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Ira Kurzban and Paul Christian Namphy
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RETOUNEN LAKAY: PROTECTED STATUS, POLICY SHIFTS & DEPORTATION

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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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THE FUTURE OF LITTLE HAITI

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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 […]

David Bito

HAITIANS AN AYITI, HAITIANS ANDEYÒ: STORIES FROM HOME & ABROAD — PANEL

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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.

Isabelle Camille

HAITIAN CURRENTS: CULTURE, IDENTITY & TURBULENCE — PANEL

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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.

Myriam Chancy

NARRATIVES OF RESISTANCE: UNBREAKABLE BONDS & REVOLUTIONARY LOVE — PANEL

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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.

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“CARIBBEAN ART & CULTURE: INSPIRED STORIES & CREATIONS” – PANEL

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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 […]

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“CULTURAL LEGACIES: WISDOM, WELLNESS & EDUCATION IN LATINX & CARIBBEAN NARRATIVES” – PANEL

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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 […]

VOICES OF HAITI: STORIES IN THREE LANGUAGES

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VIRTUAL EVENT! Haiti 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 […]

CELEBRATING & PRESERVING HAITIAN PATRIMOINE

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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 […]

Dealing With the Plague of Insecurity

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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 […]

Creole in Context: The Challenges and Opportunities of Promoting Haitian Creole Language and Culture

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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 […]

“Caribbean Layouts”: Jessica Oublié, Ralph Penel Pierre & Chevelin Pierre

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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, […]

“Writing Children, Writing Ourselves”: Janet Morrison, Jean Hawthorn-DaCosta & Juleus Ghunta

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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 […]

“Children’s Lit in Cuba, Puerto Rico & Haiti”: Terry Catasús Jennings, Raúl Colón, Lesléa Newman, Elizabeth Baez & M.J. Fievre

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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 […]

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