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A woman has died while in ICE custody at a Florida detention center. Advocates have raised concerns over the conditions and health care within the centers (via our partner
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Haitian woman dies while in ICE custody at Pompano Beach detention center | Breaking News
Marie Ange Blaise, 44, died in ICE custody at a Florida detention center. An investigation into the cause of death is underway.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/04/30/haitian-woman-dies-ice-custody-florida/
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Happy International Women's Day! 💜🇭🇹 Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and grace of all women across the world especially our Haitian women—the true Poto Mitan of our families, communities, and nation. ✨👑
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📢 Journalist in Haiti, take your skills to the next level! The 3rd Haitian Times Journalism Bootcamp is here! 🗞️ From March 3-14, 2025, get hands-on training in investigative reporting, photojournalism & data visualization. 📅 Register by Feb 28 📩
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Carnival in Haiti marching on, despite government ‘cancelling’ main event Officials scrapped Haiti’s 2025 National Carnival over security and budget issues, sparking debate as local festivities push forward.
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What happens if NYC Mayor Eric Adams steps down? (via our partner
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What Happens If the Mayor Steps Down? Your Guide to NYC’s Rules of Succession and Special Election
If Adams resigns, Jumaane Williams becomes acting mayor, and a special election could follow, The City reports.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/18/eric-adams-election/
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🇭🇹 Electric atmosphere, colorful costumes, and traditional music take center stage
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Fort-Liberté pre-carnival festivities in full swing
Fort-Liberté revelers showcase Haitian culture in vibrant pre-carnival celebrations ahead of Haiti’s National Carnival.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/17/pre-carnival-fort-liberte/
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The Haitian singer found success in the neighboring Dominican Republic with his bachata and merengue rhythm.
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Félix Cumbé, Haitian-born bachata and merengue icon, dies at 60
Félix Cumbé, the Haitian singer who conquered the hearts of Dominicans by singing bachata and merengue was laid to rest
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/14/felix-cumbe/
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Legal battle over Mikaben’s production company intensifies as brother files motion for control of music assets in Florida court
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Fight over Mikaben’s legacy and assets moves from social media to Florida court
A legal battle over late Haitian artist Mikaben’s estate has reached a Florida court. His brother, Lionel Benjamin Jr., is challenging Mikaben’s widow, Vanessa Fanfan Benjamin, over control of the sin...
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/13/mikaben-estate-court/
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Do you know the story of Frank Hart, one of America's first Black sports stars? (via our partner
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Frank Hart became one of America’s first Black sports stars | DID YOU KNOW
Learn about Frank Hartbecame, an athlete who made history as the first African American world record holder in pedestrianism.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/12/frank-hartbecame-one-of-americas-first-black-sports-stars-did-you-know/
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| Thousands remain homeless after heavily armed gangs torched homes and claimed lives in a deadly Jan. 28 assault.
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Kenscoff attack displaces 3,000, including 721 children, as victims remain in limbo | PHOTOS
Over 3,000 people remain displaced after a gang attack in Kenscoff left at least 50 dead and dozens of homes burned.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/10/kenscoff-gang-attack-displacement/
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Lewis Cine, a Haitian-born safety, is headed to the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles after overcoming a career-threatening injury. The former first-round draft pick fought his way back after being released by the Vikings, proving his resilience in the NFL.
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Haitian-born NFL safety, Lewis Cine headed to the Super Bowl after nearly career-ending injury
Haitian-born NFL safety Lewis Cine overcomes injury setbacks and joins the Philadelphia Eagles just before Super Bowl LIX.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/08/haitian-nfl-player-lewis-cine-super-bowl/
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A new contingent of 144 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti Thursday, along with three helicopters from El Salvador, to boost the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in the fight against rising gang violence.
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Deployment of Kenyan police officers and arrival of helicopters for Haiti’s MSS
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🇭🇹🇨🇲RJ Oben, a defensive standout of Haitian and Cameroonian descent, showcased his skills in the Senior Bowl as NFL scouts evaluated top prospects.
