Garry Pierre-Pierre

YouTube video by Coda Story “Nostalgia is Addictive—And Authoritarians Know It” | THE THINKERS: Garry Pierre-Pierre

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No Elections, No Government, No Excuses: Why Haiti Must Rebuild Itself Now With democracy deferred and legitimacy fading, Haiti risks becoming a nation that survives — but no longer governs itself.

Haiti is in the pause between heartbeats — and the world looks away.
So here's what I’m doing: I’m donating 100% of paid Substack subscriptions to fund journalism scholarships for Haitian students.
Help me build the storytellers Haiti needs.
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MPV Podcast | How immigrant and ethnic news media are fighting disinformation — Making Peace Visible In an age of viral misinformation, ethnic and Indigenous media play a crucial role in countering falsehoods that target their communities. A new report, Disarming Disinformation: United States (ICFJ, ...

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In media and in life, storytelling is power. If you don’t tell your own story, others will fill in the blanks — and you may not like how they tell it.

Garry not only captured what's at stake for immigrant publishers in the US but also some strategies that could bring in additional financial support for immigrant-led publications and help make their organizations more sustainable.

can we add racist to the list?

Immigrant Media: Serving Communities at a Critical Moment - Nieman Reports Outlets are under increasing political and financial pressure at a time when they are needed most.

Initially, I aimed simply to tell untold stories of Haitians like myself, not to become a community leader. However, I soon realized that in immigrant media, reporting on your community isn't enough — you must stand with it.

In Haiti’s northeast, ‘Integrity Clubs’ sow seeds of anti-corruption education Haiti's anti-corruption unit, ULCC, has launched "Integrity Clubs” in the northeast to teach youth anti-corruption values from an early age. Students from approximately 20 schools in Fort-Liberté and ...

Amid persistent corruption and weakening public trust in Haitian institutions, on May 27, the Anti-Corruption Unit launched the “Integrity Clubs” program in schools aiming to instill anti-corruption values in youth haitiantimes.com/2025/06/10/h...

A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.

“Hi Chris, this is Jill from Newsmax-“ continues on to ask me to appear on a Super Bowl preview segment My response - “Hi Jill, thanks for reaching out, unfortunately I have a strict policy of not working with people who back autocrats and dictators, let alone those are at this very moment in the process of destroying the constitutional separation of power that makes companies like you own able to function independently, as opposed to be government propaganda, so I’m going to have to regretfully decline.”

Sometimes you just have to say “fuck you” with a flourish

RJ Oben turns heads at Senior Bowl as NFL scouts take notice Notre Dame’s RJ Oben showcased his talent at the Senior Bowl, earning praise from scouts as he eyes the 2025 NFL Draft.

🇭🇹🇨🇲RJ Oben, a defensive standout of Haitian and Cameroonian descent, showcased his skills in the Senior Bowl as NFL scouts evaluated top prospects. haitiantimes.com/2025/02/04/r...

Brooklyn’s Little Haiti is gripped by fear as ICE raids spark anxiety among residents. Businesses are struggling, and even those with legal status are staying indoors. Here’s how the crackdown is affecting the community. Swipe through ➡️
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Today from Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny:

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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8 Port-au-Prince cultural events to look forward to in 2025 Several major annual events took place, notably in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, providing residents with moments to celebrate and find respite from the chaos fueled by escalating gang activity...

#Art & #Culture 🇭🇹Some major cultural traditions and events embodying the endurance of Haitian culture thrived in 2024 and are set to return in 2025
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It's been an opportunity of a lifetime

It's been an opportunity of a lifetime

Discovering Haiti's Wildlife Part 1: General Knowledge Quiz How much do you know about Haiti's unique species? Take this quiz and find out!

Dive into this quiz to learn fascinating facts about Haiti’s wildlife, from its national bird to its unique amphibians. haitiantimes.com/2025/01/05/d...

LETS DO THIS: Close your Threads, Instagram and Facebook accounts … at high noon on 20 Jan 2025 right after you do it to X.
The #GreatTwitterWalkoff can also be the #GreatMetaWalkoff.

Let’s do it simultaneously and show our power.

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A day in a raw sugarcane liquor factory in Haiti | PHOTOS Images from a day of work at a sugarcane liquor factory in Quartier-Morin, a northern commune. The raw liquor-making business has been struggling in recent years due to the gang violence in Port-au-Pr...

Welcome to Rony Charles’ sugarcane liquor factory, one of the 25 raw liquor factories in the Breda-Kadouch village haitiantimes.com/2025/01/07/d...

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Cap-Haïtien’s Christmas spirit shines brightly amid floods and hardships | PHOTOS Legendary Haitian Christmas song, Abdenwèl, softly blared from the speakers inside Nice Cream. It was a complementary sign that Christmas was well alive in Haiti despite all.

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Pottery, paintings, and passion abound at Haiti's 18th Artisanat en Fête | Photos Haiti’s largest arts and crafts festival, Artisanat en Fête, brings over 230 artisans together to celebrate creativity, tradition, and craftsmanship.

🇭🇹🎉 Haiti’s top artisans unite to celebrate craftsmanship, showcasing resilience through creativity and skill.
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Global guide TasteAtlas ranks Haitian cuisine among world’s best Haitian food shines globally! TasteAtlas ranks Haitian cuisine 67th among the world’s best, featuring dishes like pikliz and griot.

🇭🇹😋 TasteAtlas honors Haiti’s culinary gems like pikliz, griot, and diri ak djondjon
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Haitian American Ashton Jeanty vows comeback after Heisman loss Boise State star Ashton Jeanty reflects on his historic season, Heisman Trophy runner-up finish, and focus on breaking records.

🇭🇹🎉 Haitian American running back Ashton Jeanty eyes records after finishing second in the closest Heisman Trophy race since 2009.
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