Some people swear that Haiti will never change, right? Wrong! I devised the 1804 BOSS idea, which refers to Haiti’s former Emperor, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, because of his courage in the face of challenges and his determination to create a Haiti for Haitians. These … [Read more...] about 10 Haitian Social Media Influencers You Should Know in 2019
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Can Facebook Help Haiti Focus on Growing Its Business Ecosystem?
Logging onto Facebook can feel like a religious experience. You do it every day, or for some, every week, and you occasionally find some significance. Do you often wonder what is significant? What if we were to change the occasional into everyday … [Read more...] about Can Facebook Help Haiti Focus on Growing Its Business Ecosystem?
Ten 1804 Boss Haitian Influencers on Social Media You Should Know in 2017
What do you do when you see notable influencers who are recognized time after time for their work on social media, but you rarely see anyone who looks like you? This has been my observation in the digital space for the last few years. And this is not to say that … [Read more...] about Ten 1804 Boss Haitian Influencers on Social Media You Should Know in 2017
Technology is Haiti’s Best Hope to Fight Foreign Predators
I am writing this article with a heavy and sad heart. There is a war on women and children, in particular in Haiti. Tourists, missionaries, aid workers, questionable adventure-seekers, and those looking to make a few dollars are eyeing the country as an open … [Read more...] about Technology is Haiti’s Best Hope to Fight Foreign Predators
3 Signs That Haiti is Being Marginalized by Mainstream Media
Haiti is at a turning point right now. For the first time in Haiti’s history, there are tools that we can use to reset the button on the one-sided narrative that mainstream media seems bent on using to shape Haiti’s story – they are the Internet and social media. For decades, … [Read more...] about 3 Signs That Haiti is Being Marginalized by Mainstream Media