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SUMMARY:RETOUNEN LAKAY: PROTECTED STATUS\, POLICY SHIFTS & DEPORTATION
DESCRIPTION:Join immigration experts Ira Kurzban and Paul Christian Namphy for an urgent conversation on the realities of immigration policy\, deportation trends\, and the complexities surrounding Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This panel will unpack recent shifts in U.S. immigration law and their impact on the Haitian diaspora\, offering both legal insights and community-based responses.
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CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean
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SUMMARY:THE FUTURE OF LITTLE HAITI
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Children’s Trust and KLOTA\, this timely panel explores the evolving identity and future of the Little Haiti neighborhood. Panelists will discuss current challenges and opportunities related to gentrification\, education\, youth empowerment\, and community preservation. Learn how local organizations and residents are working to ensure Little Haiti’s cultural legacy remains strong for future generations. \nPresented by
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SUMMARY:HAITIANS AN AYITI\, HAITIANS ANDEYÒ: STORIES FROM HOME & ABROAD — PANEL
DESCRIPTION:HAITIANS AN AYITI\, HAITIANS ANDEYÒ: STORIES FROM HOME & ABROAD\, with Lyonel Gerdes (Miami\, Florida)\, Hervé Fanini-Lemoine (Forgotten Essentials)\, Daniel-Gérard Rouzier (Mémoires d’un Fou)\, and Bito David (My Haitian Neighbor: A Cultural Handshake). Moderated by Chokarella creator and host Carel Pedre. In English and Haitian Creole.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/haitians-an-ayiti-haitians-andeyo-stories-from-home-abroad-panel-2/
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CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean
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SUMMARY:HAITIAN CURRENTS: CULTURE\, IDENTITY & TURBULENCE — PANEL
DESCRIPTION:HAITIAN CURRENTS: CULTURE\, IDENTITY & TURBULENCE\, with Nadege Fleurimond (Haiti Uncovered) and Isabelle Camille (Sole’s Mom: A Transgender Journey of Love\, Loss\, and Letting Go).  Moderated by Ketsia Theodore-Pharel. In English.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/haitian-currents-culture-identity-turbulence-panel/
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CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean
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SUMMARY:NARRATIVES OF RESISTANCE: UNBREAKABLE BONDS & REVOLUTIONARY LOVE — PANEL
DESCRIPTION:NARRATIVES OF RESISTANCE: UNBREAKABLE BONDS & REVOLUTIONARY LOVE\, with Edwidge Danticat (We’re Alone)\, Myriam J.A. Chancy (Village Weavers)\, and Fabienne Josaphat (Kingdom of No Tomorrow). Moderated by Vania André\, editor-in-chief and publisher of The Haitian Times. In English.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/narratives-of-resistance-unbreakable-bonds-revolutionary-love-panel/
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SUMMARY:“CARIBBEAN ART & CULTURE: INSPIRED STORIES & CREATIONS” – PANEL
DESCRIPTION:In this live event on Miami Book Fair Online\, Caribbean artists and authors will share their work and perspectives through a series of individual interviews. ESTELLE-SARAH BULLE (Basses terres) will explore the richness of Caribbean identities through her stories\, while ARTHUR FRANCIETTA will reveal how his designs reflect the cultural influences of the Caribbean. MICHAEL ROCH (Tè mawon) will delve into the Afro-Caribbean diaspora with his speculative fiction. ZAKA TOTO\, creator of Zist magazine\, will offer insights into contemporary Caribbean culture through his editorial work. Focusing on Haiti\, PHILOMÉ ROBERT (Vagabondages éphémères) will discuss the poetic themes of his work\, followed by GARY VICTOR (Taxi-moto)\, who will share his satirical take on Haitian reality. GERDA CADOSTIN (Laisse folie courir) will close the event by reflecting on the heritage and challenges of the Haitian diaspora. Moderated by NICOLAS DOYARD\, Cultural & Education Attaché\, Villa Albertine. In French.   \nPRESENTED BY \n \n \nWITH THE SUPPORT OF MEDIA PARTNERS \n \nBuy Basses terres – Bulle \nBuy Tè mawon – Roch \nBuy Vagabondages éphémères – Robert \nBuy Laisse folie courir – Cadostin
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CATEGORIES:On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
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SUMMARY:“CULTURAL LEGACIES: WISDOM\, WELLNESS & EDUCATION IN LATINX & CARIBBEAN NARRATIVES” – PANEL
DESCRIPTION:Four dynamic voices whose works reflect the rich cultural legacies of the Latinx and Caribbean experience. Haitian author BERWICK AUGUSTIN’s The Education Formula: Maximizing the Village tackles the crucial role of education in social development. EDWARD PAULINO’s Refranes de mi Abuelita revisits timeless Dominican sayings that convey ancestral wisdom\, with illustrator SCHEREZADE GARCÍA enhancing the journey through vibrant artwork that captures the spirit of migration and memory. RAQUEL REICHARD’s Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind\, Body & Spirit offers a guide to healing and empowerment\, crafted specifically for Latina women navigating modern life. Together\, these authors provide unique insights into the intersections of heritage\, well-being\, and education across their communities. Moderated by M.J. FIEVRE\, ReadCaribbean coordinator and author of The Ultimate Book of Confidence for Teen Girls: A Survival Guide for Navigating Life with Ease. Special introduction by LISA PRATT-SANCHEZ\, author of Working on a Project Called Life: You Are Chosen! Now\, Let’s Move Forward. \nPRESENTED BY \n \nWITH THE SUPPORT OF MEDIA PARTNERS \n \nBuy The Education Formula: Maximizing the Village – Augustin \nBuy Refranes de mi Abuelita – Paulino \nBuy Refranes de mi Abuelita – García \nBuy Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind\, Body & Spirit – Reichard \nBuy The Ultimate Book of Confidence for Teen Girls: A Survival Guide for Navigating Life with Ease – Fievre
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/cultural-legacies-wisdom-wellness-education-in-latinx-caribbean-narratives-panel/
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CATEGORIES:On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
