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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.

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.

Zanmi Femme: Pathologizing Women Friendships

How Zafem's lastest album "LAS" contributes to negative stereotypes about female friendships

Zanmi Femme: Pathologizing Women Friendships

How Zafem's lastest album "LAS" contributes to negative stereotypes about female friendships