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Repost from Kreyolicious.com: 10 Facts You May Not Have Known About the Haitian Flag

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Flag day The Haitian flag is a symbol of pride for many Haitians. S

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ome flaunt the flag, tattoo it on their bodies but may not be aware of its history or the full meaning behind the symbol. Come now, Haiti History 101 pupils, how many of these did you know?

10. The woman who sew it together was Catherine Flon.

9. It was sewn together on May 18, 1803 in the city of Archaie [come on, you can s

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ay it: Ar-kai-yeah]. “Pour le Drapeau” (For the Flag), Haiti’s national anthem was written 100 years later by Justin Lhérisson with music by Nicolas Geffrard. No, not that one; another Nicolas Geffrard.

8. Historians have maintained that the former slaves of Haiti shredded out the white of the flag so that the blue and red could come together, symbolizing the unity of the mulatto class of Haiti with the “full-blooded” blacks.

7. As romantic and dramatic as Fact #8 might seem, it appears that The Haitian flag did not come into being just then, and the red and blue union not just some impromptu on the part of the new nation. Acco

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rding to the book Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture: Invisible Powers edited by Claudine Michel, and Patrick Bellegarde-Smith, the whole origin of the national

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colors of the god of war Ogou, and Dessalines was reportedly in a temple of the religion in Merote, Haiti when the flag was created. Most of the objects that make up Haiti’s national coat of arms, such as the machete, the palms—according to Laurent Dubois—are symbols of a Vodun temple.

6. The flag was changed from blue and red to black and red in 1964 during the

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presidency of Francois Duvalier. When Duvalier’s son went into exile in 1986, the flag was restored to red and blue. Duvalier wasn’t the first person to adopt the red and black flag. According to historian Elmide Méléance, Dessalines switched to black and red upon his crowning as Emperor Jacques the First in 1805.

5. According to the book Revolutionary Freedoms, at one point, two different national flags flew in Haiti. After the death of Dessalines, Ha

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iti was divided between two rulers Alexandre Sabes Pétion and Henri Christophe. Pétion reverted to the blue and red flag in the South of Haiti, while King Henri (ahem, Henry) kept the black and red. Jean-Pierre Boyer, the man who served as president of Haiti following the deaths of Henri and Christophe ruled Haiti under a red and blue flag.

4. The Dominican flag was partly based on the Haitian flag. The Trinitarians who were ardent contributors to the Dominican Independence movement added a cross in the middle to reflect Catholicism and added a distinctive coat of arms. — Continue Reading Here

