HAITIAN HISTORY

In this section, HNGD provides links to peer reviewed scholarly articles pertaining to Haiti, its culture, history, people, politics and/or society from various academic disciplines.

Read Professor Marlene Daut’s article : “The Wrongful Death of Toussaint Louverture.”

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/haitian-history/

Annual Soup Joumou Event

Celebrate Haiti’s 217 years of independence while savoring Soup Joumou and Patés! January 17th, 2021 – 2pm – 4pm.
Because of the restrictions around COVID-19, we will only offer curside pickup. 
RSVP REQUIRED by January 12th at 248-514-6494 or info@haitiannetworkdetroit.org
There is no cost for this event, however donations are welcome.
The 2021 Soup Joumou event is supported by the Bèl Bagay Lakay Haitian Art & Craft Festival.
We look forward to seeing you on January 17th! The HNGD Board.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/soup-joumou/

2020 Census Haitian Coalition Video

A coalition of Haitian-led organizations across 12 states have come together to urge all Haitians in the United States to be counted by completing the 2020 Census. It’s important for your family and our community.”

View and listen to the video message below:

https://1drv.ms/v/s!AjD7nM2jqhFlhYERDRLY0HySkx7hEA?e=KpYvqn

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/complete-the-2020-census/

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.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/black-lives-matter/

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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Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/pics-from-2019bel-bagay-lakay-festival/

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

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/save-these-july-dates/

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

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/enjoy-previous-hngd-art-festival-pics-videos/

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

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/join-us-for-a-haitian-inspired-dinner-by-chef-christian-noel/

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

Permanent link to this article: https://www.haitiannetworkdetroit.org/join-us-for-a-a-black-history-month-event-book-signing/