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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.
Aug 5, 2026
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.
Aug 5, 2026
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.
Jun 15, 2026
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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.
Jun 15, 2026
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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."
Jun 15, 2026
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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."
Jun 15, 2026
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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?
Jun 15, 2026
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?
Jun 15, 2026
What Remains After Frankétienne and His City?


May we never cease to eulogize Frankétienne.
Mar 3, 2026
What Remains After Frankétienne and His City?


May we never cease to eulogize Frankétienne.
Mar 3, 2026
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.
Apr 29, 2024
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.
Apr 29, 2024
Allez Les Grenadières


Apr 29, 2024
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