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  • Haitians Honor Their Ancestors Through Fèt Gede, a Two-Day Celebration of Life, Death, and Tradition Every year on November 1 and 2, Haitians in Haiti and across the diaspora observe Fèt Gede, one of the most meaningful celebrations in Haitian Vodou. It is a time to honor loved ones who have passed away, remember our ancestors, and celebrate the connection between the living and the dead. During Fèt Gede, Vodou practitioners gather at cemeteries to pray, light candles, make offerings, and pay their respects. Some wear black, purple, and white, while others celebrate through music, dancing, and traditional ceremonies. At the heart of the celebration are the Gede spirits, who are associated with death, ancestors, and the cycle of life. Baron Samedi and Manman Brigitte are among the best-known spirits connected to these traditions. While Fèt Gede takes place around the same time as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, it has its own deep roots in Haitian history, spirituality, and culture. For many Haitians, Fèt Gede is more than a day of remembrance. It is a celebration of those who came before us and the traditions that continue to connect generations. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠ ⁠ “The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠ ⁠ Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
  • At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave. Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit. “Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome. Addressing the musical moment, he wrote: “Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music. Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door. 🎥 @Naishaazorr Janellesimonee1/Tiktok #lunionsuite
  • Burna Boy made history on October 29 as the first African artist to perform at Apple Music Hall, Apple’s new 600-capacity live music venue inside London’s iconic Battersea Power Station.⁠ ⁠ The intimate venue, which opened just weeks earlier, is designed to bring artists and audiences closer together, featuring advanced Spatial Audio technology.One of the night’s standout moments came during his performance of “4 Kampé II,” his collaboration with Haitian artist Joé Dwèt Filé. A large Haitian flag was displayed behind Burna Boy as he performed the track, with dancers and his full band bringing the song to life. The visual tribute and performance offered a moment of recognition for Haitian fans, who have embraced the collaboration.⁠ ⁠ The London performance came just four days after Burna Boy brought “4 Kampé II” to the international stage at the NFL Paris Game halftime show on October 25 at Stade de France. On that occasion, he invited Joé Dwèt Filé to join him, giving the two artists an opportunity to perform their collaboration together.⁠ ⁠ With “4 Kampé II” continuing to feature in Burna Boy’s live performances across international stages, the collaboration has become a notable part of his setlist. Rooted in Haitian konpa, the song represents a musical connection between two artists and continues to introduce Haitian sounds to audiences around the world.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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  • American Airlines will restart daily nonstop service between Miami and Cap-Haïtien on Sunday, November 1, 2026.⁠ ⁠ The flights will operate from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haïtien’s Hugo Chávez International Airport on Boeing 737 aircraft. The service marks the return of a major U.S. airline to Haiti after nearly two years of limited options for travelers.⁠ ⁠ Under the schedule, the Miami–Cap-Haïtien flight is set to depart around 10:15 a.m. and arrive around 12:15 p.m. local time. The return flight leaves Cap-Haïtien around 1:15 p.m. and lands in Miami around 3:15 p.m. The timing allows for onward connections through Miami for passengers traveling from other U.S. cities.⁠ ⁠ Cap-Haïtien becomes American Airlines’ 100th destination across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The resumption comes as U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince remain restricted under the Federal Aviation Administration’s ban, which has been in place since late 2024 following security incidents involving gunfire on aircraft in the capital. Cap-Haïtien and other northern airports have remained open to U.S. carriers.⁠ ⁠ For many in the Haitian diaspora in South Florida and beyond, the daily Miami–Cap-Haïtien route restores a direct, major-carrier option for family visits, business travel, and connections to northern Haiti. Cap-Haïtien serves as a key gateway for the northern region, and the new service adds capacity after years of reliance on smaller operators.⁠ ⁠ American Airlines previously served Cap-Haïtien starting in 2014 after the airport’s runway was rehabilitated. The November 1 restart places the northern city back on the airline’s network during the winter travel season.⁠ ⁠
  • On Wednesday, October 28, during her My Life, My Story residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Mary J. Blige surprised the crowd by bringing @WyclefJean onstage for a performance of their 2000 hit collaboration “911.” Blige and Wyclef traded verses and chorus lines as the stage glowed in red and orange LED visuals with atmospheric smoke. The audience, phones raised, captured the energetic reunion of the two longtime collaborators.⁠ ⁠ “911,” from Wyclef’s 2000 album The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book, peaked in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of their best-known joint tracks, blending R&B, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences. Bringing it back live during Blige’s first-ever Las Vegas residency added a nostalgic, high-energy highlight to an already memorable night that also included her direct response to a heckler.⁠ ⁠ This viral clip captures both the unfiltered stage presence the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is known for and the seamless chemistry between her and Wyclef on one of their signature songs.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
