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Diaspora Nonprofits and the Lindy Test: How to Separate the Real...

The Lindy Test for Haitian Nonprofits: How to Cut Through the Fog and Find the Truth There is a certain immortality to the things that...
A vintage black-and-white newspaper-style cover featuring a textured, aged background. At the center, a hand-drawn illustration of the African continent highlights key historical kingdoms such as Ashanti, Zulu, Timbuktu, and Songhay. Surrounding the map are symbolic elements: an ancient manuscript representing recorded history, a traditional African drum symbolizing cultural continuity, and silhouettes of African ancestors in regal attire. Faint sketches of braided hairstyles, musical instruments, and sacred symbols overlay the background, reinforcing the theme of enduring heritage. The composition conveys historical depth, resistance, and the powerful legacy of African civilizations.

C for Coastal and Civilizations in Ayiti

What are our origins? Whether it was from civil rights activist Ella Baker who would ask fellow citizens: ‘Where do your people come from?’...

B for Borders in Ayiti

Borders have always been blurry in Hispaniola. Foreign Spain and France split the island into two entities into what we know as colonial Santo...
A vintage black-and-white newspaper-style cover art featuring a textured, aged paper background. At the center, a detailed sketch of an African drum symbolizes Haiti's deep cultural roots. Surrounding it are symbolic elements: a historical map of Saint-Domingue, silhouettes of enslaved Africans in chains, and the profile of a Haitian elder gazing toward the horizon, evoking a sense of ancestral connection. Faint handwritten script in the background represents lost names of African ancestors. The composition conveys historical depth, resilience, and the enduring ties between Haiti and Africa.

Africa in Ayiti

Often folks describe Ayiti as the most African place in the Caribbean. Why? Our melanin, speech acts like our language Kreyòl and expressions that...