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SUMMARY:VOICES OF HAITI: STORIES IN THREE LANGUAGES
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL EVENT! \nHaiti is a land of richness\, not just in its culture and history but also in the languages that tell its tales. Join this online session for a heartfelt discussion between three distinct Haitian authors: PASCALE DOXY\, Les Enfants de la cause/Heirs to a Cause\, who crafts tales of intrigue in French\, SHERLEY LOUIS\, Silans Konfyans: Yon Lanmou San Fontyè\, who paints vivid images of society’s ebb and flow in Haitian Creole\, and MARJORY SHEBA\, Advice to My Daughter: 99 Lessons on Love\, Life\, Success\, and Society\, who shares life’s wisdom in English. Their narratives\, while distinct in language\, converge in their love and reflection of their Haitian roots. Together\, they explore how their chosen language has shaped their storytelling\, the personal experiences it brings forth\, and the intimate connection between language and identity. In English \nThis program will be recorded for on-demand viewing at MiamiBookFairOnline.com. \nBuy Les Enfants de la cause/Heirs to a Cause. – Doxy \nAchte Silans Konfyans: Yon Lanmou San Fontyè. – Louis \n  \nSponsored by \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWith Thanks to Media Partners
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/voices-of-haiti-stories-in-three-languages/
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CATEGORIES:On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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SUMMARY:CELEBRATING & PRESERVING HAITIAN PATRIMOINE
DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into the rich tapestry of Haitian patrimoine\, capturing its essence and importance in shaping the nation’s identity. Panelists – who include JEAN WILFRID BERTRAND\, director general of the National Archives of Haiti\, DOMINIQUE DUPUY\, permanent delegate of Haiti to UNESCO\, and PATRICK DURANDIS\, Heritage Preservation Institute director – will shed light on the multifaceted aspects of Haitian heritage\, from its vibrant arts and music to its oral traditions\, architectural marvels\, and cherished cultural rituals. This session will also highlight collaborative initiatives and strategies aimed at celebrating and ensuring the continuity of Haitian patrimoine for generations to come. In Haitian Creole \nThis program will be recorded for on-demand viewing at MiamiBookFairOnline.com. \nSponsored by \n \n  \n  \n  \nWith Thanks to Media Partners
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/celebrating-preserving-haitian-patrimoine/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T140000
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SUMMARY:Dealing With the Plague of Insecurity
DESCRIPTION:Insecurity is a significant obstacle to improving living conditions in Haiti. Would sending an international force help pull Haiti out of the quagmire? This panel will explore the issue of insecurity in Haiti and its impact on the country’s ability to improve living conditions for its citizens. The panelists will discuss the root causes of insecurity\, including political instability\, poverty\, and social unrest\, and explore potential solutions. They will also discuss the possibility of sending an international force to help address the problem\, including the benefits and drawbacks of such an approach.\n \nRÉGINALD DELVA has an extensive background in security and military affairs. He completed his secondary education at the Institution Saint Louis de Gonzague in Haiti and pursued his military studies at the United States Military Academy at West Point\, N.Y.\, from 1987 to 1991. After receiving his commission as a second lieutenant\, Delva served as an instructor at the Military Academy in Haiti from 1991 to 1994.\n  \nFurthering his education\, Delva studied investigative sciences at Florida’s Metro Dade Police Department from 1995 to 1996. In 1999\, he underwent technical training in negotiations and communication technology to combat organized crime in Mexico. He has held various advisory roles in security\, including serving as a security advisor for Haiti’s secretary of state for public security (1996-1998) the American embassy in Port-au-Prince (1998-2002)\, and Haiti’s minister of justice (2004-2005).\n  \nIn addition to his advisory roles\, Delva worked as a security advisor for President J.M. Martelly from 2010 to 2011\, before being appointed secretary of state for public security (2011-2014). He then served as minister of the interior and territorial communities from 2014 to 2015. Delva has been responsible for the organization Alerte Haiti since 2005\, and is currently a security consultant and general director of Delva Consulting.\n  \nCLARENS RENOIS is a distinguished Haitian journalist with an extensive career in both government and civic life. He earned a degree in communications from the Faculté des Sciences Humaines at the University of Haiti\, and later pursued further journalism studies in the U.S. and Europe.\n  \nRising to prominence following the fall of Jean-Claude Duvalier’s regime in 1986\, Renois had already been serving as the news editor at Radio Metropole for two years; throughout his time there he taught journalism courses at various schools and conducted seminars across Haiti. He has held positions with numerous international media organizations\, including Voice of America\, CNN\, ABC (U.S.)\, and CBC (Canada)\, as well as serving as a correspondent for Radio France International and Radio Suisse Romande. In recent years\, Renois has served as bureau chief in Port-au-Prince for Agence France Presse and has managed HPNHAITI.COM (Haiti Press Network). He has also explored television\, hosting shows like Perspectives and Tutti Frutti\, and serving as a program director. Expanding his journalistic reach\, he launched a business producing documentaries and founded Vues d’Haiti magazine.\n  \nBeyond his impressive career in journalism\, Renois is a highly sought-after host and emcee for Haiti’s most prestigious social galas. As a former presidential candidate\, he is the author of Sortir Haïti du Chaos and is a well-known voice actor for Mona Guérin’s Woy! Les Voilà! and Sophia Désir’s VIP. He has been married to a professional woman who works for the United Nations\, and together they’ve raised three sons.