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RJ Oben turns heads at Senior Bowl as NFL scouts take notice
Notre Dame’s RJ Oben showcased his talent at the Senior Bowl, earning praise from scouts as he eyes the 2025 NFL Draft.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/02/04/rj-oben-senior-bowl-nfl-draft-prospects/
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Brooklyn’s Little Haiti is gripped by fear as ICE raids spark anxiety among residents. Businesses are struggling, and even those with legal status are staying indoors. Here’s how the crackdown is affecting the community. Swipe through ➡️
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📍Did you know these 5 Haitians helped shape American history? 🇭🇹🇺🇸 From revolutionaries to civil rights leaders, their impact is undeniable. ✊🏾 Read more:
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5 Haitians That Contributed To American History
By Farah Louis Black History Month celebrates the contributions blacks made to American development. Take a look below at these five Haitian Americans who made an impact on America's history.
https://haitiantimes.com/2015/02/17/5-haitians-that-contributed-to-american-history/
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✈️🇭🇹 In the 1960s, Men Djèt la was a popular chant during carnival festivities, celebrating the excitement of large commercial airplanes flying to and from the Haitian capital for the first time.
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Haiti’s first international airport celebrates 60 years of service | Did You Know?
The multiple renamings of Haiti’s first international airport reflect the country’s complex relationship with its past, showcasing its struggles and pride.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/30/haiti-first-international-airport-turns-60/
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🇭🇹 HaCoNet expands support for Haitians in Columbus as many newcomers seek refuge from Springfield amid rising threats.
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Columbus, Ohio center expands programs as targeted Haitians seek safety
HaCoNet, a center serving Haitians in Columbus, is expanding support as many newcomers seek refuge from Springfield.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/29/as-some-haitians-seek-safety-in-columbus-a-center-there-expands-support/
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🚢🇭🇹 The Saint-Louis du Sud International Port’s success depends on completing surrounding infrastructure projects, including a seven-kilometer access road to Les Figuiers.
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$6.5M international port opens as 'beacon of hope' for southern Haiti's economic renewal
The Saint-Louis-du-Sud International Port has officially opened for commercial activities, fulfilling a 25-year dream for the Greater South.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/29/saint-louis-du-sud-port-opening-creates-economic-potential/
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🇭🇹 Haiti’s central government authorities announced the decision to hold the National Carnival in Fort-Liberté from March 2 to 4 on January 18, 2025.
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Haiti Carnival 2025: Fort-Liberté is getting ready to party
After a four-year hiatus, Haiti’s National Carnival returns March 2-4, 2025, hosted in the historic city of Fort-Liberté.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/27/fort-liberte-prepares-carnival-2025/
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After pausing operations in Haiti last November, Spirit Airlines has one-way flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Cap-Haïtien again beginning March 5 for a surprisingly cheap price as low as $118.
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Spirit Airlines returns to Cap-Haïtien with fares starting at $118
Spirit Airlines is set to restart operations in Haiti on March 5, four months after gang members fired shots at one of its planes
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/23/spirit-airlines-haiti-cap-haitien/
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On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders targeting immigration policies, including birthright citizenship and asylum rights. Legal experts warn these actions may face significant hurdles.
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Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face
Trump’s immigration orders to end birthright citizenship, asylum pathways, and CBP One app spark legal challenges and backlash.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/21/trump-immigration-orders-birthright-citizenship-legal-hurdles/
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Cap-Haïtien’s Town Hall launched the city’s carnival festivities and inaugurated a new version of the I Love Cap-Haïtien sign on Jan. 19. 🇭🇹
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Cap-Haïtien kicks off Carnival 2025, inaugurates ‘M Renmen Okap’ sign | PHOTOS
Cap-Haïtien’s Town Hall officials began the city’s carnival festivities and inaugurated a new version of the "I Love Cap-Haïtien" sign on Jan. 19
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/21/cap-haitien-kicks-off-carnival/
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A hidden gem fused by natural beauty, rich history and untapped economic potential 🇭🇹
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Discovering Haiti: Bombardopolis, a verdant plateau built for peace 261 years ago | Part 1 of 2
Sitting at the edge of a cape overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Bombardopolis is a serene, welcoming treasure and an agricultural haven.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/16/discover-haiti-bombardopolis-ayiti-bel-peyi/
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Students in Haiti protest teacher strike, chanting “Ban nou pwofesè” as classrooms stay closed due to pay and hiring disputes.
