Always on the outside: Exile isn’t about the country you leave - Coda Story When a lie about Haitians in Ohio spread nationwide, a pioneering Haitian-American journalist was forced to ask if belonging will always be conditional. Exile, he realized, is not geography, it’s the ...

One more piece, a little affirming something, for anyone who’s ever felt othered in a place they belong. Take heart in this read by @thehaitiantimes.bsky.social founder. www.codastory.com/polarization...

I absolutely loved her opening sentence quoting George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of all Nations & Religions.”1

Thanks for giving space to share how critical our community is to this country. Yes, people are scared, but we’re far from cowering as a community.

The Farcical Case Against Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for Protest Reporting The Justice Department is weaponizing a law intended to protect those seeking abortions to punish reporters covering anti-ICE activism.

Trying to make it make sense. theintercept.com/2026/01/30/d...

😂 @drsepinwall.bsky.social i can’t even keep track of NYT’s disconnect anymore!

Haitian neighborhoods help fuel Mamdani’s historic win in NYC mayoral race Haitian American neighborhoods deliver big margins for Zohran Mamdani in historic NYC mayoral win

From @thehaitiantimes.bsky.social:

"Haitian neighborhoods help fuel Mamdani’s historic win in NYC mayoral race"

What was that the NYT was saying about it being bad that Mamdani studied #Haitian history - and went to #Bayo in the summer? 😆

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Very thorough update! That those who needed the training most skipped out on it tells us all we need to know.

I remember my rum punch too… not knowing then it’d be just a taste of the many memories formed and housed in the place.

Port-au-Prince’s Hotel Oloffson, a beacon of Haitian culture, lost to flames The historic Hotel Oloffson, an emblem of Haiti’s cultural heritage, was destroyed in a fire blamed on armed gangs in Port-au-Prince.

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@motherjones.com was the point of this post just to make people angrier? I was expecting some real breakdown re programs impacted, but got a list of useless hypothetical comparisons instead. What a letdown.

Read my mind @becsoda.bsky.social

Some people don’t see color when they’re blinded by casteism & racism. This who oppressed their own in their families’ countries of origin migrated too.

$105 Million Reparations Package for Tulsa Race Massacre Unveiled by Mayor

Bravo, Tulsa! More like this please, world. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/u...

Edwidge Danticat on the privilege of voicing the Haitian story, and being a part of it “It's not 1981, you know. We have so many more voices out there to bear witness,” Danticat says. “It's a very interesting space because some of them were U.S. born, but have perspectives that are very...

So many gems in this sit down interview with a literary giant, where we chatted our scattering, writing ‘in community,’ being in the sandwich generation, organized chaos in Haiti, and more. If you’re not already acquainted, pick up one of her beautiful books today. haitiantimes.com/2025/05/16/h...

Trump ally attempts to recruit Haitian American veterans for Haiti mercenary mission Blackwater’s Erik Prince recruits Haitian American veterans for a private anti-gang mission in Haiti, sparking concern.

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Edwidge Danticat on the privilege of voicing the Haitian story, and being a part of it “It's not 1981, you know. We have so many more voices out there to bear witness,” Danticat says. “It's a very interesting space because some of them were U.S. born, but have perspectives that are very...

My contribution to Haitian Heritage Month via @thehaitiantimes.bsky.social! A few more to come as we wrap up the month. haitiantimes.com/2025/05/16/h...

It’s whitewashing, not “backlash” taking hold.

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More like this, please…

Haitian chocolate brand AYITIKA set to make a splash at New York’s Salon du Chocolat, a global chocolate extravaganza AYITIKA will represent Haiti at Salon Du Chocolat 2025 in New York from March 21 to 23. The global event will feature more than 70 chocolate exhibitors from 16 countries. It is expected to bring together chocolatiers, artisans, pastry chefs, experts, and businesses throughout the world, alongside over 14,000 visitors to celebrate their passion for delicious chocolate.

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By: Jose Flécher on Thursday, March 20, 2025

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FAA extends U.S. flight ban to Haiti’s capital through summer 2025 The FAA has extended its flight ban to Port-au-Prince through September 2025, citing security concerns. Airlines remain suspended, leaving Haiti with limited air access

So it’s too unsafe for US planes to land in PaP. But it’s ok to rescind TPS for #Haitians because #haiti conditions weren’t duly reviewed, while pushing folks to “self-deport.” Make it make sense. 🤷🏾‍♀️ haitiantimes.com/2025/03/12/f...

Verifying myself for the Journalists of Color slack. journalistsofcolor.us

Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists... book by Casey Michel Buy a cheap copy of Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists... book by Casey Michel. A stunning investigation and indictment of a segment of the United States foreign lobbying industry, and the threat ...

Finished Foreign Agents by @cjcmichel.bsky.social yesterday. It’s timely and prescient. Understanding how oligarchy permeates … everything just might help folks spend less time reeling from the Musk/Trump show, more time seeing ways to push back.
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Yeah, I’ll buy that “si Dye vle” connection. holdovers like this are always so delightful to uncover!!

Good to see someone with a following saying it.

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We knew this was coming. Still, it’s a huge blow for the #Haitian community in the ongoing attacks against immigrants of all shades.

Image of a black graphic that reads "Black Students Deserve A Chance To Thrive."

By attacking DEI programs that are aimed at addressing systemic racism, Trump has made his goals clear: He wants to take us back in time.