Could a Terrorist Designation be The Last Nail in Haiti's Coffin as a Nation-State?
For decades, we have condemned the U.S. State Department for interfering in Haiti's internal affairs—supporting corrupt elites, undermining grassroots movements, and shielding the oligarchy.
The Last Levee Is Breaking. Will We Just Stand By?
While gangs have formed powerful coalitions to destroy the nation, we—its civil society and diaspora—remain fragmented. That is the sad and bitter truth.
The speech I wish I had heard on April 3rd by the President of the CPT
Two days ago, Fritz Alphonse Jean, President pro tempore of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), addressed the nation. While his remarks acknowledged the seriousness of the moment, I wanted to hear more.
USAID's Dismantling Is Complete. Now Its Critics Must Fill the Gap
The Trump administration has taken the final step in its campaign to gut the United States Agency for International Development. As CNN reported, the “State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID”
I Can't Accept nor Celebrate When Policies Hurt Other Americans and Neither Should You.
Reading about the measles outbreak in Texas, I feel a deep frustration. Part of me wants to say that people must live with the consequences of their choices. But the reality is that children—who had no say in those choices—are the ones suffering.
Haiti’s Aid Paradox: Managing the Fallout of USAID’s Exit
I have always believed that only Haitians can save Haiti. This conviction stems not from blind patriotism but from the belief that real change must come from within. However, this does not mean Haiti must do it alone.
Rethinking Aid: Can Haiti Stand on Its Own?
The ongoing debate about foreign aid often lacks critical nuance. While many associate aid primarily with USAID or international organizations, the reality is broader.
The Hidden Cost of Draining the Swamp
The dismantling of USAID, executed without congressional approval, is a dangerous shift in American governance. To be clear, USAID formally became an agency by an Act of Congress in 1998.
Leadership Lessons for 2025: Dancing Toward Change
When I facilitated leadership programs at the Haitian Center for Leadership and Excellence, I often shared with young leaders what's been called the "First Follower" video from Derek Sivers' Ted Talk on How to Start a Movement.
CARIMI Nation: Haitian Nation
This morning, I woke up inspired by the incredible pictures from the CARIMI reunion concert at the UBS Arena. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a powerful demonstration of Haitian cultural pride.
From Words to Action: Reimagining Haiti's Regional Power
As many of us celebrate the Christmas season and welcome the New Year, Haitians are enduring massacres by gangs, extreme levels of hunger, and devastating floods in Cap-Haïtien and Port-de-Paix.
The Recipe for Resistance: Unity, Trust, and Action
Many Haitians believe that the growing insecurity in Haiti is orchestrated by the international community—particularly the governments of the United States, France, and Canada.
Finding Redemption Through Forgiveness
As Donald Trump secures another presidential victory, I find myself reflecting on the nature of democracy and leadership from a unique vantage point.
The Deadly Price of Comfort: How Fear of Change Threatens American Democracy
I've often wondered how society allows terrible events to unfold. The systematic oppression of African Americans, the genocide in Rwanda, the Holocaust – these weren't just sudden explosions of violence, but gradual descents enabled by collective silence and acceptance.
The Crisis Facing Haitians in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic's recent crackdown on Haitian immigrants has triggered a growing humanitarian crisis that demands immediate international attention.

