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BK-Based Producer Michaël Brun is Bringing Haitian Sound to Some of the Biggest Tracks in the World

by Jessy Edwards May 23, 2022May 25, 2022

You never know who might be sitting next to you in a Brooklyn cafe. For years, leading Haitian music producer and DJ Michaël Brun—who has collaborations with J Balvin, Mr […]

Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Flatbush Ave Co-Named Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Blvd in Honor of Haitian Immigrant and Founder of Chicago

by Brooklyn Reader November 15, 2021November 15, 2021
Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon
Posted inPolicy & Government

Brooklyn Orgs, City Partner to Help Haitian NYers Apply for Temporary Protected Status

by Brooklyn Reader November 15, 2021November 18, 2021
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

100 Tons of Donated Goods Shipped From Brooklyn to Haiti

by Anna Bradley-Smith October 6, 2021October 11, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Haitian Festival in BK Celebrates Song, Dance and Tradition in Honor of Those Lost

by Brooklyn Reader August 27, 2021August 31, 2021
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

Devastated Son Raises $10K for Mother Fatally Shot in Crown Heights

by Brooklyn Reader August 25, 2021September 3, 2021
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

As Haiti Battles Aftermath of Earthquake, BK Community Leaders Organize Relief Efforts

by Anna Bradley-Smith August 19, 2021August 21, 2021
Posted inPolitics

Brooklyn Pols Call on Biden to Better Support Haitian Asylum Seekers

by Brooklyn Reader July 21, 2021July 21, 2021
Posted inCrime

Brooklyn Politicians ‘Heartbroken’ Over Assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse

by Anna Bradley-Smith July 8, 2021July 12, 2021
Posted inPolicy & Government

BK Leaders Laud Biden Administration’s Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants

by Brooklyn Reader May 25, 2021
Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Haitian American Flag Day Celebration Happening This Weekend

by Brooklyn Reader May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
Romy Vilsaint, bullying, Haiti, Flatbush, immigrant discrimination, ethnic bullying
Posted inFeatured News

Family of 12-yr-Old Flatbush Boy Who Died at the Hands of Bullies Seeks Justice, Answers From the City and DOE

by Brooklyn Reader May 14, 2021May 21, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment

DanceAfrica 2021 Festival to Celebrate the Vibrant Culture of Haiti

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Join in the Selebrayson This Haitian Heritage Month With Live Music, Food and More

by Brooklyn Reader May 4, 2021May 5, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Corner of Church and Flatbush Aves Renamed in Honor of Haitian Leader Pierre Toussaint

by Brooklyn Reader April 27, 2021April 28, 2021
Posted inPolicy & Government

Bill for Aid to Haiti at ‘Critical Time’ Reintroduced by BK’s Rep. Jeffries

by Jessy Edwards April 15, 2021April 19, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Haitian Independence Day to Be Celebrated with Free Soup Joumou on Jan. 1

by Brooklyn Reader December 31, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inBKLYN Sauce

BKLYN Sauce: Nou Pap Bliye

by Brooklyn Reader December 10, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inEvents

Gede Is Coming!

by Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance October 12, 2018January 28, 2021

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