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Everything You Need To Know About May 18—Haitian Flag Day

Carlie Angelbe Pierre May 17, 2025

This May 18, Haitians around the world will celebrate Flag Day—marking the 222nd anniversary of the moment Haitians declared to the world that red and blue stand for unity, resilience,…

Honoring Haitian Heritage Month: Holistic Herbalist Rebecca Fils-Aimé Shares 7 Haitian Folk Remedies and Their Benefits

Shirley Dor May 14, 2025

Haitian herbalism is a rich tradition deeply rooted in culture and daily life, offering natural remedies that have been passed down through generations. Rebecca Fils-Aime, a holistic herbalist and public…

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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…

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BAM presents DanceAfrica 2021| Vwa zanset yo: y’ap pale, n’ap danse!

Shirley Dor May 27, 2021

For over 40 years, BAM continues to highlight the African culture through fashion, artistry, and dance. The greatly anticipated virtual festival extends its celebration of African culture to the Caribbean…

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…

Keeping Creole Alive: Learning Creole for Beginners

Katwian Zetrenne April 18, 2020

I often hear that Haitian Creole is a dying language. And in some aspects, I could see that being the case. The people of Haiti speak Creole and French, but…

Tradition

Everything You Need To Know About May 18—Haitian Flag Day

Honoring Haitian Heritage Month: Holistic Herbalist Rebecca Fils-Aimé Shares 7 Haitian Folk Remedies and Their Benefits

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

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

BAM presents DanceAfrica 2021| Vwa zanset yo: y’ap pale, n’ap danse!

Haitian or Not, Your Skin is still Black & Brown

Keeping Creole Alive: Learning Creole for Beginners

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