Haitians An Ayiti, Haitians Andeyò

Uncover the stories of Haiti and its diaspora at Haitians An Ayiti, Haitians Andeyò: Stories from Home and Abroad, a panel discussion on Sunday, November 24, in Room 8302 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. As part of the 2024 Miami Book Fair, this event highlights the cultural, political and historical forces that shape Haitian life, both at home and abroad.

Bito David’s My Haitian Neighbor: A Cultural Handshake offers a heartfelt guide to understanding Haiti’s rich heritage, bridging gaps between Haitian and non-Haitian communities. Hervé Fanini-Lemoine’s Forgotten Essentials explores Haiti’s ongoing political and social struggles, questioning the potential for real progress. Lyonel Gerdes’ Miami, Florida: A Sunshine State’s Unauthorized and Unredacted Journey - A Memoir reveals the complexities of life in Miami’s Haitian community through investigative storytelling. Daniel-Gérard Rouzier’s Mémoires d’un Fou provides a vivid historical novel about Haiti’s turbulent past. Moderated by Carel Pedre from Chokarella, the discussion will be held in Haitian Creole with English interpretation.