The Haitian-American Diaries – Details, episodes & analysis

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As much as we love having guests, it’s always great to do a little gab session. This episode we cover all things from our summer adventures, to politics and reality TV….talk about versatility! Since we recorded on stereo we were joined by a few drop in guests who showed some love, shared some knowledge and we even got Trolled!!! 

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We had the pleasure of connecting with Indian-American, Performer, Content Creator & Entrepreneur  Avanti Nagral .
She uses her platform to  focus on amplifying social issues while sparking meaningful conversations.
We discuss her advocacy for education, health and gender equity through a blend of storytelling and music!

Audio Clips in this episode :
Music : Ayiti Se - Mikaben
Covered by : (Vocals) Avanti Nagral & ZAMA Music - Timothy Thampy

Instagram Clips from Avanti Nagral Instagram

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2021 brought us some personal challenges but also some exciting professional opportunities.
Let’s recap the last few months as we slide into 2022.

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It’s been a pretty difficult summer for the people of Haiti . On August 14, 2021 Haiti was hit by a 7.4 magnitude Earthquake. The epicenter was 94 miles west of Port-au-Prince and damaged many of the towns along the western coast and in the mountains. This earthquake really hits home for Jenny and I since our fathers town L'Azile was very badly affected. In this episode we share audio of a close family friend who experienced the earthquake first hand. 

We are asking our listeners to consider donating to a family in L'Azile to help them buy the necessities that they need. Please follow the link to our
Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/f378aab3   

All of the proceeds will go directly to the families.

Special Thank You To:

Junior Bel Artist for sharing his poetry, music and most importantly his story.

Anthony Price for lending his voice to translate for our listeners. 
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Cody Haynes for our transition music.
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Oh Sekou Lyrics Translation 

Artist *Drihana*

We see too much in front of us

Even The people close to us are dying

We don’t have enough strength we Have to keep running 

We need relief

(Refrain)

We need relief were asking for a relief

Artist: *King C-Mo*

January 12 past and now there’s another hit

We We feel the most when it happens to us

Haiti is on its knees and wants to stand

If yours can’t Boil it will cut blank blank**

Bring a tent to live under

Medicine so We can stay alive

You don’t have to be from the nip to bring help

Just think you could have been here too

(Refrain)

We need relief were asking for a relief

Interview 

How many of you were in the house?

It was five of us that were in the house

We are hungry we don’t have water

I have many children With me

I have nowhere to put them we are sleeping under the open sky 

Artist: *Junior Bel Artist*

January 12 at past on us and we were terrified 

There wasn’t a person that was exempt 

In August it happened again 

Cities (Nip, the south, Grandas) let us stand up

We are asking for relief for the victims 

You could be the richest or the poorest

Let’s work together 

No matter how it is we can’t give up

Artist: *Dritchy*

When you help you don’t lose

You’re lucky if you weren’t touched

There are people who are sick

Who can’t eat

there are people who are laying in hospital beds

You could be in their place

It’s not because you’re better

You could’ve been in their place 

Let us cry for help 

(Refrain x4)

We need relief were asking for a relief

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Well A LOT has happened this summer and we wouldn't be a Haitian podcast without sharing our thoughts and feelings. From the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse to the recent earthquakes, Haiti is really getting hit hard. When will our people get a chance? When will we finally recover? Ayiti Cheri you are in our prayers. 

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In honor of Pride Month our good friend came on and talked about his coming out story. His story is one filled with lots of love and support. So many are not as fortunate to be able to embrace their true identity but we hope this story will give someone the courage to live their truth. Happy Pride!

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What are "Edouardisms" you say? Well simply put they are the made up language/words/ways of describing the indescribable that we have come up with over the years. We did a LIVE  show on the platform Stereo and had guests join in through out the episode to engage with us, it was FUN time.  

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We talked to our friend who is a Fine Artist and true creative soul. She discusses how she reconnected with her Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian culture after growing up disconnected from her roots.  We also discuss our thoughts on colorism and development of cultural identity.

If you are interested in seeing her artwork , Brand Coaching or signing up for one of her workshops you can do via her
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https://www.nerissatutiven.com/
https://linktr.ee/nerissatutiven 

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We received our first listener suggestion to do a review/commentary on an episode of the Conan O'Brien Show in 2018 where he visited Haiti.

If you missed it check out the link below

Conan in Haiti 

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This episode features a guest appearance Liz did on a podcast called Genx Voice. The host Trish was gracious enough to allow us to share her episode on our podcast. We talk about a variety of topics including the Black Lives Matter movement, mental health, and of course we discuss the Haitian culture. 

Check out the Genx Voice website, it also contains links to listen to her podcast https://www.genxvoice.com/?fbclid=IwAR0RaY3ADRTeDAOEMA4eUX8THiPpV8wpAs-Nu5y22d4LICBnky47LnUPVf0

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