  • An ICE arrest of a Haitian poultry plant worker in Temperanceville, Virginia, has spread fear among the immigrant workforce at a Tyson Foods facility and across the Delmarva Peninsula. Agricultural groups are now warning that the administration’s enforcement operations threaten the nation’s food production and grocery prices.⁠ ⁠ According to @NYTimes, on August 18, ICE agents arrested Frandrich Pierre, a Haitian asylum seeker who held a valid work permit, outside the Tyson Foods plant. Pierre had worked there for two years sorting chicken parts for $21 an hour. He was later released and has an upcoming asylum hearing. The arrest, captured on video by coworkers, prompted many Haitian workers to stop reporting to work out of fear.⁠ ⁠ The revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led ICE to arrest people who had been living and working in the U.S. legally. The Delmarva Peninsula, spanning parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, is a major poultry processing hub for large producers including Tyson, Perdue, and Mountaire. These companies have long relied on Haitian labor and, in some cases, offered to sponsor work visas and permanent residency. Now, many workers are staying home or going into hiding, leaving plants short-staffed.⁠ ⁠ While ICE has not conducted raids inside the poultry plants themselves, workers told The New York Times that companies are scrambling to hire and train replacements. None of the three major producers, Perdue, Mountaire, or Tyson, commented on the impact. Tyson has issued letters for employees to carry that ask law enforcement to “allow our team member to come to work” and state that their work is “crucial to Tyson’s continuing operations.” ⁠ ⁠ Last week, a coalition of food industry groups warned President Trump that the immigration crackdown is affecting the nation’s food supply. At a protest in Salisbury, Maryland, residents said companies are not doing enough to protect longtime immigrant employees, some of whom have worked at the plants for decades. As ICE continues deportations to Haiti, workers are being returned to a country in crisis.⁠ ⁠ Source: New York Times ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitia
  • Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions. On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later. Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself. This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity. Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 🎥 Pix11 ABC7 #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
  • Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday posted a video of his country’s military deployment to Haiti alongside a direct message written in Kreyol, stating that El Salvador has nearly finished sending more than 2,000 soldiers and equipment to the country. In the video, which shows Salvadoran soldiers in full combat gear marching across an airport tarmac toward waiting aircraft, armored vehicles being loaded, helicopters secured onto cargo platforms, and large equipment being lifted by cranes, Bukele presented visual evidence of the mobilization he described in the accompanying text. “This is not an operation against the Haitian people, nor an invasion of the country of Haiti,” Bukele wrote. “We are not a great power. We have no interest in coming to dominate the Haitian people, nor in laying hands on Haiti’s wealth.” It comes days after four Salvadoran Air Force aviation technicians assigned to the GSF went missing following an ambush on their armored vehicle in the Croix-des-Bouquets area near Port-au-Prince on October 18. The men had been operating in non-combat roles focused on medical evacuations. No group has claimed responsibility. Bukele said the primary goal is to bring the four technicians home, while also giving “a lesson” to the gangs “that make the Haitian people suffer, that kill people the population loves, that prevent them from living a normal, free life, without fear.” He stated that El Salvador, a “modest country that is developing” is covering roughly 90 percent of the operation’s costs with its own funds, receiving only limited logistical help from other countries. Drawing a parallel to El Salvador’s own past experience with gang violence, he wrote that his country endured more than 200 years of violence and instability before achieving peace. He stressed that El Salvador’s troops did not come “to make money” but “to fight against the wicked,” adding that justice and peace have no price. The deployment has been coordinated with Haitian interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who spoke with Bukele by phone and reaffirmed cooperation on security and the search for the missing technicians. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Haitians Honor Their Ancestors Through Fèt Gede, a Two-Day Celebration of Life, Death, and Tradition Every year on November 1 and 2, Haitians in Haiti and across the diaspora observe Fèt Gede, one of the most meaningful celebrations in Haitian Vodou. It is a time to honor loved ones who have passed away, remember our ancestors, and celebrate the connection between the living and the dead. During Fèt Gede, Vodou practitioners gather at cemeteries to pray, light candles, make offerings, and pay their respects. Some wear black, purple, and white, while others celebrate through music, dancing, and traditional ceremonies. At the heart of the celebration are the Gede spirits, who are associated with death, ancestors, and the cycle of life. Baron Samedi and Manman Brigitte are among the best-known spirits connected to these traditions. While Fèt Gede takes place around the same time as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, it has its own deep roots in Haitian history, spirituality, and culture. For many Haitians, Fèt Gede is more than a day of remembrance. It is a celebration of those who came before us and the traditions that continue to connect generations. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Haitians Honor Their Ancestors Through Fèt Gede, a Two-Day Celebration of Life, Death, and Tradition Every year on November 1 and 2, Haitians in Haiti and across the diaspora observe Fèt Gede, one of the most meaningful celebrations in Haitian Vodou. It is a time to honor loved ones who have passed away, remember our ancestors, and celebrate the connection between the living and the dead. During Fèt Gede, Vodou practitioners gather at cemeteries to pray, light candles, make offerings, and pay their respects. Some wear black, purple, and white, while others celebrate through music, dancing, and traditional ceremonies. At the heart of the celebration are the Gede spirits, who are associated with death, ancestors, and the cycle of life. Baron Samedi and Manman Brigitte are among the best-known spirits connected to these traditions. While Fèt Gede takes place around the same time as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, it has its own deep roots in Haitian history, spirituality, and culture. For many Haitians, Fèt Gede is more than a day of remembrance. It is a celebration of those who came before us and the traditions that continue to connect generations. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠ ⁠ “The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠ ⁠ Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠ ⁠ “The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠ ⁠ Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠ ⁠ “The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠ ⁠ Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠ ⁠ “The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠ ⁠ Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠ ⁠ “The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠ ⁠ Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave. Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit. “Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome. Addressing the musical moment, he wrote: “Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music. Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door. 🎥 @Naishaazorr Janellesimonee1/Tiktok #lunionsuite
