Creole Narratives

On this episode of Creole Narratives , we’re celebrating Creole Heritage Month & Day (Oct. 28) — honoring a language born out of resistance, resilience, and unity. Today, more than a dozen nations speak Creole — a living expression of identity that continues to shape our culture, music, and storytelling . From the powerful rhythms of Boukman Eksperyans’ “Se Kreyol Nou Ye” to everyday conversat...

She’s a familiar face on national television — a legal analyst seen on NBC, FOX, and Court TV.But behind the headlines and the courtroom commentary, Marie Pereira is fighting another battle — one for dignity, protection, and economic freedom.

Dr. Walter Lee Smith, president of Florida A&M University from 1977 to 1985, is remembered for strengthening higher education not only in the United States, but also across the African diaspora — including Haiti. Through the eyes of his son, Walter Smith Jr., we revisit those historic missions to Haiti and explore the lasting legacy Dr. Smith left behind. In this episode, Walter Smith Jr. — an...

Happy Haitian Heritage Month! This week on Creole Narratives, we’re joined by Nydia Simone, founder of Blactina, as she breaks down the complex Black history of Latin America & the Caribbean. From her Panamanian roots to the deep ties between Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the wider Afro-Latinx identity, Nydia unpacks the truth behind Afrolatinidad—challenging the myths and reclaiming the...

Former Miss Haiti Sandra Justice joins the Creole Narratives podcast to discuss the history of Choucoune in song, the soda brand, and the international Haitian beauty pageant that she founded. Justice is an award-winning actress and producer; whose work spans from films to TV series, commercials to music videos. Justice shares more about using her platforms to #AmplifyAyiti and edify Haitian woman...

Haitian Times Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Vania Andre joined the Creole Narratives podcast for #womenshistorymonth . The Haitian Times is the leading news outlet covering the Haitian Diaspora globally. They are celebrating 25 years as the leading voice in the community’s evolution. Vania replaced veteran journalist and founder Garry Pierre-Pierre. Vania talks about the latest events in the diaspora...

Kicked off the second season of Creole Narratives Podcast on The International Day of Mother Language. It is observed annually to observance to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The day #Feb21 was proclaimed by the General Conference of UNESCO in November 1999. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the celebration of #MotherLanguageDay. This episode features...

Luckson Saint-vil is a correspondent for Radio Television Caraibes, one of Haiti's biggest radio stations and Voice of America in Florida. Luckson's latest assignment brought him to Springfield, Ohio that has been in the spotlight since rumors circulated that Haitian immigrants there were eating the pets of residents. City leaders have debunked that claim that was mentioned during the September 10...

Wanda Tima is a pioneer of amplifying Haitian voices and our culture in the age of digital media. On the latest episode she lists her longing to reconnect with her own roots and experiences with xenophobia as motivators for launching her L'Union Suite platform in 2011. With blogs and posts going viral every day, today L’union Suite is the number one digital platform for Haitian-Diasporas with over...

Cap-Haitian will proudly celebrate its 354th Anniversary in August. The Creole Narratives podcast is thrilled to welcome Bradley and Alendy, the founders of Sakapfet Okap on the show. They talked with host Fadia Patterson about "Okap Flavors' and the festival that celebrates OKAP’s birthday. With their experience as tour guides, Bradley and Alendy are anticipating thousands for the annual celebrat...

Former Konpa Dancer of the Year - Caleb Exantus, is featured on the latest episode, 'Konpa, Kompa and Compas' of the Creole Narratives podcast! He said, “They think it’s all about Gouyad, but Konpa is more than that. It’s authentic, traditional. When you dance Konpa you are telling a story with your body.” During #CaribbeanHeritageMonth and #BlackMusicMonth, we celebrate the music genre and dance...

Renowned Haitian journalist Harold Isaac joins the Creole Narratives podcast from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and analyzes the nation's recent developments over the past few weeks. Isaac and podcast host Fadia Patterson engage in a detailed discussion about Prime Minister Gary Conille's recent health scare while trying to build a new government, the ambush and murder of three members of the Haitian Pol...

Let’s catch up on Haitian Flag Festivities, Caribbean Heritage Month, Kenyan Police Deployment, Haitian Airports Reopening, Tampa Man sentenced in the Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, and a Good Samaritan helping Citizens and those with Humanitarian Parole return to the U.S. from Haiti. On the latest episode, Host Fadia Patterson talks with Allen Sherwood who has completed several...

Kate Outlaw’s mantra, ‘Si Nou Pa Ri Nou Pral Mouri’ (If we don’t laugh, we will die), is a common theme in her social media posts and stories about Haiti. The mother, wife, influencer and medic of Haitian descent decided to #AmplifyAyiti with her strongest medicine — laughter. She was raised in both the U.S. and Haiti and was immersed in the culture and Creole language that she celebrates on her p...

Octavio Jones is a freelance visual journalist and documentary photographer based in the Tampa Bay area. Recently, he accepted his seventh assignment to work in Haiti, coinciding with the resignation of the Prime Minister, two prison breaks and the takeover of the capital, Port Au Prince, by gangs. Despite the challenges, Jones was able to cover the updates and recount some of the hurdles he faced...

It's been five years since Creole Narrative's Host Fadia Patterson's last trip to Haiti. She returned for a family reunion via a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Labadee, a stop that has since been cancelled until further notice due to unrest at Haiti's Capital of Port au Prince. Fadia talks about being among the last passengers visiting the Labadee Port, the instability in Haiti that impacted her own fa...

Explore the fascinating world of Creole Narratives - a podcast that aims to amplify the rich stories of Haiti #AmplifyAyiti, the vibrant cultures of the Caribbean, and the Afro-Latin diaspora.  In this podcast, you can join the award-winning journalist, Fadia Patterson, as she sheds light on diverse perspectives and brings important issues to the forefront. Don't miss out on this opportunity...