Péralte, Charlemagne – Guerrilla Leader
28th May 2010
Péralte, Charlemagne. Guerrilla leader – Born in 1886 in Hinche, Péralte was an officer in the Haitian Army. He resigned
Famous Haitians
Famous Haitians
Interview with Claudette Werleigh
28th January 2000
Claudette Werleigh was Foreign Minster of Haiti during the momentous years 1993-94 when UN troops intervened, bringing an end to military dictatorship, and restoring the elected government.
Gérard Pierre-Charles
28th May 2010
Gérard Pierre-Charles By Colin Harding, The Independent, 23 October, 2004 Gérard Pierre-Charles was a leading figure in Haitian politics for
Molaire, Michel
28th May 2010
Inventor – Michel Molaire has played an integral role in groundbreaking innovations at Eastman Kodak for more than 20 years.
André Pierre Haitian Painter
28th May 2010
André Pierre by Vario Sérant, Caribbean Net News, 6 October, 2005 André Pierre, a world-renowned Haitian painter died on October
Edmond, Tyrone
The Haiti Support Group
28th May 2010
Edmond, Tyrone. International male model – Born in Cap-Haïtien in 1977. His mother died when he was nine years old,
Paul Magloire
The Haiti Support Group
28th May 2010
Magloire. Military ruler behind Haiti’s brief golden age By Greg Chamberlain The Guardian – 20 July, 2001 General Paul Magloire,
Hyppolite, Hector
28th May 2010
Artist – The father-figure of Haitian art, and one of the greatest natural painters of modern times. Born in 1894
Paul Laraque
28th May 2010
The great revolutionary poet By Tontongi (Editor of Tanbou) – 10 March, 2007 The great revolutionary poet Paul Laraque died
Jean, Wyclef
28th May 2010
Musician and singer – Born in 1970 in Croix-des-Bouquets, but grew up in Port-au-Prince until the age of nine when
Singer Martha Jean-Claude Dead at 82
28th May 2010
Martha Jean-Claude, known affectionately as Mamita, came to fame in Haiti during the 1940s, most notably during Port-au-Prince’s bicentennial festivities
Jean-Claude, Martha
28th May 2010
Actress, dancer, singer and writer – Martha Jean-Claude was born in Port-au-Prince, in 1919, and started singing at a very
Alexandre Gregoire
28th May 2010
Alexandre Gregoire One of the greatest ‘naive’ painters By Charles Arthur – The Haiti Support Group – 7 August, 2001
Michel, Emeline
28th May 2010
Singer – Born in Gonaïves, Michel is a captivating performer, versatile vocalist, accomplished dancer, songwriter and producer. She has recorded
Antoine Adrien: Liberation theology activist and mentor of Jean-Bertrand Aristide
28th May 2010
Antoine Adrien: Liberation theology activist and mentor of Jean-Bertrand Aristide Associated Press – May 14 2003 Antoine Adrien, a Catholic
Morisseau-Leroy, Félix
28th May 2010
Poet, playwright – Born in Grand-Gossier in 1912 into a family of well-to-do mulattoes, he learnt both French and later
Peck, Raoul
28th May 2010
Peck, Raoul. Film maker – Grew up in Zaire where his parents had emigrated to escape the Duvalier dictatorship when
Duvalier, François ‘papa doc’
28th May 2010
Duvalier, François ‘papa doc’. Doctor, politician, dictator – Born in 1907 in Port-au-Prince, Duvalier was a medical doctor who became