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Nou pa dwe bliye Desalin

October 16th, 2010 · No Comments

Please meet us online at 5 p.m. this Sunday to celebrate the life, and honor the vision, of Jean-Jacques Dessalines. The video below will guide you to the conference room. You may enter it by visiting http://members.kci1804.com/conference,70321359 With the emergent technologies, we can accomplish much more than our ancestors. It is our responsibility to make [...]

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Tags: Events · Haiti Renaissance · Haitian History · Inspiration · Jean-Jacques Dessalines

Mother’s Day for Haitian Mothers this Sunday

May 28th, 2010 · No Comments

Happy Mother’s Day to  all! Despite the difficult situation in Haiti these days, we must do our best to support the mothers who will, according to tradition, make an effort to celebrate this Sunday. In addition to providing financial support to the best of our ability, we must continue to pray for a brighter tomorrow [...]

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Tags: Culture · Haitian Culture · Haitian History · Inspiration · Koze Vandredi

Haiti Renaissance: A Question for You

March 19th, 2010 · No Comments

It’s been over two months since a devastating earthquake struck Haiti. As an expatriate, what have you done for Haiti since the tragedy?  If you have done nothing yet, what do you intend to do? I suppose that we can reflect on the first question over  the weekend.  Of course, the second question applies if [...]

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Tags: Haiti Renaissance · Haiti will rise again · Haitian History · Inspiration

Marguerite Laurent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

March 12th, 2010 · No Comments

Broward County Libraries Division - African American Research Library and Cultural Center & Latin Americans United, Inc (LAU) Presents: A HAITI FORUM – On Haiti Riches, Sovereignty and Mobilizing Earthquake Relief with human rights, Healing and Dignity * Featuring Special Guest Speaker prominent human rights attorney, author and performance poet Ezili Dantò/Marguerite Laurent Founder and President, [...]

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Tags: Haitian History · Inspiration · Marguerite Laurent-Ezili Danto

Teleconference: Renaissance d’Haiti

February 11th, 2010 · No Comments

Tantot un mois depuis le seisme devastateur qui sema la panique dans la nation haitienne le 12 janvier 2010.  Un elan de compassion gagna les coeurs et les esprits de partout le monde.  Et, puisque le temps ne tient pas compte de notre douleur et de nos soucis, la vie continue… En tant que survivant(e)s, [...]

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Tags: Haiti Renaissance · Haitian Culture · Haitian History

Haiti will rise again

February 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Here are some words of comfort from B.P. Clarke. We appreciate all efforts to send strength to our brothers and sisters.  We will rebuild Port-au-Prince, the capital, and Haiti in general.  Let’s keep the faith.

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Tags: Haiti will rise again · Haitian History · Inspiration · Koze Vandredi · Port-au-Prince

Strength for Haiti

January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

A lot of us are worried about Haiti’s fate; we say that we feel helpless and disoriented. Not a chance! It is time for us to change our vocabulary; our thoughts will bring into our lives more helplessness and more disorientation.  What we need to do now is clear:  we have to keep sending loving [...]

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Tags: Haitian Culture · Haitian History · Inspiration · Koze Vandredi · Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince: Farewell to Our Brothers and Sisters

January 15th, 2010 · No Comments

No words can express our sadness.  Here’s some soothing music, from Vangelis, to honor the lives of our brothers and sisters who died during, or after, the earthquake.  This music will serve to soothe our souls as well. The Port-au-Prince that we knew is no longer… In solidarity, Florence

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Tags: Haitian History · Inspiration · Koze Vandredi · Port-au-Prince

Haiti in 2010

January 8th, 2010 · No Comments

Traditionally, as soon as a new year ushers in, we start making resolutions to improve our lives. In some instances, these resolutions are soon forgotten and we go back to our former practices, at the risk of having to deal with a guilty conscience. In the case of Haiti, it is obvious that a great [...]

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Tags: Haitian History · Inspiration · Koze Vandredi

Nu-Shah & Educa Vision

December 18th, 2009 · No Comments

This week, I am sharing two interesting announcements with you: I received an email from Loubert Chancy regarding a new musical group:  NU-SHAH.  The inaugural ball will take place on January 9, 2010, at Feathers Ballroom,  4343 State Road 7 (441), Suite 111.  For information, please call Richard at 954-257-6590. You will soon have more [...]

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Tags: Books · Culture · Educa Vision · Georges Loubert Chancy · Haitian History · Inspiration · Koze Vandredi