A Passion for the Past Obden Mondésir, the Haitian Studies Institute’s inaugural archivist, is designing a collection that honors the lives of revolutionaries and everyday citizens alike. Read More
CUNY Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College Welcomes Arkansas Mayor Jaylen Smith and Producer, Songwriter B. Howard The pair of rising leaders visited to inspire youth participating in the Young Scholars Civics Institute. Read More
Staff Spotlight: Who Says You Can’t Go Home After 17 years, Jennifer Matisi ’98 came back to work at Brooklyn College and rediscovered what she had loved about the campus. Read More
Sociology Professor Jean Eddy Saint Paul Spoke at Harvard University on U.S. Immigration Policy Towards Haitians Sociology Professor Jean Eddy Saint Paul, the founding director of the CUNY Haitian Studies Institute, spoke at Harvard University’s Afro-Latin American Research Center on October 22 about U.S. immigration Policy Read More
Statement on the Inhumane Treatment of the Haitians at the Texas Border The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College condemns the inhumane treatment of the Haitians at the Texas border. We demand that the Biden Administration immediately stops the deportations, treats Read More
Sociology Professor Jean Eddy Saint Paul Publishes Article on Haiti’s History of Political Turmoil Sociology Professor Jean Eddy Saint Paul, the founding and former director of the Haitian Studies Institute, published an article, “Assassinations and invasions – how the US and France shaped Haiti’s Read More
Haitian Studies Institute Receives $1 Million From New York City Council As the Haitian diaspora deals with twin calamities from the recent earthquake and the assassination of its president, the funding brings resources to help address a wide range of issues. Read More
Supporting the People of Haiti Affected by the Earthquake To support the people of Haiti affected by the devastating earthquake that ravaged their communities on August 14, 2021, please consider making your tax-deductible donation to one of the organizations Read More
Statement on the August 14, 2021 Earthquake in Haiti The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College offers its deepest sympathy to all Haitians who are feeling grief-stricken following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday, August 14, Read More
Statement on the Socio-political Violence in Haiti The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College deplores the violence that has engulfed the Haitian nation and resulted in countless victims of assassinations, arsons, and other crimes. The most Read More