At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave. Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit. “Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome. Addressing the musical moment, he wrote: “Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music. Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door. 🎥 @Naishaazorr Janellesimonee1/Tiktok #lunionsuite
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At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave. Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit. “Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome. Addressing the musical moment, he wrote: “Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music. Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door. 🎥 @Naishaazorr Janellesimonee1/Tiktok #lunionsuite
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Burna Boy made history on October 29 as the first African artist to perform at Apple Music Hall, Apple’s new 600-capacity live music venue inside London’s iconic Battersea Power Station.⁠ ⁠ The intimate venue, which opened just weeks earlier, is designed to bring artists and audiences closer together, featuring advanced Spatial Audio technology.One of the night’s standout moments came during his performance of “4 Kampé II,” his collaboration with Haitian artist Joé Dwèt Filé. A large Haitian flag was displayed behind Burna Boy as he performed the track, with dancers and his full band bringing the song to life. The visual tribute and performance offered a moment of recognition for Haitian fans, who have embraced the collaboration.⁠ ⁠ The London performance came just four days after Burna Boy brought “4 Kampé II” to the international stage at the NFL Paris Game halftime show on October 25 at Stade de France. On that occasion, he invited Joé Dwèt Filé to join him, giving the two artists an opportunity to perform their collaboration together.⁠ ⁠ With “4 Kampé II” continuing to feature in Burna Boy’s live performances across international stages, the collaboration has become a notable part of his setlist. Rooted in Haitian konpa, the song represents a musical connection between two artists and continues to introduce Haitian sounds to audiences around the world.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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American Airlines will restart daily nonstop service between Miami and Cap-Haïtien on Sunday, November 1, 2026.⁠ ⁠ The flights will operate from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haïtien’s Hugo Chávez International Airport on Boeing 737 aircraft. The service marks the return of a major U.S. airline to Haiti after nearly two years of limited options for travelers.⁠ ⁠ Under the schedule, the Miami–Cap-Haïtien flight is set to depart around 10:15 a.m. and arrive around 12:15 p.m. local time. The return flight leaves Cap-Haïtien around 1:15 p.m. and lands in Miami around 3:15 p.m. The timing allows for onward connections through Miami for passengers traveling from other U.S. cities.⁠ ⁠ Cap-Haïtien becomes American Airlines’ 100th destination across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The resumption comes as U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince remain restricted under the Federal Aviation Administration’s ban, which has been in place since late 2024 following security incidents involving gunfire on aircraft in the capital. Cap-Haïtien and other northern airports have remained open to U.S. carriers.⁠ ⁠ For many in the Haitian diaspora in South Florida and beyond, the daily Miami–Cap-Haïtien route restores a direct, major-carrier option for family visits, business travel, and connections to northern Haiti. Cap-Haïtien serves as a key gateway for the northern region, and the new service adds capacity after years of reliance on smaller operators.⁠ ⁠ American Airlines previously served Cap-Haïtien starting in 2014 after the airport’s runway was rehabilitated. The November 1 restart places the northern city back on the airline’s network during the winter travel season.⁠ ⁠
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American Airlines will restart daily nonstop service between Miami and Cap-Haïtien on Sunday, November 1, 2026.⁠ ⁠ The flights will operate from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haïtien’s Hugo Chávez International Airport on Boeing 737 aircraft. The service marks the return of a major U.S. airline to Haiti after nearly two years of limited options for travelers.⁠ ⁠ Under the schedule, the Miami–Cap-Haïtien flight is set to depart around 10:15 a.m. and arrive around 12:15 p.m. local time. The return flight leaves Cap-Haïtien around 1:15 p.m. and lands in Miami around 3:15 p.m. The timing allows for onward connections through Miami for passengers traveling from other U.S. cities.⁠ ⁠ Cap-Haïtien becomes American Airlines’ 100th destination across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The resumption comes as U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince remain restricted under the Federal Aviation Administration’s ban, which has been in place since late 2024 following security incidents involving gunfire on aircraft in the capital. Cap-Haïtien and other northern airports have remained open to U.S. carriers.⁠ ⁠ For many in the Haitian diaspora in South Florida and beyond, the daily Miami–Cap-Haïtien route restores a direct, major-carrier option for family visits, business travel, and connections to northern Haiti. Cap-Haïtien serves as a key gateway for the northern region, and the new service adds capacity after years of reliance on smaller operators.⁠ ⁠ American Airlines previously served Cap-Haïtien starting in 2014 after the airport’s runway was rehabilitated. The November 1 restart places the northern city back on the airline’s network during the winter travel season.⁠ ⁠
