. Are we going to continue doing the same thing? | OPINION was first posted on March 23, 2025 at 1:33 pm.

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Haiti

Feminist leaders demand action amid Haiti’s rising gender-based violence and political exclusion

Haitian feminist leaders at the CSW panel warned that women’s exclusion from political decision-making in Haiti is exacerbating gender-based violence and social instability. The post Feminist leaders demand action amid Haiti’s rising gender-based violence and political exclusion appeared first on The Haitian Times. Feminist leaders demand action amid Haiti’s rising gender-based violence and political exclusion was first posted on March 17, 2025 at 5:40 pm.

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Haitian Diaspora

Daughters of Haiti annual luncheon brings generations together in Chicago

Haitian women unite at Daughters of Haiti’s annual luncheon. The post Daughters of Haiti annual luncheon brings generations together in Chicago appeared first on The Haitian Times. Daughters of Haiti annual luncheon brings generations together in Chicago was first posted on March 16, 2025 at 11:30 am.

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Arts & Culture

For one day, displaced children in Haiti found joy at an amusement park

The insecurity in Port-au-Prince has forced the cancellation of the March traditional carnival celebrations—no chaloska masks, no grand floats, no dancing crowds in Champ-de-Mars, and no rara bands filling the streets with music. Instead, local officials at City Hall have shifted to alternative activities, including street cleanups, discussions on insecurity, and small-scale community events like the children’s recreational day. The post For one day, displaced children in Haiti found joy at an amusement park appeared first on The Haitian Times. […]

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Crime & Justice

‘I don’t know where else to go.’ Haitian women in displacement camps demand protection on International Women’s Rights Day

On International Women’s Rights Day, Haitian women in displacement camps demand security, saying they can no longer endure the violence and hardship of exile. The post ‘I don’t know where else to go.’ Haitian women in displacement camps demand protection on International Women’s Rights Day appeared first on The Haitian Times. ‘I don’t know where else to go.’ Haitian women in displacement camps demand protection on International Women’s Rights Day was first posted on March 11, 2025 at 5:00 am.

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International Women’s Rights Day 2025: Haitian women’s fight for equality, inclusion and empowerment is in freefall

On March 8, Haiti marks International Women's Rights Day under the United Nations theme: “For all women and girls: inclusion, equity and empowerment.” But beyond the slogans, the stark reality remains unchanged—Haitian women continue to bear the brunt of a country in collapse. The post International Women’s Rights Day 2025: Haitian women’s fight for equality, inclusion and empowerment is in freefall appeared first on The Haitian Times. International Women’s Rights Day 2025: Haitian women’s fight for equality, inclusion and empowerment […]

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Haitian women leaders demand greater political, economic power at forum

At the Karibe Hotel, over 800 attendees joined the Women’s Leadership Forum last month to discuss strategies for increasing women’s influence in Haiti’s political and economic spheres. The post Haitian women leaders demand greater political, economic power at forum appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian women leaders demand greater political, economic power at forum was first posted on February 27, 2025 at 11:06 am.

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Basketball

Haitian Canadian Olympian Cassandre Prosper helps lead Notre Dame women’s basketball to No. 1

Haitian Canadian basketball star Cassandre “Cass” Prosper, part of a family of athletes has helped Notre Dame women’s basketball climb to No. 1 in the NCAA rankings this season The post Haitian Canadian Olympian Cassandre Prosper helps lead Notre Dame women’s basketball to No. 1 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian Canadian Olympian Cassandre Prosper helps lead Notre Dame women’s basketball to No. 1 was first posted on February 20, 2025 at 10:20 am.

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Women & Children