Jones Pierre had typically celebrated Haitian Independence Day with his wife at their home eating soup joumou, a meal enslaved Africans in Haiti were forbidden from eating, to honor the day ...
In a world that often sees Haiti as just a place of struggle, the holiday provides an opportunity for Haitians to celebrate their culture, history, joy, and the revolutionary spirit of their flag.
SAN DIEGO — A travel ban affecting 19 countries is limiting holiday reunions. San Diego's Haitian community is among those experiencing the impact as the holiday season approaches. "Christmas is very ...