Archive for April 21st, 2010
The Fight For Souls In Haiti
In a scene reminiscent of times past, the different faith denominations in Haiti are fighting for congregants. Catholics, Protestants, and Vodouistes are mounting soapboxes and attempting to lure new followers. Tensions are rising as each group is blaming each other for causing the earthquake. Couple that with the fact that aid from missionaries is being doled out in most cases to membership of that particular denomination, and we see the potential for an explosive situation in the streets of Port Au Prince. Funny how help comes with a price.
Gede Greg C.
Still No Justice in Port Au Prince
There is still no decision yet on the fate of 10 US missionaries accused of kidnapping a busload of children in Haiti in the attempt to take them out of the country illegaly. Judge Bernard Saint-Vil is still deliberating over the fate of detained ring leader Laura Silsby and her 9 other freed allies. Let’s keep an eye on this.
Still No Justice In Port Au Prince
Gede Greg C.
Become A Part Of The Conversation
Join the team at Conversations With The Living, LLC. in association with the Haitian American Veterans Association on April 24th 2010 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Harlem NYC to discuss the production of their feature documentary on the HIV/AIDS crisis in Haiti titled, “Conversations With The Living: Globalization and the Haitian Aids Crisis” . Panel discussions will cover pertinent topics including Haiti’s turbulent history and rise from French slave colony to sovereign state, the origins of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Haiti, the role hostile foreign policy plays in exacerbating the socio-economic ills and health issues – like HIV – in Haiti, cultural stigmas faced by HIV positive Haitians and how that effects treatment, the challenges faced by medical personnel in Haiti combating the HIV/AIDS plague, and finally the advancements made by doctors, health officials, and HIV positive Haitians in combating the effects and spread of this vicious disease.
Panel attendees will view a short form version of the documentary “Conversations With The Living: Globalization and the Haitian Aids Crisis”. In addition to the film screening, there will be an extended Q&A session to obtain more information on the film and the HIV/AIDS crisis currently ravaging Haiti.
Panel moderators include Marc Landas and Gregory J. Cassagnol, Director and Producer respectively, of the feature documentary “Conversations With The Living: Globalization and the Haitian Aids Crisis”.
St. Marks United Methodist Church
49-55 Edgecombe Avenue
New York, NY 10030 Tel: (212) 926-4400
Time: 9:00AM – 2:00PM EST Panel
2:00PM – 4:00PM EST Town Hall Meeting
4:00PM – 9:00PM EST Fundraiser
Admission: $50
Gede Greg C.
Knock It Off Already
Leave it to the NYC Department to leverage their efforts on cracking down on counterfeit designer merchandise into a PR move. It appears that 7 truckloads of counterfeit merchandise valued at over $10 Million will be sent to Haiti as part of relief efforts. A noble gesture indeed, but it seems a bit odd picturing earthquake survivors tooling around Port Au Prince in knock off Ed Hardy and Diesel jeans. Even better, the market place in Chan Masse will be teeming with old ladies stuffing fruits and vegetables in their fake Louis Vuitton and Gucci bags. This is really an odd story.
Gede Greg C.
Conversations with the Living: The Haitian AIDS Crisis 