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A Haitian Podcast You Should Know: De Tout et De Rien

Carlie Angelbe Pierre March 19, 2025

Every Wednesday evening, Haitian media personality Carel Pedre and DJ K9 take to the mic for De Tout et De Rien. Streaming live across multiple social media platforms, including YouTube,…

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…

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What Feels Haitian But Isn’t Really Haitian? Celine Dion

H. Sylver November 15, 2024

Before that Zenglen hit the speakers, these songs were usually in French featuring a lot of Celine Dion, and whatever guy that sang "Boooooon Annivesaire!" that made we want to…

Top 5 Games That Are a No-Go in Haitian Households

H. Sylver November 1, 2024

It was a very particular time if you grew up in a Haitian household during the nineties and into the 2000s. Cash Money Records, Jay-Z, DMX, and Trick Daddy ruled…

Lessons we can learn from Haitian immigrants about the American Dream

H. Sylver October 23, 2024

This may surprise many Americans (not Haitian Americans) that many believe this narrative, on top of the universal belief that the US. . .

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

What’s the best way for kids to learn Haitian Creole?

Anne Louis September 18, 2024

Through the bustling city of Brooklyn New York, there lives a beautiful array of cultures from around the world. A Caribbean community is nestled in the heart of Flatbush. In…

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…

Never Forget How To Cook Haitian Food Again with Caribbean Cuisine by Sylvie Cookbook

Shirley Dor July 13, 2022

Haitian food is receiving the recognition it deserves. Haiti’s gastronomy is known for its unique blend of African, French, Taino, and Spanish flavors, and Haitian foodies want to ensure the…

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Haitian In America, It’s Not the Dream

Katwian Zetrenne October 21, 2021

News channels worldwide exploded, circulating photos of Haitian migrants occupying tents, crossing rivers, and doing the unthinkable, to seek asylum at the borders in Del Rio, Texas. While the images…

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