“It’s in the food, the music and the culture ... of the reason that voodoo is demonized is because it was the religious tradition that animated the Haitian Revolution,” Turner explains ...

The religion remains vibrant in Haiti. Voodoo Charlie died of a heart attack in 2001, on Mardis Gras day: his memorial service, held in Congo Square, attracted hundreds of mourners, including ...

According to the Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook, there is a fusion of beliefs in Haiti – 80 percent of people profess to be Catholic, and another 16 percent are Protestant yet roughly half ...

"May is recognized as Haitian Heritage Month in New York State and the Haitian Culture Day Parade is more than just a celebration — it’s a powerful acknowledgment of the resilience, history and ...

A ceremony in the Congo Square area of Armstrong Park was part of the first annual New Orleans National Vodou Day on Jan. 14, 2024. The second annual New Orleans National Vodou Day is a ...

An American woman threatened South Africans over the New Orleans Zulu parade. The TikTok video went viral on social media, ...

As the area has experienced an increase in Haitian immigrants, this was a way to show some of the culture of the Caribbean island. Donovan Geer, SAC education and logistics coordinator ...

At Honeysuckle Restaurant, Cybille St. Aude-Tate fuses Haitian traditions, third culture identity, and Black empowerment into a reimagined cuisine. Through food, storytelling, and sustainable ...

Haitian community center leader Dorsainvil says Springfield event will help Americans understand who Haitians are as individuals and as a culture. The Springfield community is invited to celebrate ...

aiming to earn a Guinness World Records title while celebrating Haitian cuisine and culture. Her feat inspired global support and unified the Haitian diaspora. Haitian cuisine took center stage this ...