\n  \nMARIE-LUCIE BONHOMME is a courageous and dedicated Haitian journalist who has spent the majority of her 42-year career hosting various shows on Radio Vision 2000. She established her reputation as a journalist during the second downfall of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004. Bonhomme is a graduate of the State University of Haiti and has studied at institutions in Paris and Belgium. She has also served as director of information for Radio Vision 2000.\n  \nBonhomme has been recognized for her intrepid journalism and unwavering commitment to the public’s right to news\, even in the face of life-threatening danger. She was recently honored as a “heroic woman” by Vital Voices Global Partnership at the Kennedy Center. Despite frequent death threats and attacks on her station\, she continues to work tirelessly to inform the public\, exemplifying her dedication to journalism and the people of Haiti.\n  \nIn addition to her work in radio\, Bonhomme has been involved in various community initiatives. She collaborated with fellow journalist Danielle Saint-Lot\, now a Haitian government official\, to expand the work of Vital Voices into the Americas; together they’ve reached out to thousands of women in Haiti\, providing support and preparation for those seeking to run for office. Bonhomme’s unwavering commitment to her career and her country continues to inspire others and pave the way for future generations of journalists in Haiti.\n  \nETZER EMILE is a prominent Haitian economist\, business consultant\, and author born September 1\, 1985\, in Cavaillon\, who holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Université Quisqueya. He is also the founder and CEO of Haiti Efficace\, a business consulting firm\, and serves as president of Fondation Avenir. As a distinguished economist and consultant\, Emile has worked with various public sector programs and entities\, including the ministries of commerce and industry\, tourism\, and national education\, as well as the prime minister’s office. In 2012\, he began teaching at Université Quisqueya and has directed its Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation since 2015.\n  \nAdditionally\, Emile hosts an economic show on TV\, radio\, and social media\, and for the past eight years has spoken at conferences in more than 100 cities in Haiti on topics such as civic education\, financial literacy\, and entrepreneurship. In November 2017\, he published Haiti has chosen to become a poor country: The twenty reasons that prove it\, which has sold more than 25\,000 copies.\n  \nIn December 2020\, Emile officially inaugurated the offices of his consulting firm\, Haiti Efficace\, and launched Fondation Avenir\, the latter of which formalizes and centralizes his various nonprofit social activities\, including free interventions\, conferences\, and youth support in financial education\, civic education\, personal development\, and entrepreneurship.\n  \nEmile’s accomplishments have garnered numerous accolades and distinctions\, including being named one of the 20 most influential young individuals in Haiti in 2017 by Ticket Magazine. In 2018\, he received recognition from Stop Accidents for his efforts in combating road accidents in Haiti\, and Challenges magazine listed him among the top 10 personalities of the year. He is also a 2019 recipient of the YoPro Prize for his positive impact on Haitian society\, and was nominated by Le Nouvelliste as one of its 12 personalities of the year.
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SUMMARY:Creole in Context: The Challenges and Opportunities of Promoting Haitian Creole Language and Culture
DESCRIPTION:This panel will examine the status of Haitian Creole language and culture\, exploring the issues of language\, writing\, and reading that have arisen over time. The panelists\, including members of the Academy and other experts\, will discuss the significance of Creole in Haitian society\, the challenges in fully embracing it\, and strategies for promoting its use and development. The panelists will discuss the historical and cultural factors that have influenced the use of Creole in Haiti and some of the challenges that Haitians face in learning and using the language. They will also explore potential solutions to these challenges\, including the role that education and language policy could play in promoting the use of Creole.\n  \nBITO DAVID is a Haitian-born writer\, poet\, and intellectual activist from Pétion-Ville. He completed his primary and secondary education at Institution St. Joseph and Petit Seminaire College St. Martial before studying at the Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine\, where he specialized in economics and rural development as an agronomist engineer. In 1991\, he moved to South Florida in the U.S.\, where he continued his education and earned a degree in management and administration\, and a master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University\, focusing on cultural education foundations.\n  \nDavid has worked extensively in education in Florida\, serving as a public relations and multicultural communications specialist for Palm Beach County School District. His role involved establishing and maintaining communication and collaboration mechanisms and programs between the school system\, Haitian community\, parents\, media\, businesses\, and community organizations to foster greater involvement in education. He is passionate about integrating Haitian culture into multicultural celebrations in the U.S.\n  \nIn May 2005\, David received the Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) in recognition of his initiatives and activities promoting and celebrating Haitian Heritage Month in the U.S.\, particularly in South Florida. He also received the Distinguished Service Award in May 2008 from Toussaint L’Ouverture High School for Arts and Social Justice for his exemplary service\, devotion\, and loyalty to his community.\n  \nIn addition to his professional roles\, David is an accomplished writer and poet who has authored numerous articles in local newspapers and magazines in the U.S. He’s published several books on various topics\, including Haiti’s socioeconomic and political situation\, philosophy\, love\, humanism\, and everyday life. His extensive bibliography is organized into several series\, including Speculations and Philosophies\, Humanism\, Haitimanya\, Haitian Political Conjuncture\, Haiti and Its Communes\, Culture and Haitian Heritage\, Immortal Haitian Characters\, Phantasms\, Variety\, Language and Creole Culture\, Kolibri and Creole Literature.