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Haitian public school students protest as teachers are on strike over pay
Public school students in Cap-Haïtien and Gonaïves, the capital cities of the North and Artibonite departments, respectively, took to the streets on Jan. 14 to demand that their teachers, who have bee...
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/15/public-school-students-protest-the-absence-of-teachers-striking-for-pay-raise/
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Reports of strange activities in the sky over Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean are circulating social media tonight. What we now know to be an explosion of Elon Musk’s SpaceX ship testing has everyone on edge. This story is developing
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🇭🇹Some major cultural traditions and events embodying the endurance of Haitian culture thrived in 2024 and are set to return in 2025
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8 Port-au-Prince cultural events to look forward to in 2025
Several major annual events took place, notably in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, providing residents with moments to celebrate and find respite from the chaos fueled by escalating gang activity...
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/15/9-haitian-cultural-events-to-watch-for-in-2025/
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Paul Beaubrun dazzled globalFEST with Haitian rhythms, celebrating Haiti's resilience and culture on a global stage. Visit
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Paul Beaubrun electrifies globalFEST and pays tribute to earthquake victims
Paul Beaubrun captivated globalFEST with Haitian rhythms, honoring Haiti's resilience and beauty.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/14/paul-beaubrun-globalfest-haitian-rhythms/
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Yep— Survey says people still believe that lie about Springfield
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, even after Vance admitted to making it up. Literally, 34% do, this Northeastern U /
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survey found. This is how demagoguery works. See more:
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🇭🇹 Haiti National Police (PNH) has bolstered its ranks by adding 739 new officers, including 213 women, during a graduation ceremony held at the National Police Academy in Pétion-Ville on January 10.
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Haiti’s National Police adds 739 officers to a depleted force
These 739 officers bring hope, according to authorities, in the battle to ensure the functioning of airports and ports and regain control of territories held by gangs. They will strengthen a police in...
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/13/739-new-police-officers-join-the-haitian-police-in-fight-against-gangs/
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“Few acknowledge that most Haitians came here legally, working in programs designed to bolster the very communities that now turn against them,”
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founder and former publisher Garry Pierre-Pierre writes for The Emancipator.
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Haitian immigrants brace for the unknown under Trump 2.0
Haitians in the U.S. grapple with a country of origin too dangerous to return to, and a host nation increasingly hostile to their presence.
https://theemancipator.org/2025/01/13/topics/migration/haitian-immigrants-brace-for-the-unknown-under-trump-2-0/
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After 25 years, Garry Pierre-Pierre passes the torch to Vania Andre, ushering in a new era of leadership. 🇭🇹 Read More:
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A new chapter: Garry Pierre-Pierre steps aside as publisher of The Haitian Times
On Haiti’s Independence Day, Garry Pierre-Pierre transitions The Haitian Times to new leadership under Vania Andre.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/13/haiti-independence-publisher-transition/
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Dive into this quiz to learn fascinating facts about Haiti’s wildlife, from its national bird to its unique amphibians.
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Discovering Haiti's Wildlife Part 1: General Knowledge Quiz
How much do you know about Haiti's unique species? Take this quiz and find out!
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/05/discovering-haitis-wildlife-part-1-general-knowledge-quiz/
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Roman "RJ" Oben Jr., a Cameroonian and Haitian American football standout, has been pivotal for Notre Dame this season as the team eyes a national title.
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Explore engaging podcasts that showcase Haitian culture, diaspora stories, and relatable perspectives.
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Explore engaging podcasts that showcase Haitian culture, diaspora stories, and relatable perspectives.
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Check out these 6 Haitian and diaspora podcasts
Discover six Haitian and diaspora podcasts that highlight culture, identity, and stories from Haitian-American communities.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/04/haitian-diaspora-podcasts/
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Ouanaminthe liquor maker Rodacheca creates a unique blend of carefully selected ingredients for a dream drink
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Ouanaminthe entrepreneur is packing her made to order likè (liquor) with the full might of Haitian culture
Dachou Liké Lakay, blends Haiti’s traditions and flavors into artisanal liqueurs, celebrating heritage and empowering local communities.
