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Garry Pierre-Pierre
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Shaking my head
Haiti is in the pause between heartbeats — and the world looks away.
So here's what I’m doing: I’m donating 100% of paid Substack subscriptions to fund journalism scholarships for Haitian students.
Help me build the storytellers Haiti needs.
pierresquared.substack.com/p/no-electio...
No Elections, No Government, No Excuses: Why Haiti Must Rebuild Itself Now
With democracy deferred and legitimacy fading, Haiti risks becoming a nation that survives — but no longer governs itself.
pierresquared.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
www.makingpeacevisible.org/garry-pierre...

In media and in life, storytelling is power. If you don’t tell your own story, others will fill in the blanks — and you may not like how they tell it.
MPV Podcast | How immigrant and ethnic news media are fighting disinformation — Making Peace Visible
In an age of viral misinformation, ethnic and Indigenous media play a crucial role in countering falsehoods that target their communities. A new report, Disarming Disinformation: United States (ICFJ, ...
www.makingpeacevisible.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Garry not only captured what's at stake for immigrant publishers in the US but also some strategies that could bring in additional financial support for immigrant-led publications and help make their organizations more sustainable.
Initially, I aimed simply to tell untold stories of Haitians like myself, not to become a community leader. However, I soon realized that in immigrant media, reporting on your community isn't enough — you must stand with it.
Immigrant Media: Serving Communities at a Critical Moment - Nieman Reports
Outlets are under increasing political and financial pressure at a time when they are needed most.
niemanreports.org
July 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Initially, I aimed simply to tell untold stories of Haitians like myself, not to become a community leader. However, I soon realized that in immigrant media, reporting on your community isn't enough — you must stand with it.
Immigrant Media: Serving Communities at a Critical Moment - Nieman Reports
Outlets are under increasing political and financial pressure at a time when they are needed most.
niemanreports.org
July 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Amid persistent corruption and weakening public trust in Haitian institutions, on May 27, the Anti-Corruption Unit launched the “Integrity Clubs” program in schools aiming to instill anti-corruption values in youth haitiantimes.com/2025/06/10/h...
In Haiti’s northeast, ‘Integrity Clubs’ sow seeds of anti-corruption education
Haiti's anti-corruption unit, ULCC, has launched "Integrity Clubs” in the northeast to teach youth anti-corruption values from an early age. Students from approximately 20 schools in Fort-Liberté and ...
haitiantimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.
February 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Sometimes you just have to say “fuck you” with a flourish
February 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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🇭🇹🇨🇲RJ Oben, a defensive standout of Haitian and Cameroonian descent, showcased his skills in the Senior Bowl as NFL scouts evaluated top prospects. haitiantimes.com/2025/02/04/r...
RJ Oben turns heads at Senior Bowl as NFL scouts take notice
Notre Dame’s RJ Oben showcased his talent at the Senior Bowl, earning praise from scouts as he eyes the 2025 NFL Draft.
haitiantimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Brooklyn’s Little Haiti is gripped by fear as ICE raids spark anxiety among residents. Businesses are struggling, and even those with legal status are staying indoors. Here’s how the crackdown is affecting the community. Swipe through ➡️
#NYC #LittleHaitiBK #Haitians #Immigration
February 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Today from Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny:

snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
February 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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January 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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#Art & #Culture 🇭🇹Some major cultural traditions and events embodying the endurance of Haitian culture thrived in 2024 and are set to return in 2025
haitiantimes.com/2025/01/15/9...
8 Port-au-Prince cultural events to look forward to in 2025
Several major annual events took place, notably in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, providing residents with moments to celebrate and find respite from the chaos fueled by escalating gang activity...
haitiantimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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It's been an opportunity of a lifetime
January 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's been an opportunity of a lifetime
January 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Dive into this quiz to learn fascinating facts about Haiti’s wildlife, from its national bird to its unique amphibians. haitiantimes.com/2025/01/05/d...
Discovering Haiti's Wildlife Part 1: General Knowledge Quiz
How much do you know about Haiti's unique species? Take this quiz and find out!
haitiantimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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LETS DO THIS: Close your Threads, Instagram and Facebook accounts … at high noon on 20 Jan 2025 right after you do it to X.
The #GreatTwitterWalkoff can also be the #GreatMetaWalkoff.

Let’s do it simultaneously and show our power.
January 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Welcome to Rony Charles’ sugarcane liquor factory, one of the 25 raw liquor factories in the Breda-Kadouch village haitiantimes.com/2025/01/07/d...
A day in a raw sugarcane liquor factory in Haiti | PHOTOS
Images from a day of work at a sugarcane liquor factory in Quartier-Morin, a northern commune. The raw liquor-making business has been struggling in recent years due to the gang violence in Port-au-Pr...
haitiantimes.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Make sure everyone sees this.
December 24, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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December 20, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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🇭🇹🎉 Haiti’s top artisans unite to celebrate craftsmanship, showcasing resilience through creativity and skill.
haitiantimes.com/2024/12/18/a...
Pottery, paintings, and passion abound at Haiti's 18th Artisanat en Fête | Photos
Haiti’s largest arts and crafts festival, Artisanat en Fête, brings over 230 artisans together to celebrate creativity, tradition, and craftsmanship.
haitiantimes.com
December 19, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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🇭🇹😋 TasteAtlas honors Haiti’s culinary gems like pikliz, griot, and diri ak djondjon
haitiantimes.com/2024/12/17/h...
Global guide TasteAtlas ranks Haitian cuisine among world’s best
Haitian food shines globally! TasteAtlas ranks Haitian cuisine 67th among the world’s best, featuring dishes like pikliz and griot.
haitiantimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 2:43 PM