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On Wednesday, October 28, during her My Life, My Story residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Mary J. Blige surprised the crowd by bringing @WyclefJean onstage for a performance of their 2000 hit collaboration “911.” Blige and Wyclef traded verses and chorus lines as the stage glowed in red and orange LED visuals with atmospheric smoke. The audience, phones raised, captured the energetic reunion of the two longtime collaborators.⁠ ⁠ “911,” from Wyclef’s 2000 album The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book, peaked in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of their best-known joint tracks, blending R&B, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences. Bringing it back live during Blige’s first-ever Las Vegas residency added a nostalgic, high-energy highlight to an already memorable night that also included her direct response to a heckler.⁠ ⁠ This viral clip captures both the unfiltered stage presence the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is known for and the seamless chemistry between her and Wyclef on one of their signature songs.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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An ICE arrest of a Haitian poultry plant worker in Temperanceville, Virginia, has spread fear among the immigrant workforce at a Tyson Foods facility and across the Delmarva Peninsula. Agricultural groups are now warning that the administration’s enforcement operations threaten the nation’s food production and grocery prices.⁠ ⁠ According to @NYTimes, on August 18, ICE agents arrested Frandrich Pierre, a Haitian asylum seeker who held a valid work permit, outside the Tyson Foods plant. Pierre had worked there for two years sorting chicken parts for $21 an hour. He was later released and has an upcoming asylum hearing. The arrest, captured on video by coworkers, prompted many Haitian workers to stop reporting to work out of fear.⁠ ⁠ The revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led ICE to arrest people who had been living and working in the U.S. legally. The Delmarva Peninsula, spanning parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, is a major poultry processing hub for large producers including Tyson, Perdue, and Mountaire. These companies have long relied on Haitian labor and, in some cases, offered to sponsor work visas and permanent residency. Now, many workers are staying home or going into hiding, leaving plants short-staffed.⁠ ⁠ While ICE has not conducted raids inside the poultry plants themselves, workers told The New York Times that companies are scrambling to hire and train replacements. None of the three major producers, Perdue, Mountaire, or Tyson, commented on the impact. Tyson has issued letters for employees to carry that ask law enforcement to “allow our team member to come to work” and state that their work is “crucial to Tyson’s continuing operations.” ⁠ ⁠ Last week, a coalition of food industry groups warned President Trump that the immigration crackdown is affecting the nation’s food supply. At a protest in Salisbury, Maryland, residents said companies are not doing enough to protect longtime immigrant employees, some of whom have worked at the plants for decades. As ICE continues deportations to Haiti, workers are being returned to a country in crisis.⁠ ⁠ Source: New York Times ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitia
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An ICE arrest of a Haitian poultry plant worker in Temperanceville, Virginia, has spread fear among the immigrant workforce at a Tyson Foods facility and across the Delmarva Peninsula. Agricultural groups are now warning that the administration’s enforcement operations threaten the nation’s food production and grocery prices.⁠ ⁠ According to @NYTimes, on August 18, ICE agents arrested Frandrich Pierre, a Haitian asylum seeker who held a valid work permit, outside the Tyson Foods plant. Pierre had worked there for two years sorting chicken parts for $21 an hour. He was later released and has an upcoming asylum hearing. The arrest, captured on video by coworkers, prompted many Haitian workers to stop reporting to work out of fear.⁠ ⁠ The revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led ICE to arrest people who had been living and working in the U.S. legally. The Delmarva Peninsula, spanning parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, is a major poultry processing hub for large producers including Tyson, Perdue, and Mountaire. These companies have long relied on Haitian labor and, in some cases, offered to sponsor work visas and permanent residency. Now, many workers are staying home or going into hiding, leaving plants short-staffed.⁠ ⁠ While ICE has not conducted raids inside the poultry plants themselves, workers told The New York Times that companies are scrambling to hire and train replacements. None of the three major producers, Perdue, Mountaire, or Tyson, commented on the impact. Tyson has issued letters for employees to carry that ask law enforcement to “allow our team member to come to work” and state that their work is “crucial to Tyson’s continuing operations.” ⁠ ⁠ Last week, a coalition of food industry groups warned President Trump that the immigration crackdown is affecting the nation’s food supply. At a protest in Salisbury, Maryland, residents said companies are not doing enough to protect longtime immigrant employees, some of whom have worked at the plants for decades. As ICE continues deportations to Haiti, workers are being returned to a country in crisis.⁠ ⁠ Source: New York Times ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitia
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Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions. On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later. Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself. This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity. Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 🎥 Pix11 ABC7 #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions. On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later. Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself. This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity. Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 🎥 Pix11 ABC7 #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions. On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later. Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself. This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity. Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 🎥 Pix11 ABC7 #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions. On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later. Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself. This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity. Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 🎥 Pix11 ABC7 #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday posted a video of his country’s military deployment to Haiti alongside a direct message written in Kreyol, stating that El Salvador has nearly finished sending more than 2,000 soldiers and equipment to the country. In the video, which shows Salvadoran soldiers in full combat gear marching across an airport tarmac toward waiting aircraft, armored vehicles being loaded, helicopters secured onto cargo platforms, and large equipment being lifted by cranes, Bukele presented visual evidence of the mobilization he described in the accompanying text. “This is not an operation against the Haitian people, nor an invasion of the country of Haiti,” Bukele wrote. “We are not a great power. We have no interest in coming to dominate the Haitian people, nor in laying hands on Haiti’s wealth.” It comes days after four Salvadoran Air Force aviation technicians assigned to the GSF went missing following an ambush on their armored vehicle in the Croix-des-Bouquets area near Port-au-Prince on October 18. The men had been operating in non-combat roles focused on medical evacuations. No group has claimed responsibility. Bukele said the primary goal is to bring the four technicians home, while also giving “a lesson” to the gangs “that make the Haitian people suffer, that kill people the population loves, that prevent them from living a normal, free life, without fear.” He stated that El Salvador, a “modest country that is developing” is covering roughly 90 percent of the operation’s costs with its own funds, receiving only limited logistical help from other countries. Drawing a parallel to El Salvador’s own past experience with gang violence, he wrote that his country endured more than 200 years of violence and instability before achieving peace. He stressed that El Salvador’s troops did not come “to make money” but “to fight against the wicked,” adding that justice and peace have no price. The deployment has been coordinated with Haitian interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who spoke with Bukele by phone and reaffirmed cooperation on security and the search for the missing technicians. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday posted a video of his country’s military deployment to Haiti alongside a direct message written in Kreyol, stating that El Salvador has nearly finished sending more than 2,000 soldiers and equipment to the country. In the video, which shows Salvadoran soldiers in full combat gear marching across an airport tarmac toward waiting aircraft, armored vehicles being loaded, helicopters secured onto cargo platforms, and large equipment being lifted by cranes, Bukele presented visual evidence of the mobilization he described in the accompanying text. “This is not an operation against the Haitian people, nor an invasion of the country of Haiti,” Bukele wrote. “We are not a great power. We have no interest in coming to dominate the Haitian people, nor in laying hands on Haiti’s wealth.” It comes days after four Salvadoran Air Force aviation technicians assigned to the GSF went missing following an ambush on their armored vehicle in the Croix-des-Bouquets area near Port-au-Prince on October 18. The men had been operating in non-combat roles focused on medical evacuations. No group has claimed responsibility. Bukele said the primary goal is to bring the four technicians home, while also giving “a lesson” to the gangs “that make the Haitian people suffer, that kill people the population loves, that prevent them from living a normal, free life, without fear.” He stated that El Salvador, a “modest country that is developing” is covering roughly 90 percent of the operation’s costs with its own funds, receiving only limited logistical help from other countries. Drawing a parallel to El Salvador’s own past experience with gang violence, he wrote that his country endured more than 200 years of violence and instability before achieving peace. He stressed that El Salvador’s troops did not come “to make money” but “to fight against the wicked,” adding that justice and peace have no price. The deployment has been coordinated with Haitian interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who spoke with Bukele by phone and reaffirmed cooperation on security and the search for the missing technicians. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠ One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠ ⁠ To enter:⁠ 1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠ 2⃣ Repost this post⁠ 3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠ ⁠ Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠ Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠ ⁠ #LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠ #CommunityPartner #BAYO10
GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠ One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠ ⁠ To enter:⁠ 1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠ 2⃣ Repost this post⁠ 3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠ ⁠ Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠ Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠ ⁠ #LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠ #CommunityPartner #BAYO10
GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠ One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠ ⁠ To enter:⁠ 1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠ 2⃣ Repost this post⁠ 3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠ ⁠ Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠ Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠ ⁠ #LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠ #CommunityPartner #BAYO10
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GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠ One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠ ⁠ To enter:⁠ 1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠ 2⃣ Repost this post⁠ 3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠ ⁠ Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠ Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠ ⁠ #LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠ #CommunityPartner #BAYO10
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