\n  \nThrough his literary work\, David focuses on critical interests such as the elevation of humanity to higher cosmic consciousness; the celebration of humanism as a philosophy of social emancipation; the acknowledgment of Haiti and the Haitian people’s contributions to world history; the promotion of Haitian cultural\, historical\, and social identity; the repatriation of Haiti’s human resources; the development of Creole language as the Haitian people’s sociolinguistic identity; the involvement of all Haitian citizens in Haiti’s development; the emergence of visionary\, competent\, and integral leadership to serve as a lever for Haiti’s development; and the emancipation of the Haitian people to reach a level of awareness that motivates their liberation.\n  \nANIVINCE JEAN-BAPTISTE\, a Haitian poet and cultural advocate\, was born in the North West Department of Haiti in the late 1980s. His academic background in anthropology\, sociology\, and cultural administration laid the foundation for his deep-rooted passion for Creole culture. As a dedicated member of the Koukouy Society and co-founder of various cultural organizations\, including Tanbou-Literè and Observatoire Patrimoine\, Jean-Baptiste has significantly impacted the literary scene in Haiti and the Caribbean.\n  \nFrom 2017 to 2021\, Jean-Baptiste hosted the literary radio show Pawòl Kreyòl on Signal FM\, a program initiated by historian Michel Soukar. Since 2021\, he has been contributing to the cultural page of the Haitian daily Le Nouvelliste. His commitment to promoting Creole literature led him to establish the Festival Entènasyonal Literati Kreyòl (FEL) in 2019\, marking the first-ever Creole literature event in the Caribbean.\n  \nThroughout his career\, Jean-Baptiste has facilitated numerous poetry workshops and conferences in Haiti and internationally. His poetry has been translated into Spanish and English and featured in various anthologies. His published works\, such as Ma ville archipel de verres / Mo bosal and Géométrie de l’absence\, showcase his unique poetic voice and depth of emotion. Jean-Baptiste’s literary accomplishments have garnered him prestigious invitations to events such as the Salon National du Livre à Jacmel and Little Haiti Book Festival. His contributions to Creole literature have also earned him accolades\, including the Prix d’Excellence GRAHN de la littérature d’expression créole and the Ten Outstanding Young Persons award for cultural achievements by the Jeune Chambre Internationale. His inspiring journey as a poet and cultural advocate continues to enrich the literary landscape and foster a deeper appreciation for Creole culture and expression.\n  \nROGEDA DORCE DORCIL\, a distinguished linguist and educator\, hails from Fort Jacques\, a commune of Petion-Ville in Port-au-Prince\, Haiti. He holds a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the Faculté de Linguistique Appliquée at the Université d’État d’Haïti and a master’s degree in language sciences from the Université de Franche-Comté in Besançon\, France. Since 1980\, he has taught French\, literature\, and Creole at various high schools and colleges throughout Haiti.\n  \nIn 1995\, Dorcil joined the faculty of applied linguistics of the the Université d’État d’Haïti as an ethnolinguistics professor\, has served as its dean since May 2012\, and contributed to the research department as a technician and researcher. His involvement in numerous field research projects with or for the faculty of applied linguistics includes the Haitian Creole Orthographic Dictionary\, the Preliminary Dictionary of Haitian Creole Language Frequencies\, the Haitian Creole Agricultural Dictionary\, and a study on Haitian women’s attitudes toward menstruation. With his extensive experience in linguistics and education\, he continues to be an influential figure in Haitian academia and has made invaluable contributions to studying and promoting Haitian language and culture.\n \nIn addition to his academic pursuits\, Dorcil is a dedicated pastor\, leading the Église Chrétienne de L’Unité\, an evangelical church in Fort-Jacques\, and overseeing an evangelical theology institute in Petion-Ville.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/creole-in-context-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-promoting-haitian-creole-language-and-culture/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20221023T072226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T214800Z
UID:48972-1668884400-1668888000@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:“Caribbean Layouts”: Jessica Oublié\, Ralph Penel Pierre & Chevelin Pierre
DESCRIPTION:Graphic artists and writers from Guadeloupe\, Martinique\, and Haiti provide perspectives on how to better craft graphic novels and comic books that honor Caribbean sensibilities. With Jessica Oublié (Guadeloupe/Martinique)\, Ralph Penel Pierre (Haiti)\, and Chevelin Pierre (Haiti)\, moderated by author and ReadCaribbean coordinator M.J. Fievre . Special introduction by Anthoni Dominguez\, director of Villa Albertine\, Miami. In French with English subtitles. \n  \nIn partnership with \n \n    \n                  Sponsored by                                 associate sponsor \n  \nWith thanks to media partners 
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/caribbean-layouts-jessica-oublie-ralph-penel-pierre-chevelin-pierre/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20221023T071009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215012Z
UID:48966-1668877200-1668880800@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:“Writing Children\, Writing Ourselves”: Janet Morrison\, Jean Hawthorn-DaCosta & Juleus Ghunta
DESCRIPTION:Children’s writers from Jamaica get together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the island’s independence\, and explore the continuity and convergence of childhood and adulthood in Caribbean fiction. With Janet Morrison on A Different Me\, A Better You\, Jean Hawthorn-DaCosta on Leroy: Adventures of a Yaad Boy\, and Juleus Ghunta on Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows. Moderating is author Opal Palmer Adisa\, Portia Dreams. \n                    Sponsored by                                  associate sponsor \nWith thanks to media partners
