Orlande Fleury, Author at Caribbean Life

Staff and supporters of the Haitian American Alliance of New York, Inc. at a community event. From left: Colbert Saint-Laurent, director of Capacity Building; Geogg Pipoly, Esq.; Yolette Williams, president & CEO; Judith Wackman, DNP/PMHNP; Rosia Lamarre, DC; and Marjorie Bonhomme, PhD.

Haiti

Haitian American Alliance of NY: 30 years of service and triumph

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Duckens Nazon signs a Haitian flag at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + Café in Brooklyn during “A Night for Haiti” event on April 13, 2026.

Haiti

Brooklyn fetes Haiti’s Nazon ahead of World Cup

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Clergy members, community leaders, and residents, including Bishop Orlando Findlayter, Pastor Louis Straker, and Pastor James A. Thornton, gather in Brooklyn to support Council Member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis, highlighting their integrity and service amid an ongoing federal investigation.

News

Clergy, community back Farah Louis, sister at Brooklyn press conference

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Honorees proudly pose after receiving their awards, representing branches including the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, Navy, and New York Army National Guard.

News

Sanders Jr. celebrates Women in Armed Forces at Rochdale Village event

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New York State Senator James Sanders, Jr., speaks alongside Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.

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State lawmakers call communities to Albany for 2026 MWBE Advocacy Day

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Attendees gather to experience the exhibition on March 29 at the HCX’s gallery space at 35 Lafayette Ave. in Downtown, Brooklyn.

‘JAKMÈL’ Exhibit celebrates Haitian Carnival art

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Attendees gather for the Mayor’s Forum in Hearing Room B of the Legislative Office Building.

Politics

Three-day summit centers communities of color

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Judge Chidi Eze reciting the oath of office in the presence of his family.

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Brooklyn’s Anthony ‘Chidi’ Eze joins NYC Civil Court Bench

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Family memeber of Victoria Mompoint, Victoria’s mother, Council Member Farah Louis, Jahmila Edwards, director of Intergovernmental Affairs for NYC Mayor's Office, student elected mayor, Victoria Mompoint, and school principal, Jamie Hendrickson.

Brooklyn middle school launches NYC-style student government

By Orlande Fleury

Former Council Speaker Adrienne Adams administers the oath to Council Member Tyrell Hankerson as his mother holds the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.

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Tyrell Hankerson sworn in to lead Queens’ ‘Great 28’

By Orlande Fleury

Fashion

Powerful Debut

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From left, Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director and co-founder, Franck Henry Godefroy, creative director and co-founder and Mc Alexander Ciceron, creative director and lead curator.

Atelier Artist launches inclusive residency for Brooklyn creatives

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Jamell Henderson.

People

Jamell N.A. Henderson runs for City Council District 41

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Haitian designer Michel Chataigne, with Rita C. Joseph, New York City Council Member for the 40th district, a Haitian American politician and educator.

Haiti

Michel Chataigne’s Exhibition Opening Reception: A glorious celebration of Haitian culture, fashion, and beauty

By Orlande Fleury

Haitian artist Michel Chataigne with some of his designs.

Haiti

Haitian artist Michel Chataigne showcases 40 years of cultural influence in Brooklyn

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Participants at the annual Legislative Scholarship Gala, an event aimed at raising funds for college students.

The 54th Annual Legislative Conference: A celebration of Diversity, Equity, and Empowerment

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