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UnkSauce: A Caribbean Flavor Revolution

Shirley Dor December 6, 2024

In the world of hot sauces, UnkSauce stands out as a bold and flavorful contender. Born from a passion for spice and a desire to create something truly unique, this…

How are New Generation of Parents Shaping Halloween Culture for Their Children?

Anne Louis October 9, 2024

Last year there was a bubbling conversation happening within our community, "Are we celebrating Halloween as Adults with children? Do Haitians celebrate Halloween

Haitian Epis Recipe Card: The Flavor of Haiti

Shirley Dor September 1, 2024

This post may contain affiliate links. One of my featured recipes is Haitian epis—a household staple in Haitian cuisine. Épis is a vibrant, aromatic seasoning base that’s the heart of…

BLM protest images from 2020, people with signs varying in color, predominately black.

Haitian or Not, Your Skin is still Black & Brown

Katwian Zetrenne December 17, 2020

As a Haitian American woman who grew up in the not so “United” States of America. I often think back on how privileged I too am, for being born here…

Two women of african decent stand side by side in shiny gowns. TO the right the woman has a crown and sash.

Pageant Queen Encouraging Environmental Impact in Haiti | Ashley Desmonsthene, Miss TransforMe Ayiti

Katwian Zetrenne December 1, 2020

Ashley Demonsthene, the winner of the TransforMe Ayiti 2020 pageant, student at Florida Atlantic University studying Entrepreneurship and International Business. She isn’t the typical pageant contestant. She never imagined participating…

3 women of african decent wearing pagent sashes acccross ther bodies from right to left they are wearing pagent dress. The woman on the right is wearing a gold gown, the woman on the far left blue dress, the woman in the center is wearing a black dress.

Newly Commemorated Pageant Encouraging Young Women in Entrerpreneurship| Miss TransforMe Ayiti 2020

Katwian Zetrenne December 1, 2020

Miss TransforMe Ayiti 2020 was an event to commemorate the Miss TransforMe Ayiti Pageant Day in North Miami. This pageant gives a young lady an opportunity to compete for a…

Black dolls laying in a circle with hair connecting

Black Children need to see representation in their toys | Fusion Dolls

Shirley Dor September 21, 2020

We have noticed a common pitfall within Black communities and that starts off with the toys we provide our children. We sat down with Widline of Fusion Dolls, A Haitian-Owned…

Koupe Tet, Boule Kay – What it Really Means

Dashna Compere May 30, 2020

How well do you know the History of Haiti? Some may say “very well” and others “not so well”. It’s no secret that the Haitian history has been suppressed and…

Passport ✈️

Shirley Dor April 29, 2020

As millennials, obtaining a passport is the new “hip thing to do”. But, with so many young adult Haitians in the US with passports, it’s astounding that we would opt…

Wooden table of a mix of vegetables used to cook Haitian home cooked meals

5 Haitian Home Cooked Meals to Keep You Going

Dashna Compere April 20, 2020

As the connection between staying home and overall health becomes more prevalent, people are increasingly motivated to create Haitian home cooked meals. During this critical time of the year, where…

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