Macaulay Everywhere

Category Media and the Diaspora

Kay Nan Kat

Jovenel Moise Last month, the new Haitian president, Jovenel Moise, was inaugurated with a 55.67 percent of voters supporting him. He obtained this lead while campaigning against a staggering 26 other candidates. To foreigners, this would suggest he was the… Continue Reading →

Music and Media in the Caribbean Diaspora

Although one might think that the Caribbean diaspora is made up of a homogeneous group of people, in reality it is a mixture of different cultures. However, there are many elements that unify this diverse group of people. Music is… Continue Reading →

Haiti’s Presidential Election in Diasporic News

One topic that was largely covered in The Haitian Times, and Caribbean Life, both New York based Caribbean news sites, was the election of Haiti’s new president. The election began in 2015, but even after President Michel Martelly left office… Continue Reading →

Caribbean Culture in the Diaspora

One of the most important things about an ethnicity is the culture that comes with it. Music, dance, food, religion and fashion are all cultural topics that are different for every ethnicity or religion. Even when people move away from… Continue Reading →

The Role of Artists in the Diaspora

As the people of the Caribbean have moved to the United States, ties between those in the states and those back at home have remained, leaving an intense and intricate community for Caribbean people. The diaspora of the Caribbean has… Continue Reading →

Haitian Cholera Epidemic Prompts Widespread Response Across Diaspora

Through the use of media, Caribbean migrants have been able to develop a stronger sense of transnationalism. The availability of information regarding the current events or political and economic status of their home countries has allowed them to maintain connections… Continue Reading →

The Haitian Times: The Important Role of Women and Girls in a Diasporic Medium

As transportation and communication have become more accessible and practical, migration patterns of immigrants have changed from the original method of having one family member leave for a new place, establish themselves, then either return or have the rest of… Continue Reading →

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