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/writing-children-writing-ourselves-janet-morrison-jean-hawthorn-dacosta-juleus-ghunta/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Fiction,On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20221023T070344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215100Z
UID:48959-1668870000-1668873600@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:“Children’s Lit in Cuba\, Puerto Rico & Haiti”: Terry Catasús Jennings\, Raúl Colón\, Lesléa Newman\, Elizabeth Baez & M.J. Fievre
DESCRIPTION:Writers and illustrators from Cuba\, Puerto-Rico\, and Haiti put forth visions for a more expansive future in Caribbean literature for young readers. With Terry Catasús Jennings and Raúl Colón (Cuba) on The Little House of Hope\, Lesléa Newman and Elizabeth Baez (Puerto Rico) on Alicia and The Hurricane: A Story of Puerto Rico/Alicia Y El Huracán: Un cuento de Puerto Rico\, and M.J. Fievre (Haiti) on The Ocean Lives There. \n                    Sponsored by                                  associate sponsor \nWith thanks to media partners
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/childrens-lit-in-cuba-puerto-rico-haiti-terry-catasus-jennings-raul-colon-leslea-newman-elizabeth-baez-m-j-fievre/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Fiction,On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20221023T065418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215356Z
UID:48953-1668862800-1668866400@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:“Our Beautiful and Corrupted Islands”: Pamela Mordecai\, Mc. Donald Dixon & Celeste Mohammed
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean writers explore the dichotomies that permeate life in the Caribbean\, a place that is vibrant and joyous but also riddled with corruption and violence. They discuss the fascinating traditions and values that bind Caribbean people\, but also the literal and metaphorical walls that divide them and the struggle to overcome the consequences imposed by such artificial boundaries. With Pamela Mordecai (Jamaica) on A Fierce Green Place: New and Selected Poems\, Mc. Donald Dixon (St. Lucia) on A Scream in the Shadows\, and Celeste Mohammed (Trinidad and Tobago) on Pleasantview: A Novel in Stories. Moderating is ReadJamaica’s Kellie Magnus. \n                    Sponsored by                                  associate sponsor \nWith thanks to media partners
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/our-beautiful-and-corrupted-islands-pamela-mordecai-mc-donald-dixon-celeste-mohammed/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Fiction,On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20221023T064344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215110Z
UID:48943-1668855600-1668859200@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:“Caribbean Myths & Realities”: Jasmine Sealy\, Opal Palmer Adisa\, & Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
DESCRIPTION:Four Caribbean writers discuss the unreality of reality and the truth of the fantastic in their work. Jasmine Sealy (Barbados) on The Island of Forgetting\, Opal Palmer Adisa (Jamaica) on The Storyteller’s Return: Story Poems\, and Ayanna Lloyd Banwo (Trinidad) on When We Were Birds: A Novel. Moderating is Myriam J. A. Chancy (Haiti)\, author of What Storm\, What Thunder. \n            Media Partners
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/caribbean-myths-realities-jasmine-sealy-opal-palmer-adisa-ayanna-lloyd-banwo/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Fiction,On Demand,Poetry,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20220503T185024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T165344Z
UID:47120-1652623200-1652626800@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:The Sounds of Joy and Pain: A New Understanding of Traditional Haitian Music\, Konpa\, and Rap Kreyòl with M. Mushy Widmaier\, Georgio Léon-Émile\, and Ed Rainer Sainvil
DESCRIPTION:For a long time\, the term “Haitian music” mostly referred to several styles\, including roots music and konpa. In the past few years\, however\, rap kreyòl and reggae have gained in popularity\, with artists using these genres to denounce the injustices that exist in the country. This panel answers the question: With so many influences from other countries\, what is the future of Haitian music? With Haitian jazz musician\, composer and arranger Mushy Widmaier; musicologist and author of Tambours Frappés\, Haïtiens Campés\, Ed Rainer Sainvil; and radio host Georges “Georgio” Léon-Émile.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/the-sounds-of-joy-and-pain-a-new-understanding-of-traditional-haitian-music-konpa-and-rap-kreyol-with-m-mushy-widmaier-georgio-leon-emile-and-ed-rainer-sainvil/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20220503T183603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T165633Z
UID:47110-1652018400-1652022000@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:A Celebration of the 100th birthday of two Haitian literary masters: Jacques Stephen Alexis and Émile Célestin Mégie with Arnold Antonin\, Marc Exavier\, Angelucci Manigat\, and Lyonel Trouillot
DESCRIPTION:Visit https://www.facebook.com/MiamiBookFair/live_videos to watch live. \nThis year\, we celebrate in memoriam the 100th birthday of two Haitian literary masters: Jacques Stephen Alexis and Émile Célestin Mégie. More than just a brilliant intellectual\, Alexis was also an active participant in the social and political debates of his time; born in April 1922\, he’s believed to have been killed by the regime of François “Papa Doc” Duvalier. Born in October 1922\,  Mégie (also known as “Togiram”) was a journalist\, writer\, poet\, and novelist. A defender of the Haitian Creole language since the 1940s\, he wrote in both Haitian Creole and French. The panelists celebrating these two extraordinary trailblazers include writers Lyonel Trouillot and Marc Exavier\, film director Arnold Antonin\, and founder of The Haitian Voice\, Angelucci Manigat.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/a-celebration-of-the-100th-birthday-of-two-haitian-literary-masters-jacques-stephen-alexis-and-emile-celestin-megie-with-arnold-antonin-marc-exavier-angelucci-manigat-and-lyonel-trouillot/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20211026T061442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T214442Z
UID:41129-1637496000-1637499600@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Pachanga: The Middle-Grade Fantasy Edition
