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Cultural Commentary

Cultural Commentary

Cultural Commentary

Recommendations & Stories that engage Haitian art and culture through thoughtful interpretation, context, and response.

Recommendations & Stories that engage Haitian art and culture through thoughtful interpretation, context, and response.

Rachelle Salnave's "Dual Citizen" Explores What It Means to Be Haitian

In “Dual Citizen,” a reluctant Haitian-born Edouard and his enthusiastic New York-born daughter Rachelle embark on the journey to obtaining Haitian citizenship, which would make them citizens of both Haiti and the United States. At the heart of director Rachelle Salnave's latest documentary is attorney Genevieve Michel's question: "Why? Why are you doing this?" The answer is complex, as the film takes us through the winding roads of Port-au-Prince and the challenges the father-daughter duo faces in securing Haitian citizenship.


Rachelle Salnave's "Dual Citizen" Explores What It Means to Be Haitian

In “Dual Citizen,” a reluctant Haitian-born Edouard and his enthusiastic New York-born daughter Rachelle embark on the journey to obtaining Haitian citizenship, which would make them citizens of both Haiti and the United States. At the heart of director Rachelle Salnave's latest documentary is attorney Genevieve Michel's question: "Why? Why are you doing this?" The answer is complex, as the film takes us through the winding roads of Port-au-Prince and the challenges the father-daughter duo faces in securing Haitian citizenship.


Defying Expectations Is a Haitian Specialty

World Cup Suite Part 3: A first World Cup game in 52 years was always going to come with nerves, and against a disciplined, experienced European side, we more than held our own. So no, the scoreline isn't what we wanted. But if you'd watched this team in the months leading up to the tournament the way I have, you'd understand why I'm still hopeful. Here's why.

Defying Expectations Is a Haitian Specialty

World Cup Suite Part 3: A first World Cup game in 52 years was always going to come with nerves, and against a disciplined, experienced European side, we more than held our own. So no, the scoreline isn't what we wanted. But if you'd watched this team in the months leading up to the tournament the way I have, you'd understand why I'm still hopeful. Here's why.

How Do You Enjoy the Beautiful Game When You Can’t Have Nice Things?

World Cup Suite Part 2: This World Cup and Haiti's qualification to it has been a study on the idea that "we can't have nice things."

How Do You Enjoy the Beautiful Game When You Can’t Have Nice Things?

World Cup Suite Part 2: This World Cup and Haiti's qualification to it has been a study on the idea that "we can't have nice things."

Dancing in the Shadows of Empire

World Cup Suite Part 1: How do we celebrate Haiti's World Cup presence in this imperialist, colonial, and racist context? 

Dancing in the Shadows of Empire

World Cup Suite Part 1: How do we celebrate Haiti's World Cup presence in this imperialist, colonial, and racist context? 

Allez Les Grenadières

According to Haitian sports journalist Bertinie Cherizard, “Haiti is one of the bastions of women’s football in the Caribbean.” Les Grenadières—named for an armed unit of the Haitian indigenous army—have attracted significant attention for being what FIFA has called Haiti’s golden generation of women footballers, making their impact known year after year in the face of overwhelming local obstacles.

Allez Les Grenadières

According to Haitian sports journalist Bertinie Cherizard, “Haiti is one of the bastions of women’s football in the Caribbean.” Les Grenadières—named for an armed unit of the Haitian indigenous army—have attracted significant attention for being what FIFA has called Haiti’s golden generation of women footballers, making their impact known year after year in the face of overwhelming local obstacles.