Black Lives Matter

 As an Organization that prides itself on our Haitian Heritage, Haitian Network Group of Detroit is  committed to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and the changes that are necessary to make our respective communities safe for everyone. During this time, we encourage everyone to remember and reflect on the words “L’union fait la force” . “Unity makes strength” is a motto that is as important today as when it was first inscribed on the Haitian flag.

The Murder of George Floyd and the subsequent rallies calling for justice for those who do not have a voice is reminiscent of the time when slaves  took charge of their destiny by rebelling against their French masters and ultimately creating a free state in 1804. We, the HNGD Board, unequivocally support  those seeking justice for being targeted because of the color of their skin.

 “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” –  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Enjoy pics and videos from the 2019 Bèl Bagay Lakay Festival

This 2-day free outdoor event was designed to give  Metro Detroit residents an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Haitian culture through art, crafts, food, dance and music. 

   
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Interview with Best Selling Author, Mitch Albom about festival

Listen to interview about the 2019 Bèl Bagay Lakay Festival on 760 WJR with best selling author, journalist and radio and television broadcaster, Mitch Albom and HNGD’s Margareth Corkery.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/interview-with-author-mitch-albom/

SAVE THESE JULY DATES: 27th and 28th

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Enjoy Previous HNGD Art Festival Pics & Videos


Dance performance by Sylvestre Telfort from Massachusetts, Jinette Dumont Chapman from Michigan and Carmina Mevs from New Jersey . 2017 Bel Bagay Lakay Festival

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Join us for a Haitian-inspired Dinner by Chef Christian Noël

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Join us for a A Black History Month Event & Book Signing

Click here to view flyer

Thursday February 28, 2019
2pm – 4pm
WSU Law School, Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium

471 West Palmer Detroit, MI 48201

The Haitian Revolution in the Caribbean Literary Imagination
Dr. Victor Figueroa

Professor WSU Department of Classical and Modern Languages

A free Black History Month Event brought to you by Wayne State University Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies & Haitian Network Group of Detroit

Book signing:
Prophetic Visions of the Past: Pan-Caribbean Representations of the Haitian Revolution

SPONSORS:
Haitian Network Group of Detroit & WSU: African American Studies, Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures , Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights

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Invitation to Commemorate Haitian Independence Day – January 6, 2019

with tasty soup Joumou, Patés
Featuring Dr. Jean-Claude Dutès
Sunday, January 6th, 2019
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Kola Restaurant
Donation $10. Free for children under 5.
Please RSVP at 313-268-9250

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/invitation-to-commemorate-haitian-independence-day-january-6-2019/

HNGD Holiday Party 2018 – Friday 12/21

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Mark your Calendar! August 10th – The 2018 Miss Carival Pageant

Mark your Calendar! The 2018 Miss Carival Pageant organized by the Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization (CCCO) is scheduled to take place on August 10, at the Arab American Museum in Dearborn.

Alexandra Brutus will be representing Haiti. Alexandra is the daughter of Andrèle St. Val; she and her family have lived in Michigan for a number of years. Our Miss Haiti is 17 years old and a junior at Avondale High School in Auburn Hills.  She is a member of the Queens of Melanin and Diversity Club at her school.  She is very active in her community through her volunteer efforts with the Delta Gems and the Boys and Girls Club.  She also serves as a middle school youth leader and preschool volunteer at Woodside Bible Church.  Alexandra enjoys singing and serves on her church’s praise and worship team.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and practicing nail art. She aspires to become a nurse.

To date, Haiti has had a great track record in the Miss Carival pageant. In 2014 we accomplished an unprecedented feat! Haiti was a double winner with Ché Alcé Jean-Charles who was crowned  Jr. Miss Carival and Michelle Narcisse who captured the Miss Carival title. We hope that the members of our community will come in droves to support Alexandra as she vies for the 2018 Miss Carival title.

Should you wish to offer your financial support to help defray the cost associated with Alexandra’s participation in the pageant, you can make a donation at www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org   Click on donate to HNGD Projects to add your information. Don’t forget to click on “Add special instructions to the seller” and type Miss Haiti in that field.

We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you on August 10 at the Arab American Museum wearing your Rouge et Bleu (Red and Blue) to cheer and applaud our Miss Haiti 2018!

 

With much appreciation,

The HNGD Board

 

 

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