/tags/haitian-diaspora Haitian diaspora en-US WLRN Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT /immigration/2023-02-16/why-is-disinformation-obstructing-a-new-u-s-parole-program-for-haitian-migrants People in Haiti are clamoring to take advantage of President Biden's new humanitarian migrant parole. But Haitians in South Florida face disinformation and doubt. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT /immigration/2023-02-16/why-is-disinformation-obstructing-a-new-u-s-parole-program-for-haitian-migrants Tim Padgett /commentary/2022-12-08/cubans-challenge-the-claim-that-theyre-privileged-by-asserting-their-privilege COMMENTARY It's great Cubans can present their point of view on a new book about immigration. But it's also about Haitians — whose views need some privilege too. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT /commentary/2022-12-08/cubans-challenge-the-claim-that-theyre-privileged-by-asserting-their-privilege Tim Padgett /news/2022-10-18/cherfilus-mccormick-u-s-must-bring-haitian-civic-leaders-to-the-table-not-rush-into-another-intervention In an interview with WLRN, South Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick - the first Haitian-American Democrat to be elected to Congress — called the political climate in Haiti near 'anarchy'. But she cautioned the U.S. government against foreign intervention, especially without consulting with Haitian civic leaders. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/2022-10-18/cherfilus-mccormick-u-s-must-bring-haitian-civic-leaders-to-the-table-not-rush-into-another-intervention Wilkine Brutus /education/2022-08-10/this-school-year-some-palm-beach-county-students-will-be-learning-in-english-and-haitian-creole The Palm Beach County School District is launching a new Haitian Creole dual language program, one of only a few of its kind in the country. District staff hope it will help immerse students in the Haitian language and culture — and help them connect with older generations. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:44:36 GMT /education/2022-08-10/this-school-year-some-palm-beach-county-students-will-be-learning-in-english-and-haitian-creole Kate Payne /news/2022-07-15/a-diaspora-lawsuit-vs-sweet-micky-reflects-bitter-frustration-with-haitian-education For years Haitian expats have paid service fees for what they thought was an education overhaul in Haiti. Many say it was a scam — and they're suing Haitian officials. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:55:00 GMT /news/2022-07-15/a-diaspora-lawsuit-vs-sweet-micky-reflects-bitter-frustration-with-haitian-education Tim Padgett /news/2022-04-12/a-love-letter-to-haitian-creole-kreyol-pale-kreyol-konprann English speakers have a new opportunity to explore how the Haitian Creole language can sound and feel: sweet and romantic, or even rebellious. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:18:03 GMT /news/2022-04-12/a-love-letter-to-haitian-creole-kreyol-pale-kreyol-konprann Wilkine Brutus /news/2021-09-28/civil-society-solution-can-non-governmental-groups-fix-haitis-governmental-crisis With Haiti's government, economy and public security in collapse, "civil society" organizations propose a reboot of their democracy. Will the U.S. buy into it? Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:06 GMT /news/2021-09-28/civil-society-solution-can-non-governmental-groups-fix-haitis-governmental-crisis Tim Padgett /news/2021-08-31/haitian-american-leaders-see-devastating-haiti-earthquake-destruction-meet-haitian-pm A National Haitian-American Elected Officials Network delegation flew over 'crumbled' southwest Haiti Monday and stressed the diaspora's eagerness to help. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:16:53 GMT /news/2021-08-31/haitian-american-leaders-see-devastating-haiti-earthquake-destruction-meet-haitian-pm Tim Padgett /news/2021-08-24/we-know-haiti-after-2010-debacle-diaspora-wants-bigger-earthquake-aid-role After Haiti's epic 2010 earthquake, Haitians were largely shut out of the international relief effort. Haitian-Americans want to change that in 2021. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:35:29 GMT /news/2021-08-24/we-know-haiti-after-2010-debacle-diaspora-wants-bigger-earthquake-aid-role Tim Padgett /news/2021-08-19/haitian-nonprofit-in-boynton-beach-says-haiti-needs-more-than-medical-supplies Les Cayes, Haiti bore the brunt of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake last week and the people there are seeking basic needs like medical supplies, shelter, and food. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:02:03 GMT /news/2021-08-19/haitian-nonprofit-in-boynton-beach-says-haiti-needs-more-than-medical-supplies Wilkine Brutus