Haitian Appreciation Thread

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Shout out to Kerby Joseph of the Lions and Mike Sainristil of the Commanders.

 

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*interview @ 4:17


01/7/25

 

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*Streaming now, about 1 hr long

https://www.thirteen.org/programs/the-creole-pig-haitis-great-loss/the-creole-pig-haitis-great-loss-AKAPw7/

Updated version of an older documentary called Haitian's Piggy Bank. Now streaming.It's premiering up on YouTube in a few weeks

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2/3/2025
ABOUT THE FILM

The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss recounts the story of a vital, resilient animal central to Haitian life for generations. Indigenous to Haiti, the Creole pig was a critical resource for peasant farmers. However, in the 1980s, an outbreak of swine flu, prompted USAID and the Haitian government to exterminate the entire population of Creole pigs. This drastic measure delivered a devastating economic blow to an already struggling nation.

The documentary explores how this mass culling accelerated Haiti’s economic decline while examining the political and social fallout. Featuring interviews with farmers, economists, educators, and political analysts, the film delves into Haiti’s history and politics to unpack the profound impact of this tragic event.

 

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Danielle Legros Georges, Boston's former Poet Laureate, has died | Dorchester Reporter

Danielle Legros Georges, a writer and teacher who was born in Haiti and served as Boston's Poet Laureate under Mayor Martin J. Walsh, died on Feb. 11 at her home in Dorchester, according to a post made by her family today. "Her partner Tom Laughlin and her brothers Gerard, Bernard, and Stephan...

www.dotnews.com

 

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2025 Class For Black Boy Writes/Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative Unveiled

The Black Boy Writes/Black Girl Writes initiative has unveiled its 2025 class.

deadline.com

02/18/25

EXCLUSIVE: Writer Mike Gauyo (Insecure, Ginny & Georgia) and Coverfly have announced the 2025 class of the Black Boy Writes & Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative, a talent incubator for up-and-coming Black writers.


The new cohort of 10 mentees came together following a global search for emerging storytellers across the Black diaspora. Each writer will have access to monthly roundtables with established writers/industry leaders; writing workshops to fine-tune their scripts and prepare them for fellowships, generals, and staffing opportunities; and general meetings with networks and production companies. Participants will also each receive the latest edition of Final Draft’s screenwriting software, at the end of the year having the opportunity to be read by Gauyo’s agents at Culture Creative and managers at M88 for representation consideration

 

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02/17/25

https://www.wdtn.com/as-seen-on-2-news/springfield-in-spotlight-haitian-migrants-support-structure/

 

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Haitians in the Heartland

The series highlights the voices of Haitian Americans in Springfield as they share stories of resilience, cultural identity and adaptation. Each episode offers an intimate look into their experiences, from immigration journeys to building a sense of belonging in America. The project celebrates the strength and vibrancy of Springfield’s Haitian diaspora.

In new series, Haitian Americans in Springfield tell their own stories​

February 19, 2025

Left to right: Luckens Merzius, Virginelle Jerome, and Miguelito Jerome are radio professionals from Haiti who are now living and working in Springfield.

Note from the editor: In the past year, many untrue stories have been told about Haitian-Americans living in Springfield, Ohio. We started this series, Haitians in the Heartland, at the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices at WYSO to help our listeners and readers better understand the Haitian diaspora in southwest Ohio and beyond and to allow Haitian-Americans to tell their own stories.
This series results from six months of close collaboration with a group of Springfield residents from Haiti. We originally got to know our producers because they were involved in an internet radio station in Springfield called New Diaspora Live. They wanted to collaborate with us to share their stories with a broader audience. In the first episode, you'll meet three of our storytellers: Miguelito Jerome, Virginelle Jerome, and Luckens Merzius. Miguelito and Virginelle are married.

 

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Haitian American who was the first black person in America to compose a full opera .

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/style/edmond-dede-morgiane-world-premiere-opera/index.html

 

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Haitian American who was the first black person in America to compose a full opera .

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/style/edmond-dede-morgiane-world-premiere-opera/index.html

Thanks. Wasnt aware that his family was from Ayiti.

 

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Thanks. Wasnt aware that his family was from Ayiti.

Yup, his parents came to New Orleans from Haiti in 1809.