@4HNYC Helping Haiti HH

Happy Haitian Heritage Month 🇭🇹 • • Soup Joumou: The Soup That Symbolizes Haitian Freedom- A Haitian New Year Tradition 🇭🇹🇭🇹 ———— “Haiti became free on January 1, 1804, and on that day it acquired a new name too. Previously called Saint-Domingue, the territory had been France's most profitable colony, its plantation economy dependent on a brutal system of slave labor. Following an insurrection that grew to a full-fledged revolution, Haitian slaves and gens de couleur libres—free people of color—defeated the French military and declared for themselves a republic. The new name was also an old one: Haiti (in Haitian Creole, Ayiti) came from the indigenous Taino word for the region. It means "land of the mountains." . . . “After freedom, it was time to celebrate. And to eat—at least, according to the legend surrounding the pumpkin beef soup.” There’s no written account but allegedly Jean-Jacques Dessalines’s wife Marie-Claire Heureuse initiated the tradition. It was a delicacy—something reserved for French slave masters. When Haitians threw out the French, they vested this previously forbidden food with new meaning. The soup became a symbol of Haitian independence and freedom.” . . . What do you typically put in your Soup Joumou? 🥣 🥄 👩🏾‍🍳 👨🏾‍🍳 Let us know in the comments section! ⬇️ #haitianheritagemonth . . Source: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes-menus/haitian-independence-soup-joumou-recipe-article (at Port-au-Prince, Haiti) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdBV27SLuiI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

@4HNYC Helping Haiti HH turned 10 today!

Bonne Année! 2022! 🎉 Neg Marron - A symbol of Haiti’s Freedom🇭🇹 . . . "Happy Haitian Independence Day! A celebration of the Haitian revolution. "L'union fait la force..."Perhaps we Haitians should tell the whole world that being the FIRST BLACK NATION is no walk in the park and we have the scars to prove it.” - Woodring Saint Preux #haiti #haitianindependenceday #HaitianAffirmation #negmarron #happynewyear #bonneannee https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMOsSWr_et/?utm_medium=tumblr

History of the Haitian Flag 🇭🇹🇭🇹 —————— The first purely Haitian flag was adopted on 18 May 1803, on the last day of the Congress of Arcahaie, Haitian lore holds that the newly appointed revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines created the flag by taking a French tricolor and ripping out the white center, which he discarded. He then asked Catherine Flon, his god-daughter, to sew the remaining bands together. The white pale removed, the blue was taken to represent Haiti's black citizens and the red the gens de couleur. . . After the overthrow of Emperor Faustin-Élie Soulouque in 1859, Haiti remained under the blue-red flag until Franc̦ois (“Papa Doc”) Duvalier came to power. He spoke of a “black revolution” for the nation and in 1964 altered the national flag to the black-red vertical stripes that had been used by Faustin-Élie, King Henry I, and Emperor Jacques I. Duvalier was succeeded by his son, Jean-Claude (“Baby Doc”), but the latter was forced to flee the country in 1986. As of February 25 of that year the old blue-red flag was reestablished. . . The coat of arms of Haiti was originally introduced in 1807, and has appeared in its current form since 1986. The coat of arms consists of a palm tree surmounted by a liberty cap and flanked by flags, rifles, hatchets, cannon, anchors, masts. The motto “L’Union fait la force” (“Union makes strength”) is also included. . . . The name Haiti (or Hayti) comes from the indigenous Taíno language which was the native name given to the entire island of Hispaniola to mean, "land of high mountains." ————- #haitianflag #haitianheritagemonth #haitianhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CPAtNKagsGB/?utm_medium=tumblr

After very much long consideration due to COVID restrictions, we’ve decided to push our celebration back. •Save the Date• We’re back, finally!• 4HNYC’s 10th Annual Helping Haiti Happy Hour... Celebrating 10 Years of Service •Best NYC happy hour you’ll ever experience• Make it worth it 🇭🇹 • Save The Date! . . #4hnyc #helpinghaitihappyhour #haiti #brooklyn #diaspora #haitians #haitian #haitianamerican #ayiti #americanhaitian #newyork #newyorknewyork #brooklynnewyork #newyorkhaitians #brooklynhaitians #std #savethedate #westindian #caribbean #sakpase https://www.instagram.com/p/CO223IggsZS/?igshid=li3bcc2iyitg

Today, we’re celebrating 10 years of giving back! We could not have done this without the hard work and dedication of all of our current and former board members, our 4HNYC supporters and family. THANK YOU!!! . . Help us celebrate our 10th year anniversary by donating $10! #linkinbio #4hnyc #haiti #4hnycturns10 https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAhspDgEN_/?igshid=za5msstqrrd6

Today, we’re celebrating 10 years of giving back! We could not have done this without the hard work and dedication of all of our current and former board members, our 4HNYC supporters and family. THANK YOU!!! . . Help us celebrate our 10th year anniversary by donating $10! #linkinbio #4hnyc #haiti #4hnycturns10 https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAcI9Cg26h/?igshid=11q3bvwp1laku

Get to know Karen Andre, a proud first generation Haitian-American SHEro, born in New York and raised in Florida. She is also an attorney, author, and professional speaker. . . She currently serves as Senior Advisor for Florida & Senior Advisor for National Faith Outreach for the Biden Harris Presidential Campaign. Karen is a highly sought after and respected political consultant who has advised and directed strategy for elected officials, campaigns and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. . .#womensupportingwomen #womenshistorymonth #womeninlaw #haitianwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackexcellence Source: https://naahpusa.org/profile/karen-andre/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CM99aPqgXkB/?igshid=1pqqp6e6lhfqd