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/05/haiti-liquor-maker-dachou-like-lakay-like-tradition-flavor/
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Welcome to Rony Charles’ sugarcane liquor factory, one of the 25 raw liquor factories in the Breda-Kadouch village
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A day in a raw sugarcane liquor factory in Haiti | PHOTOS
Images from a day of work at a sugarcane liquor factory in Quartier-Morin, a northern commune. The raw liquor-making business has been struggling in recent years due to the gang violence in Port-au-Pr...
https://haitiantimes.com/2025/01/07/day-in-raw-liquor-factory/
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🇭🇹🇭🇹 Happy Haitian Independence Day 🇭🇹🇭🇹
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#2024NewsmakersOfTheYear
🇭🇹🎉 The Haitian Times celebrates the individuals and groups who shaped 2024, from athletes breaking records to leaders championing change in their communities.
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The Haitian Times 2024 newsmakers: Celebrating a year of impact and achievement
Celebrating individuals and groups whose achievements defined 2024 for Haiti and its diaspora.
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/31/haitian-times-2024-newsmakers/
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🇭🇹 From beauty tips to bold storytelling, Haitian influencers are shaping the social media landscape for 2025.
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Haitian influencers bound to make a splash in 2025
Meet the Haitian influencers blending culture, humor, and authenticity to dominate social media in 2025.
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/27/haitian-influencers-bound-to-make-a-splash-in-2025/
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Established in 2014, Music Heals Int'l brings hope to Haitian children through music education. Founded by singer Sara Wasserman, in partnership with Sean Penn's CORE response, the program inspires young musicians in Delmas 32 and beyond. 🇭🇹 See more
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These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence
The music training offered by an organization in Haiti, ravaged by political crisis, disasters, and gang violence, proves to be a source of comfort, joy, and resilience, as well as a tool that can hel...
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/27/music-as-a-source-of-comfort-and-empowerment-for-children-in-haiti/
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Happy Holidays 🇭🇹✨
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Cap-Haïtien’s Christmas spirit shines brightly amid floods and hardships | PHOTOS
Legendary Haitian Christmas song, Abdenwèl, softly blared from the speakers inside Nice Cream. It was a complementary sign that Christmas was well alive in Haiti despite all.
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/24/cap-haitiens-christmas-spirit-shines-brightly-amid-floods-and-hardships-photos/
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Can you tell we’re thrilled for our upcoming special project kicking off with non other than
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🇭🇹🎉 Haiti’s top artisans unite to celebrate craftsmanship, showcasing resilience through creativity and skill.
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Pottery, paintings, and passion abound at Haiti's 18th Artisanat en Fête | Photos
Haiti’s largest arts and crafts festival, Artisanat en Fête, brings over 230 artisans together to celebrate creativity, tradition, and craftsmanship.
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/18/artisanat-en-fete-18th-edition-haitian-creativity/
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🇭🇹😋 TasteAtlas honors Haiti’s culinary gems like pikliz, griot, and diri ak djondjon
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Global guide TasteAtlas ranks Haitian cuisine among world’s best
Haitian food shines globally! TasteAtlas ranks Haitian cuisine 67th among the world’s best, featuring dishes like pikliz and griot.
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/17/haitian-cuisine-global-ranking-tasteatlas/
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🇭🇹🎉 Haitian American running back Ashton Jeanty eyes records after finishing second in the closest Heisman Trophy race since 2009.
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Haitian American Ashton Jeanty vows comeback after Heisman loss
Boise State star Ashton Jeanty reflects on his historic season, Heisman Trophy runner-up finish, and focus on breaking records.
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/16/ashton-jeanty-heisman-runner-up/
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Haitian inline skater Gesny Pierre-Louis wins the Chilean national championship, earning a spot in Brazil’s competition.
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Haitian skater Gesny Pierre-Louis triumphs in Chile
Gesny Pierre-Louis, a Haitian skater based in Chile, wins the national championship, continuing his streak of international success.
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/12/15/haitian-skater-gesny-pierre-louis-wins-chile-championship/
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📍Community advocates urge Haitians to avoid panic as questions swirl about TPS, Biden’s program, and what’s next.
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Haitians: Beware of bad advice about Trump’s deportation pledges
As misinformation spreads online, Haitian advocates urge immigrants to stay calm and avoid rash decisions about TPS and Biden’s parole program. Trusted groups like HAUP emphasize renewing documents, i...
https://haitiantimes.com/2024/11/29/haitians-beware-of-bad-advice-about-trumps-deportation-pledges/
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