We Will Remember Haiti - In Their Voice

We return to the south of the country again to hear from a young man, a child grown from the moutains outside of the town of Bainet. A searcher of truth, tradition and roots, sharing what he finds with all who have ears and hearts to hear. Although steeped from his upbringing in Catholism, along the way he felt those gentle arms of Ayiti taking him even deeper to find more of himself. We were and...

We continue the story that pays tribute not only to the Theus family but to the thousands of women and men who give their lives' energies, who give up their dignity and freedom to work in the cities so that they can feed and provide education for their children. Their lives represent the determination and force of will in spite of the dangers, disappointments and often betrayal in the midst of...

It is a duty and an honor to provide this episode as a remembrance on this day, October 17th to one of the greatest heroes of Haiti, Jean Jacques Dessalines. Professor Bayyinah Bello shares with her audience history rarely exposed taken from her deep dive into forgotten historical documents and puts together an inspiring story of a fearsome and courageous man. Also enjoy the 7 minutes plus of musi...

"Ma" is my oldest and " bestest " friend since the first day our family arrived in Haiti January 19, 1985 as volunteers with the Mennonite Central Committee. That's a relationship nonstop for 38 years! It's also when we met MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) directors Eldon and Rachel Stoltzfus who had chosen us as volunteers so they are responsible for all of this! Mada...

We continue with Djalòki sharing from his life and experiences that embody important aspect's of the Haitian story in just a few minutes that captures generations of history of the Haitian people! And all with the unfailing attributes in the face of collapse, of hope! Respect for Djalòki, Ayibobo pou Djalòki!!! Visit his website to know more about his work. In the best way we could possibly ha...

In the best way we could possibly have imagined to begin our "on the ground" interviews for this podcast to bring the Haitian voices to the public, we are honored to have our very long time and dear friend, Djalòki. Djalòki Dessables (he/him) is a Creole from Ayiti (Haiti) with Taino, African, and European ancestry, Ayisyen 1,000 percent, to share about his life, his family, his vision o...