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Haitian Times wrote a new post, Karen Andre Named to Biden White House 3 months ago

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Karen Andre.
The Biden-Harris Transition Team has named Karen Andre as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel. The Dec. 30 announcement named more than 20 staffers, […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, ’21 years is not 21 days’: Abner Louima says about officer’s early release request 3 months, 1 week ago

Abner Louima ponders a question during a taping of “Keepin’ it Real with Al Sharpton” in 2009 in New York. (Mary Altaffer/AP)
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The cop who sodomized Abner Louima with a jagged wooden handl […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Emile Bazile: Building a bridge to politics for all Williamsburg residents 3 months, 3 weeks ago

By Sam BojarskiWilliamsburg native Emile Bazile will serve a two-year term as District Leader for Assembly District 50. Photo by Leonardo March
For the past two years, Emile Bazile has listened to the […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Black Women’s Group Makes Holidays Happier for Foster Kids 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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By EILEEN GRENCH, THE CITY
Last Saturday, a group of m […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Creole speakers needed to help stop COVID-19 surge in Haitian neighborhoods 3 months, 3 weeks ago

By Sam BojarskiIn heavily Haitian central Brooklyn, wearing a mask to stop the spread of COVID-19 is commonplace. A pedestrian wears a mask while out and about in this October file photo. Photo by Garry […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Soup Joumou: Haitian Beef and Pumpkin Independence Soup Recipe by Nadege Fleurimond 3 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s that time of year again!

Haitian slaves were not allowed to have this delicious and aromatic pumpkin soup, a favorite of French slave masters. On Sunday, January 1, 1804, when they gained their f […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Free soup joumou at NYC area Haitian restaurants on Independence Day 4 months ago

By Sam BojarskiA cauldron of the traditional Haitian delicacy, soup joumou. Creative commons photo by Lea-Kim Chateauneuf
At least seven Haitian restaurants in the New York City metropolitan area will serve […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Ten books every Haitian-American should have on their holiday wishlist 4 months ago

By Onz Chery
Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story book cover, Wyclef Jean’s autobiography.
In recent years, a new crop of Haitian-Americans writers has sprung onto the writing scene. Writers like Francesca Mom […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Tree lighting by Haitian restaurant rounds out list of Brooklyn holiday events 4 months, 1 week ago

By Sam Bojarski
Zanmi restaurant, which opened in February, is hosting its first annual tree lighting event this month. Courtesy of the Zanmi Instagram page
With public holiday events like the Rockefeller […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Long-term investment in brotherhood pays off for Aldrin Enis 4 months, 1 week ago

By Sam BojarskiAldrin Enis speaks at a holiday event sponsored by AIPAC. Courtesy of Aldrin Enis
Aldrin Enis grew up watching his uncle, the late Charity Pascal, run a Brooklyn dry cleaning business. Enis […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Naomi Osaka’s bag collection is out 4 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka modeling one of the bags of her new collection with Strathberry. Naomi Osaka’s Facebook Images
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced via Facebook that her bag collection with Strathberry is now a […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Haitian dish “diri djondjon” gains popularity with non-Haitians 4 months, 1 week ago

Diri ak Djon Djon, known in English as black rice, is an inevitable culinary fixture at Haitian holiday celebrations. Photo from Caribbean National Weekly.
By Larisa Karr
When Minna LaFortune was a young […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, NYC Virus Positivity Rate Hits Highest Level In 6 Months 4 months, 1 week ago

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Coronavirus infections in New York City are continuing to climb to worrisome levels not seen in months as health experts warn about difficult winter ahead.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday said […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Free Virtual Lecture Highlights Haitian Art Exhibit in Iowa 4 months, 1 week ago

River Cities ReaderHector Hyppolite artwork in the Figge Art Museum’s Virtual Scholar Talk on Haitian Art — December 10.
A Virtual Scholar Talk on Haitian art will be presented free of charge via Zoom by Dav […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, David Dinkins’s Real Political Legacy: Transcending Racist Trolling, Advancing Black Hope 4 months, 2 weeks ago

WNYC / The GothamistMayor David Dinkins at his 1990 inauguration FRANKIE ZITHS/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK
Political tributes and memories continued to flood through social media, airwaves and cable channels on […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, NYS Assemblymember Mathylde Frontus Wins Reelection in 46th District 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Incumbent Haitian American New York State Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus on Wednesday night was declared the winner in the 46th Assembly District in Brooklyn, after two tense weeks following the November 3 […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, FIFA: Haiti soccer chief Jean-Bart guilty of abuse, barred for life 4 months, 3 weeks ago

By Onz Chery
FIFA banned Yves Jean-Bart, Haiti’s soccer president, for life for sexual assault and abuse of power. Photo credit: Haiti-Tempo
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has s […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Haitian Times Morning News Roundup 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Teen shot dead, grieving father doesn’t expect justice
Jimmy Telson, a teenager shot dead on Nov. 17, 2020, posing for a picture in his school uniform.
Teenager Jimmy Telson was shot in the head as he r […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Haiti: End Sexual Abuse in Football 4 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA Should Ban Officials Who Exploit Children

Human Rights WatchResidents of the Centre Technique National in Croix-des-Bouquets play in a match on May 12, 2020. Earlier this year, survivors and family […]

Haitian Times wrote a new post, Q&A: Zimaco Merizier, designer using Haiti’s flag to uplift country 4 months, 3 weeks ago

By Onz Chery
Zimaco Merizier, TMMG’s founder, wearing the clothing line’s Red Haiti Hoodie Teeand
sweatpants. Photo credit: TMMG

The laureate of the 2005 Pere Pierre Ridgway High School’s ninth grade state […]

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