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Academie Francaise - Haitian author Dany Laferriere is now an Immortal

L'Academie Francaise as just elected Haitian author Dany Laferriere as their new Immortal, the highest honor granted in the French language... Laferriere is the first Haitian to receive this Honor... For the rest of his life, Daniel Laferriere will be one of 40 members of L'Academie, responsible for being the official authority on the development of the French language in France and around the world... WOW... more »

December 13, 2013 10:02 AM

Adonis Stevenson - Haitian WBC International Boxing Champion!

Did you know? A Haitian boxer, Adonis Stevenson, is the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Adonis' reign started back on June 8, 2013, when he beat his opponent, American boxer Chad Dawson with a knockout in 76 seconds... more »

September 6, 2013 8:27 AM

First Bus MADE IN HAITI Unveiled

Today is the official unveiling of the very first bus made in Haiti. Known as the "Coutard", the bus is named after his inventor, Jean-Paul Coutard. more »

August 22, 2013 2:54 PM

Fabiola Fameux, From Maissade to Miss PFUR Moscow, Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - Fabiola Fameux, a Haitian-Russian was crowned Miss Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) in the city of Moscow. more »

March 7, 2012 12:20 PM

Harry LaRosiliere, Born in Haiti, First Black Mayor of Plano Texas

Did you know this? Last month, the city of Plano Texas elected their first Black mayor, Haitian-American financial advisor Harry LaRosiliere. Who would think that there would one day be a Haitian Mayor in the Lone Star State? more »

June 6, 2013 9:27 AM

Haitian Woman Alcima Fenelus, The Second Oldest Woman in the World?

A Haitian woman, Alcima Fenelus, may just be the second oldest woman in the world. Second to Misao Okawa, named the world's oldest woman by Guinness World Records. Both women are alive, both 114 years old, both born in 1898 but eight months apart... more »

May 4, 2013 7:44 AM

Woy! Mona Guerin Mouri !!!

Haitian writer and playwright Mona Guerin, creator of "Woy! Les Voila!!!" died Friday, December 30 2011. more »

December 31, 2011 4:43 PM