May 4, Sample Haitian Culture at Passport DC
The Embassy will showcase Haitian music, food and culture during Passport DC. Be sure to visit as the Embassy of Haiti is one of 44 embassies opening its doors to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 16 Book Signing “Haiti from Below”
Don’t miss the book signing and presentation April 16 at 12:30 p.m. for the book “Haiti from Below” at the Art Museum of the Americas.
Howard University Business Students Meet with Ambassador to Discuss Haiti’s Transformation
Business students at Howard University peppered Haiti’s Ambassador Paul Altidor with questions about investing in Haiti’s growth. On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Ambassador Altidor spoke to a class of graduate students and then an auditorium full of freshman orientation students at Howard’s School of Business. “Often when people think of Haiti, they think of charity…
Franketienne’s One-Man Play & In-depth Francreolophonie Conference Captivated Audiences
From a poetry-infused dramatic interpretation to a scholarly discussion on language, Haitian literary great Franketienne delighted audiences at the 2013 D.C. Francophonie Festival. His first stop was at La Maison Francaise, where he moved about the stage depicting the chaos that sometimes occurs in male-dominated societies. The play, “Delirium of the Fallen Predator,” co-sponsored by…
Discover Haiti’s Summer Interns – Yolanda Richard
Discover Haiti’s Summer Interns: Yolanda Richard, Black Religion in the African Diaspora, Yale University Yolanda Richard is currently interning in the Embassy’s Political Affairs Department. As a Haitian-American woman she aspires to develop her knowledge of Haiti and the diplomatic relationship between Haiti and the United States. She graduated from the University of Miami with…
Discover Haiti’s Entrepreneurs & Businesses – Ernst Valery
Discover Haiti’s Entrepreneurs & Businesses: Ernst Valery, owner of Milk & Honey Baltimore and Ernst Valery Investments Corp. Shortly before the U.S. economic recession, Ernst Valery’s investment firm bought a decaying commercial office building in downtown Baltimore and converted it to 96-unit apartment building. When the economy contracted, Valery, originally from Port-Au-Prince, found it challenging…
Discover Haiti’s Entrepreneurs & Businesses – Chef Stephan Durand
Discover Haiti’s Entrepreneurs & Businesses: Chef Stephan Durand, owner of Port-au-Prince-based Culinary by Design Chef Stephan Durand shares Haitian culture one bite at a time. “I try to share my culture and my experience through cooking,” said Chef Stephan, who has won several awards for his Haitian paella. “I share my passion for Haiti and…
Discover Haiti’s Entrepreneurs & Businesses – Nellie’s Corner
Discover Haiti’s Entrepreneurs & Businesses: Nellie’s Corner, Independent Floral Designer Nellie Cassagnol Goen was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and has worked as a floral designer for over 20 years. She has been able to combine her passion for flowers and her talent in floral design into creative beauty. Every Tuesday, Nellie makes live floral arrangements…
Haitian Cultural Icon Franketienne Appears at Francophonie Festival with Play April 3 and French/Creole Conference April 5
Known for his visual art and literary accomplishments, Haitian writer Franketienne will join the 2013 Francophonie Festival with two stellar events. April 3, he examines male-dominated societies in the play “Les Délires du prédateur déchu” (Delirium of the Fallen Predator). The play, infused with poetry, will be shown at La Maison Francaise (CLICK HERE TO…
Building Business Bonds from Haiti to Baltimore
Although it may have looked like a tasting tour, filled with ice cream and treats, Ambassador Paul G. Altidor’s trip to Baltimore Thursday, March 21, was an international business diplomacy mission. By taking a 45 minute drive to Baltimore, Altidor highlighted, encouraged and strengthened bonds between entrepreneurs and farmers in Haiti and entrepreneurs in…