DESCRIPTION:In Chantel Acevedo’s Muse Squad #2: The Mystery of the Tenth\, Callie is finally getting the hang of being one of the nine muses of Greek mythology\, when she gets news of an unprecedented tenth. In Donna Barba Higuera’s The Last Cuentista\, Petra wakes on a new planet\, the only person who remembers the Earth\, which was destroyed by a comet centuries ago. Malicious spirits\, witchy grandmothers\, and curse reversals are just the job for Claribel A. Ortega’s Ghost Squad. Karla Arenas Valenti’s Lotería offers a perilous game of chance where the turn of a card could change one’s destiny. Moderated by Carmen A. Baker\, Miami-Dade Public Library System. \nGrades 3 – 7 \nGhost Squad Learning Resources \nSponsored by
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/virtual-pachanga-the-middle-grade-fantasy-edition/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Children's + Teens,Middle Grade Books,Most Watched ReadCaribbean 2021,On Demand,Panel,Picture Books,ReadCaribbean,Young Adult Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20211026T054202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T010316Z
UID:41115-1637496000-1637499600@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Getting Haiti Out of the Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Transcript in English available on http://www.sosyetekoukouy.org/koukouy-tv \nIn Batailles électorales et crises politiques en Haïti (1807-1957)/Electoral Battles and Political Crises in Haiti (1807-1957)(C3Editions)\, historian Victor “Master Ben” Benoît traces the political and social vulnerability of a country in the chokehold of political crises and electoral battles\, starting with its independence in 1804 and ending with President François “Papa Doc” Duvalier’s ascent to power in 1957. In Dans l’enfer du parlement/In the Hell of Parliament\, Jerry Tardieu – congressman for the district of Petion-Ville\, Haiti\, and the minority leader of the Haitian lower Chamber – recounts his experience as a deputy representing his district in the last legislature. Moderated by Rose Bleus\, Ph.D.\, Sosyete Koukouy of Miami. In Haitian Creole with English subtitles. \nSponsored by \n \n  \n  \n  \nWith thanks to our ReadCaribbean media partners    \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/getting-haiti-out-of-the-crisis/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Most Watched ReadCaribbean 2021,Nonfiction,On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20211026T052544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T175004Z
UID:41112-1637496000-1637499600@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Afro-Caribbean Men: Stories of Triumph & Empowerment Part II
DESCRIPTION:Transcript in English available on http://www.sosyetekoukouy.org/koukouy-tv \nFirst published in French in 1996\, later published in English\, revised and augmented in 1999\, Patrick Lemoine’s (Haiti) Fort-Dimanche\, Fort-La-Mort/Fort Dimanche\, Dungeon of Death is a poignant testimony of his years spent in the jails of Fort-Dimanche under the regime of Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier. It bears witness to the extraordinary capacity of a man to face adversity and horror while fighting to maintain his dignity. Moderated by author M.J. Fievre\, ReadCaribbean coordinator. In Haitian Creole with English subtitles. \nSponsored by \n \n  \n  \n  \nWith thanks to our ReadCaribbean media partners    \n \n 
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/afro-caribbean-men-stories-of-triumph-empowerment-part-ii/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Here In Florida,Nonfiction,On Demand,Panel,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20211026T051829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215526Z
UID:41110-1637496000-1637499600@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Afro-Caribbean Men: Stories of Triumph & Empowerment Part I
DESCRIPTION:Transcript in English available on http://www.sosyetekoukouy.org/koukouy-tv \nIn his memoir Saga Boy: My Life of Blackness and Becoming\, Antonio Michael Downing (Trinidad) traces the arc\, through loss and displacement\, of his search for identity\, from a boy in a tiny village in the tropical forests of Trinidad raised by his religious grandmother\, to becoming a “Saga Boy” – a West Indian playboy archetype – living in Canada. As a 14-year-old\, Marlon Peterson (Trinidad) suffered terrible violence. At 19 he was involved in a violent crime himself and served seven years in prison as a result. His memoir\, Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist’s Freedom Song\, demands a shift from punishment to healing\, an end to prisons\, and a new vision of justice. Moderated by author M.J. Fievre\, ReadCaribbean coordinator. In English. \nSponsored by \n \n  \n  \n  \nWith thanks to our ReadCaribbean media partners    \n \n 
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/afro-caribbean-men-stories-of-triumph-empowerment-part-i/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Here In Florida,Most Watched ReadCaribbean 2021,Nonfiction,On Demand,Panel,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20211026T045845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215441Z
UID:41092-1637496000-1637499600@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Modern Caribbean Fiction: Power\, Disaster & Rebirth
DESCRIPTION:Transcript in English available on http://www.sosyetekoukouy.org/koukouy-tv \nIn her debut How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House: A Novel\, Cherie S.A. Jones (Barbados) tells a story of four people in Barbados\, each with their own tale of violence – as victims or perpetrators – who are desperate to escape their legacy of bloodshed in a so-called “paradise.” Myriam J. A. Chancy’s (Haiti) What Storm\, What Thunder: A Novel recounts the aftermath of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince\, delivering both a haunting record of heartbreaking trauma and a testimony to the tenacity of the human spirit. In Hurricane Summer: A Novel\, Asha Bromfield’s (Jamaica) debut follows Tilla\, a young woman with an often-absent Jamaican father. A family trip to the island might be a chance to discover what life in Jamaica has always held for him. But as she learns about the dark secrets that lie beyond the veil of paradise\, there is also a hurricane approaching. Moderated by author M.J. Fievre\, ReadCaribbean coordinator. In English. \nSponsored by \n \n  \n  \n  \nWith thanks to our ReadCaribbean media partners   
