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Home » Haiti

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Posted inBlogs

Olympic swimmer Naomy Grand’Pierre’s ambitions go beyond her own times

by Sara Cohen August 5, 2016August 18, 2021

Grand’Pierre wants to grow the sport in Haiti as much as she wants to medal in Rio.

Posted inBlogs

Police chief Eddie Johnson quickly removes police powers from cops involved in fatal shooting, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd August 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Bruce Rauner decriminalizes carrying small amounts of marijuana.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Art Institute’s Deana Lawson exhibition isn’t worth more than a passing glance

by Colleen Cottet October 29, 2015August 18, 2021

The collection of portraits lacks focus and cohesion.

Posted inBlogs

A veteran elementary school custodian considers himself a ‘lucky man’

by Anne Ford August 6, 2015August 18, 2021

After 30 years, Michelet Boursiquot knows what it takes to care for a school and its students.

Posted inBlogs

Inside ‘Vodou: Sacred Powers of Haiti’

by Aimee Levitt October 23, 2014August 18, 2021

A new exhibit at the Field Museum displays relics of one of the world’s most misunderstood religions

Posted inBlogs

Zombies save Detroit

by Sam Worley July 3, 2012August 19, 2021

Marc Siwak’s plan for a zombie theme park in downtown Detroit

Posted inBlogs

Trial of the Arsonist Slave

by Ed M. Koziarski March 2, 2011August 19, 2021

Tetchena Bellange’s documentary “Black Hands: Trial of the Arsonist Slave,” examines the controversial 1734 case of a woman accused of setting the fire that burned much of Montreal. It screens Thursday 3/3 in the Black World Cinema Series.

Posted inArts & Culture

Art From the Margins of Haiti

by Ed M. Koziarski February 23, 2011August 19, 2021

The Sifu Design Studio will exhibit paintings and jewelry by founders of a new collective

Posted inBlogs

One Early Reaction to Wyclef Jean’s First Campaign Video

by Miles Raymer August 10, 2010August 19, 2021

I’m not sure he ought to be president of Haiti, but with style like that he might make a mean ambassador.

Posted inBlogs

5/22 — Free International Awareness Festival at D’Estee Inc.

by Sam Worley May 21, 2010August 19, 2021

On Sat 5/22 from 2 to 5 PM, the Chicago alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta hosts a free International Awareness Festival at D’Estee Inc.

Posted inBlogs

5/7 — Silent Auction and Fund-raiser at Creative Studio Space

by Sam Worley May 7, 2010August 19, 2021

Fresh Mint Media hosts Art Relief, a benefit for UNICEF’s Haiti relief work, on Fri 5/7 from 6 to 10 PM at Creative Studio Space.

Posted inBlogs

4/17 — Cultural Event at Malcolm X College Benefits Haiti Relief

by Sam Worley April 15, 2010August 19, 2021

On Sat 4/17 from 9 AM to 4 PM, the Bruce K. Hayden Center for the Performing Arts at Malcolm X College hosts a benefit for the Evanston-based Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti.

Posted inBlogs

3/16 — Haiti Benefit in the West Loop

by Sam Worley March 15, 2010August 19, 2021

Century 21 SGR hosts a fund-raiser for Save the Children’s Haiti relief efforts on Tue 3/16 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Posted inBlogs

2/26 — “Go Within to Give to Those Without” Fashion Show

by Sam Worley February 26, 2010August 19, 2021

Tonight from 7 to 10 PM, Studio Within Salon/Spa hosts a fashion show and benefit for the American Red Cross’s Haiti relief efforts at Architectural Artifacts.

Posted inBlogs

2/26— I Still Love H.E.R. Haiti Benefit Performance

by Sam Worley February 25, 2010August 19, 2021

All proceeds from Theori Media’s Fri 2/26 production of I Still Love H.E.R. (atributetohiphop) benefit Haiti relief efforts.

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