Partners in Health, the Haitian organization which pioneered community based treatment of HIV/AIDS in low resource settings, is now operating in a third African country, Malawi. Read more »

Read more »Greetings, it is my honor to inform you about the 10th Annual National Haitian Student Conference. This event will be taking place on March 2 - 4, 2007 at Pennsylvania State University. This event is being hosted by the Pennsylvania Haitian Student Association, a statewide organization dedicated to the empowerment of Haitian/Haitian-American students as well as the development of the Haitian community in Pennsylvania.

Migration is an interesting lens with which to view Haiti and the United States, Neither would exist without migration. Immigrants to each country displaced Native Indian populations. Slaves were forced to come to each. People in Haiti and the US are mobile. Read more »

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A recent Florida Sun-Sentinel Op-Ed led me to put together a little overview of the issue of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. It's not exhaustive, but should give an idea of what Haiti’s up against (or not, from my POV) in order to obtain TPS.

This title is taken from a book about the relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, two radically different countries that share the same island. Their relationship is extremely poor, fueled by paranoia on both sides. Dominican treatment of Haitians ranges from callous to positively inhumane. Haitians continue to flock to the Dominican Republic to work in the cane fields, construction, and a variety of other jobs that Dominicans do not want....at least not at the rate Haitians are paid. Read more »

Haiti undoubtedly has one of the most compelling histories of the Western Hemisphere. Haiti was the first free black republic, second only to the United States. Napoleon’s massive losses in Haiti, at that time worth more than all thirteen American colonies, contributed to the transfer of land from France to the United States known as the Louisiana Purchase. Haitian troops fought in the American Revolution. Though its problems are many and severe, Haiti's history enriches the western hemisphere. Read more »

Last night, I attended a meeting on how Haitian Diaspora could become engaged in Haiti's future. This is a major reason why we formed Haiti Innovation, in order to involve the Diaspora and other concerned individuals in Haiti's development. Read more »

The Academy of the Palm Beaches is celebrating the 11th Annual International Day. It is a showcase of cultural diversity. During this school-wide event, the students dress in costumes from around the world and celebrate cultural diversity through songs, dances, and foods. The day emphasizes the importance of peace and humanity. Read more »

By Danna Harman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor - Dumarsais Siméus, the most successful Haitian-American businessman in the US today, is going home to run for president of Haiti. Read more »

BY MICHAEL DEIBERT SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
OUANAMINTHE, Haiti -- The Dominican Republic carried out a massive expulsion of Haitians living in a remote region last month, forcing thousands to leave behind family members, possessions and jobs, according to UN officials and humanitarian aid workers. Read more »