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About 250 scholars of Haitian studies gathered in Sayles Hall Friday morning to attend an opening ceremony that began with a brief moment of silence to commemorate the victims of the catastrophic ...
Sociologist Jeb Sprague discussed his new book on paramilitary activity in Haiti at an event organized by the SFS Center for Latin American Studies in Intercultural Center Tuesday evening. “The basic ...
Melky Jean’s Saint Sauveur Rum celebrates Haitian heritage, resilience, and the 1972 refugee story, a significant event in Haitian history that saw a mass exodus of Haitians seeking political ...
We take a look back at the historical significance of the Haitian revolution, the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere. Members of Atlanta's Haitian diaspora share ...
Many things account for Haiti's modern troubles. A good perspective on them comes from going back in time to 1715 or so—and grappling with a far-flung narrative involving the French monarchy, a ...
The recent “noise” about Haitian immigrants eating dogs, cats and geese belies the true history of the brave and awesome Haitian people. The Haitian people are heirs to the greatest story ...
In Haiti, history repeats itself — repeatedly. And for what remains of Haiti’s troubled government, history seems to keep getting worse. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry and Kenyan President ...
Gérard Latortue, the one-time United Nations negotiator and connoisseur of Haitian history who was plucked from retirement to lead his troubled nation as prime minister after another disruption ...
Haiti’s Time” exhibition at UVA’s Fralin Museum showcases Haitian art from the Sullivan collection, opening Aug. 30.
Ending a year of crises, one Haitian soup with over 200 years of history will welcome 2022 with new recognition — but it already held deeper meaning.
Making soup joumou for New Year's Eve and reflecting on Haitian culinary history, Joseph Lamour reflects on his mother's love language: cooking for her family.