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/modern-caribbean-fiction-power-disaster-rebirth/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Fiction,Here In Florida,Most Watched ReadCaribbean 2021,On Demand,Panel,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20211026T003245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T214510Z
UID:41062-1637409600-1637413200@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Bunkmates\, Besties\, Boyfriends: Three Irresistible Romances
DESCRIPTION:In Sarah Dass’ Where the Rhythm Takes You\, Reyna’s childhood best friend and first love comes roaring back into her life as a VIP guest at her family’s seaside resort in Tobago. A Brazilian teen pop star’s public image takes a dive after a messy public breakup – until she’s set up with a swoon-worthy fake boyfriend in Like a Love Song by Gabriela Martins. In Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe\, a “merch girl” on an influencer’s tour bus gets a new bunkmate\, who is grumpy\, combative\, and also the hottest guy she’s ever seen. Moderated by Alli Hoff Kosik\, The SSR Podcast. \nGrades 9 – 12 \nSponsored by
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/bunkmates-besties-boyfriends-three-irresistible-romances/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Children's + Teens,Most Watched Panels 2021,Most Watched ReadCaribbean 2021,On Demand,Panel,ReadCaribbean,Young Adult Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20211025T033550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T010122Z
UID:40788-1637150400-1637154000@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:In Conversation: On Cuban Memory Wars: Retrospective Politics in Revolution and Exile
DESCRIPTION:In Cuban Memory Wars: Retrospective Politics in Revolution and Exile\, Michael J. Bustamante\, Ph.D.\, associate professor and the Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami\, argues that Cubans’ battles over the past helped shape the course of Cuban history itself. Beyond the polarized vision seemingly set in stone today – the revolution as deliverance from inequality versus paradise lost – there might be a more inclusive national narrative. Moderated by John Gutierrez\, assistant professor at John Jay College\, City University of New York. \nSponsored by
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/in-conversation-on-cuban-memory-wars-retrospective-politics-in-revolution-and-exile/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Here In Florida,Miami Reads,Most Watched ReadCaribbean 2021,Nonfiction,On Demand,ReadCaribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20210423T002336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T002336Z
UID:28249-1622372400-1622377800@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Taptap Krik? Krak! Books and Music for Families
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to View Event \nTaptap Krik? Krak! Books and Music for Families. Storytelling with Muriel Johnson\, Jude Joseph\, Charlot Lucien\, and Paula C. Pean. Books with Angie Bell\, Tico Armand\, Danielle Joseph\, OliGa\, and Imane Kernizan. Music with Inez Barlatier. Cooking with Nadege Fleurimond. Hosted by Mahalia Solages.  Includes a special segment with the Haitian Ladies Network. \nDownload and color your own taptap for a chance to win a book and be featured in the next episode of Taptap Krik? Krak! Deadline: May 23. Open to kids 0-12. After coloring your taptap\, send a picture of yourself holding the drawing to littlehaitibookfestival@gmail.com and tag us @miamibookfair. \nDownload Your Coloring Page Here \n \nTaptap Krik? Krak! Books and Music for Families is part of Miami Book Fair’s ReadCaribbean programs\, sponsored in part by the Green Family Foundation\, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/taptap-krik-krak-books-and-music-for-families/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Children’s Alley Online,ReadCaribbean,TapTap Krik? Krak!,Year Round
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20210423T002013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T002013Z
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SUMMARY:Gray Areas: Human Relations and Critical Thinking in the Era of Social Media (Refleksyon sou enfliyans medya sosyal)
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to View Event \nGray Areas: Human Relations and Critical Thinking in the Era of Social Media (Refleksyon sou enfliyans medya sosyal) with researcher Herve Fanini-Lemoine and Haitian radio and TV personality Carel Pedre. Moderated by Myrtha Wroy\, M.S. Includes special segments with artist Vanessa Charlot and Haitian radio personality Elizabeth Guerin from Island TV. \nThere is no doubt that social media has changed the world. Information that used to take days or weeks to spread is now instantly available around the globe\, and access to this information is just a mouse click away. Whether it is traditional media\, or a personal post gone viral\, information is now spreading faster than it ever has\, and it is not always reliable information. \nIn this panel\, we examine the toll of social media on interpersonal relationships\, and the influence of Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, Whatsapp\, etc.\, at the social\, political\, and economic level. \nPa gen dout\, medya sosyal chanje lemond. Enfòmasyon ki te konn pran jou oswa semèn pou simaye disponib kou yo parèt kounye a toupatou sou Latè\, epi pou jwenn enfòmasyon sa yo se annik klike. Ke se medya tradisyonèl\, oswa post yon moun ki gaye tout kote\, kounye a enfòmasyon simaye pi vit toujou\, e se pa toujou bonjan enfòmasyon. \nNan panèl sa a\, n ap egzaminen konsekans medya sosyal sou relasyon ant moun\, ak enfliyans Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, Whatsapp\, elatriye\, nan nivo sosyal\, politik\, ak ekonomik. \nClick HERE to View Event\n \nThe Little Haiti Book Festival is part of Miami Book Fair’s ReadCaribbean programs\, sponsored in part by the Green Family Foundation\, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/gray-areas-human-relations-and-critical-thinking-in-the-era-of-social-media-refleksyon-sou-enfliyans-medya-sosyal/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Live Streams,ReadCaribbean,Year Round
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20210423T001744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T001744Z
