Last weekend, Haiti faced a horrifying surge of violence that left almost 200 people dead, many of whom were followers of Vodou. The massacre was allegedly planned by a powerful gang leader who blamed Vodou practitioners for his son's illness. The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, verified that at least 184 people were killed, pushing the year's death toll to a sta...
Yesterday brought big news from Trump's camp. He's expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as the new secretary of state. Some people in his group think Rubio doesn't fully support Trump's "America First" idea, but they still trust him. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York could be the next ambassador to the United Nations. She's been really supportive of Israel....
Gunshots hit a Spirit Airlines plane flying to Haiti on Monday, injuring a flight attendant. The plane, heading from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, was forced to land in the Dominican Republic. Spirit Airlines confirmed the damage to the plane was due to gunfire and mentioned that one of their flight attendants was slightly hurt but no passengers were injured. Th...
Things are getting real scary in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. This week, the place saw some serious action. A UN helicopter got hit by bullets while flying over the city. The US embassy also had its armored vehicles targeted by two notorious gangs, "400 Mawozo" and "Chen Mechan. " No one was hurt, but it was clear these gangs meant business. Because of all this ...
Former President Donald Trump recently defended his false claims about Haitian immigrants during a Univision town hall with undecided Latino voters. When confronted about his statement that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating people's pets, Trump insisted he was merely reporting what others had said. He added that these migrants were also eating other ...
Former President Donald Trump stood firm on false claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio eating pets during a Univision town hall. He insisted he was merely repeating what he'd read in newspapers, dodging questions about evidence. Critics point out this misinformation has been dismissed by state and local leaders. Trump faced tough questions about his stance on gun co...
Mirbentz Jean Francois, a chef-owner, has turned his love for Haitian food into a unique dining experience in Boston's South End. His restaurant, Did You Eat Yet?, is tucked inside a convenience store on Albany Street, offering a taste of Haiti to curious eaters. The menu features specialties like Haitian mac and cheese, diri ak djon djon (black mushroom rice), and g...
In the small town of Pont Sondé, central Haiti, a violent gang called Gran Grif launched an attack that left at least 70 people dead. Among the victims were three infants and ten women. The attack happened on Thursday in Artibonite department, known for its agriculture and located about 50 miles north of Port-au-Prince. Gang members used automatic rifles to kill the...
The President of the Transitional Council of Haiti, Edgard Leblanc Fils, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly to address the pressing issue of gang violence in his country and the resulting immigration crisis. However, he used the platform to also address a different type of crisis – the spread of false information about Haitian immigrants. In recent weeks, t...
In the heart of America, a city named Springfield, Ohio, has become a hub for Haitian immigrants, numbering between 15,000 to 20,000. Their arrival has sparked a heated debate on immigration, with some politicians painting a dire picture of a "broken" system and others highlighting the benefits of migration. The reality, however, is far more complex. The Haitians in ...