The first National Day of the Diaspora was celebrated Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Caribe Convention Center by governmental authorities around the theme: "A strong Diaspora for a prosperous Haiti." For his part, Edwin Paraison, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad and initiator of this activity, called the Haitian Diaspora to unite in order to better defend their common rights. more>
The country is shockingly divided in its political opinions, but some feel Haiti "must" create and train a movement of nonviolent resistance. For this to work, we have to get the United States out of the business of regime change. more>
On July 15, the Georgy Louisgène Justice Committee rallied outside Brooklyn Distract Attorney Charles Hynes’ offices at 350 Jay Street to protest his decision to not file charges against two cops who fatally shot Georgy Louisgène. more>
New Yorkers protested the continued imprisonment of several union activists by the Lavalas government in Haiti last month. Police also attacked and seriously injured two journalists, including one from Haïti Progres, but released them after international pressure. more>