Location: Room 3545

This session will touch on how Haitians are re-creating the narrative about Haiti. Though the negatives also need to be confronted, there has to be a balance and resistance to the single story that has been placed on Haiti and the limitations it creates for our progress. This panel will explore how we can take ownership of our narrative by showcasing Haiti’s rich history, deep ancestral heritage, beautiful people, sublime land, and powerful culture.

Moderator:

Joseph M Chery is a community peace activist, a self-taught painter, and a mortgage loan specialist. Mr. Chery was...

Joseph M. Chery

Mortgage Loan Specialist, Guaranteed Rate

Speakers:

Brunir Olivier Shackleton has been a very active member of the Haitian Community for many years. He was one...

Brunir Olivier Shackleton

Haitian-American Writer, Actor, Activist

Dielson Gustama is a filmmaker, screenwriter and producer with extensive knowledge of the creative film process. He is currently...

Dielson Gustama

Filmmaker, Producer, Screenwriter

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Steve Desrosiers grew up in Mattapan and attended Boston College where he earned a BA...

Steve Desrosiers

Family Education Coordinator, Boston Public Schools

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