Countdown- 1 day until 4HNYC turns 10!! 🎉🎉 Help us celebrate! Share and repost! . . 10 years of giving back, 10 years of helping students in need, 10 years of sponsoring, 10 years of uplifting and bringing awareness to the Haitian culture, 10 years of connecting and bringing young professionals together for an incredible cause... Help us celebrate year 10 and make it the best yet by donating just $10! #linkinbio . . . #4HNYCTurns10 #4hnyc #Haiti #MakeAdifference #NonProfit #Education #BlackExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CM9wijZg5J4/?igshid=bz6wsirqy0bl

Meet SHEro, Melissa Noel, an award-winning, multimedia journalist, television host and media entrepreneur. “ She is an internationally recognized Caribbean diaspora leader with proven impact at the intersections of media, sustainable travel and social justice.” Keep shaking the table and making an influential impact in the community. . . . Fun Fact: ~ Melissa is a Howard Alumni. ~ Melissa has reported from over 35 countries, across 4 continents and counting. ~Melissa has reported stories for Huffpost.com, Essence.com, One Caribbean TV, NBC News, Caribbean Beat Magazine, LonelyPlanet.com and ABC News. . . #WomensHistory #womensupportingwomen #womenshistorymonth #blackgirlmagic #blackexcellence #womeninmedia #blackjournalist #empoweringwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CM14yvzA41Y/?igshid=1x2cr1ptz7sxo

Countdown- 5 days until 4HNYC turns 10!! 🎉🎉 Help us celebrate! Share and repost! . . 10 years of giving back, 10 years of helping students in need, 10 years of sponsoring, 10 years of uplifting and bringing awareness to the Haitian culture, 10 years of connecting and bringing young professionals together for an incredible cause... Help us celebrate year 10 and make it the best yet by donating just $10! #linkinbio . . . #4HNYCTurns10 #4hnyc #Haiti #MakeAdifference #NonProfit #Education #BlackExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzrE2EAiQM/?igshid=1um6ed7w68052

Meet SHEro, Boss Lady Phay Joseph, Haitian-American, Creative Director & Sustainable Stylist of MPC Vintage. Founded in 2016, MPC has strived to make a mark in the fashion industry and win the hearts of many vintage fashion lovers. Since then, Ms. Phay’s Closet has become so much more than just an online “vintage boutique,” it’s a lifestyle. . . . “Be the best version of yourself.”- @bossladymsphay . #WomensHistory #womenhistorymonth #blackgirlmagic #blackexcellence #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzjw3wAa-o/?igshid=pkrymx09n6kq

Meet SHEro, Yamiche Léone Alcindor, a Haitian- American journalist who is the White House correspondent for the PBS NewsHour and a political contributor to NBC News and MSNBC. In the past, she has worked as a reporter for USA Today and The New York Times. Alcindor writes mainly about politics and social issues. . . . Fun Facts: ~Yamiche is a graduate from Georgetown University and NYU. ~ Yamiche is from Miami, FL ~ In 2013 the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) named her the “Emerging Journalist of The Year” . . Yamiche is pure Black Girl Magic! Keep making an influential impact and bringing the hard truth to America. #yamichealcindor #haitian #WomensHistory #empoweringwomen #womenhistorymonth #blackgirlmagic #womenjournalists https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzVsb2AR90/?igshid=1woeo5egjhiv8

“Representation matters. Ancestry matters. Empowering future generations matters. It’s more important now than ever to elevate the voices of diverse communities and their lasting contributions in shaping culture and society.” - Daphne M. Leroy, Founder of Descendants of Hope & Vice President of Strategy in the Ad Sales & Marketing group at ViacomCBS. . . Quick Fun Facts- ~ Daphne is a native 🇭🇹 New Yorker ~ Daphne is named as one of the most influential multi-ethnic executives in the media industry. . . Daphne continuously raises the bar for both women and in the Haitian community. Follow her on her journey @descendantsofhope . . Source: https://www.descendantsofhope.com/ . #womenshistorymonth #haitianwomen #womeninmedia #womensupportingwomen #blackexcellence #empoweringwomen #WomensHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CMwpRWWgBwp/?igshid=1p1vvtl4ed3dl

Countdown- 7 days until 4HNYC turns 10!! 🎉🎉 Help us celebrate! . . 10 years of giving back, 10 years of helping students in need, 10 years of sponsoring, 10 years of uplifting and bringing awareness to the Haitian culture, 10 years of connecting and bringing young professionals together for an incredible cause... Help us celebrate year 10 and make it the best yet by donating just $10! #linkinbio . . . #4HNYCTurns10 #4hnyc #Haiti #MakeAdifference #NonProfit #Education #BlackExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CMrtXOZgPGi/?igshid=td6w9lmvlq0v

Can you believe it’s been 10 years?? . . 10 years of giving back, 10 years of helping students in need, 10 years of sponsoring, 10 years of uplifting and bringing awareness to the Haitian culture, 10 years of connecting and bringing young professionals together for an incredible cause... Help us celebrate year 10 and make it the best yet by donating just $10! #linkinbio . . . #4HNYCTurns10 #4hnyc #Haiti #MakeAdifference #NonProfit #Education #BlackExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CMUjQ7Rgzox/?igshid=127ko69q60bv6