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SUMMARY:Creole\, Creolish: Regionalisms in Haitian Creole (Pale moun nan Nò ak pale moun nan Lwès ak Sid)
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to View Event \nCreole\, Creolish: Regionalisms in Haitian Creole (Pale moun nan Nò ak pale moun nan Lwès ak Sid) with Prof. Jean-Robert Placide and Prof. Yvon Lamour. Moderated by Ms. Sherley Louis\, Ms.Ed. Includes special segments with artist Morel Doucet and Haitian-American lifestyle\, tourism\, culture\, society and entertainment blog L’Union Suite. \nEvery language has regional dialects. Haitian Creole is also subject to these variations.  In Northern Creole\, there are words\, phrases\, and pronunciations that are different from other regions of Haiti. Haitians in the Southern and Western parts of the country do not have these words in their vocabulary. Sometimes\, even the same words have different meanings depending on where they are spoken. \nIn this panel\, we examine this phenomenon and ask: Do these regional variations stem from the linguistic separation that took place after Jean-Jacques Dessalines’s death\, when two education systems emerged in Haiti\, one in French in the South and the West with Pétion; the other one in English in the North/North-West with Henri Christophe? \nNan tout lang gen dyalèk rejyonal. Kreyòl ayisyen an gen menm varyasyon sa a ladan. Nan kreyòl nò peyi a\, gen mo\, ekspresyon ak pwononsyayon ki pa menm ak nan lòt rejyon peyi Dayiti. Ayisyen nan pati Sid ak nan pati Lwès peyi an pa genyen mo sa yo nan vokabilè yo. Pafwa menm\, menm mo yo pa gen menm siyifikasyon tout kote. \nNan panèl sa a\, n ap egzaminen fenomèn sa a epi mande:  Èske varyasyon rejyonal sa a soti nan separasyon lengwistik la apre lanmò Jan Jak Desalin\, lè te gen de sistèm edikasyon ki te parèt an Ayiti\, youn an Franse nan Sid ak Lwès ak Petion; lòt la nan lang Angle nan pati Nò/Nòdwès la ak Anri Kristòf?  \nClick HERE to View Event \n  \n \nThe Little Haiti Book Festival is part of Miami Book Fair’s ReadCaribbean programs\, sponsored in part by the Green Family Foundation\, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/creole-creolish-regionalisms-in-haitian-creole-pale-moun-nan-no-ak-pale-moun-nan-lwes-ak-sid/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean,Year Round
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20210423T001358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T001358Z
UID:28065-1620558000-1620563400@www.miamibookfaironline.com
SUMMARY:Haitian Carnival: Art\, Culture\, Religion (Kanaval nan Peyi Dayiti)
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to View Event \nHaitian Carnival: Art\, Culture\, Religion (Kanaval nan Peyi Dayiti) with award-winning writer Edwidge Danticat and Reverend  Nathanael Saint-Pierre. Moderated by Lochard Noel\, PhD. Includes special segments with artist Stephen Arboite and Haitian radio personality Severe Livincoeurs from WSRF. \nCarnival\, called Madigra (Mardi-Gras) in Haiti\, is a cultural event that is not to be missed. The population of Haiti\, from the very poor to the very wealthy\, dresses up in their brightest clothes and parades to the rhythms of Konpa music. Madigra has a long history. This celebration originated in Europe\, and was brought to the New World\, where it blended with Native-American traditions during colonization. Madigra in Haiti is a national celebration. Every town has its own version of Madigra\, from decorated floats rolling past with beautiful queens waving to the crowds\, to live bands\, marching musical groups\, to colorful traditional costumes… Everyone sings\, dances\, and unwinds. But beyond the fun\, there is a serious component to Madigra. It is also a time for the people to relay their demands and criticism with short plays and lyrics directed at political figures. \nIn this panel discussion\, we will talk about the fun parts of Madigra\, but also look at some of the more serious aspects of the celebration. \nKanaval\, ki gen non Madigra nan peyi Dayiti\, se yon evennman kiltirèl pèsonn pa ka rate. Se tout popilasyon ayisyen an\, malere kou lelit ki degize ak bèl kostim plen koulè e k ap defile sou kadans mizik konpa. Madigra la lontan. Selebrasyon sa a soti nan kontinan Ewòp\, epi se kolon yo ki te mennen li rantre nan Nouvo Monn lan kote li vin brase ak tradisyon endyen yo.  Madigra nan peyi Dayiti se yon selebrasyon nasyonal. Chak vil gen estil madigra pa li\, cha dekore k ap pase avèk bèl rèn k ap voye men bay foul la\, djaz k ap jwe\, bann apye\, kostim tradisyonèl tout koulè… Tout moun ap chante\, danse\, defoule konsyans yo.  Anplis de plezi an\, gen yon eleman serye nan Madigra tou. Se epòk tou kote pèp la fè pase revandikasyon ak kritik li ak ti pyès teyat ak chante pwent pou atake ofisyèl politik yo. \nNan panèl diskisyon sa a\, nou pral pale de pati detant la nan Madigra\, men n ap gade tou kèk nan aspè pi serye selebrasyon an. \nClick HERE to View Event\n \nThe Little Haiti Book Festival is part of Miami Book Fair’s ReadCaribbean programs\, sponsored in part by the Green Family Foundation\, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/haitian-carnival-art-culture-religion-kanaval-nan-peyi-dayiti/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:ReadCaribbean,Year Round
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201123
DTSTAMP:20260427T184044
CREATED:20201108T004215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201108T004215Z
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SUMMARY:Haitian Caribbean Celebration for Kids: Taptap Krik? Krak!
DESCRIPTION:Presented in English and Haitian Creole. \nTranscription available in English and Creole \nThe wheels on Taptap KRIK? KRAK! go round and round. Colorful and packed with stories\, this bus is stopping at your house! Enjoy Haitian and Caribbean stories\, music\, dance\, and many other surprises. Special guests include chef Nadège Fleurimond\, storyteller Katia D. Ulysse\, and artists Inez Barlatier and Toto Laraque. Hosted by Mahalia Solages. \nAll aboard? Next stop\, your living room! \nSponsored by \n \n \nand in partnership with
URL:https://www.miamibookfaironline.com/event/haitian-caribbean-celebration-for-kids-taptap-krik-krak/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:Children’s Alley Online,ReadCaribbean,TapTap Krik? Krak!
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