Haitian Reporter

3 weeks ago | bostonhaitian.com | Bill Forry

The annual Haitian Unity Parade will kick off from Mattapan Square this Sunday (May 18) around 12:45 p.m., marching to Talbot Avenue and Harambee Park, where the celebration of Haitian American culture and heritage will continue. The parade’s grand marshal is Tamisha Civil, a newly elected member of the Massachusetts Governor’s Council. May is observed as Haitian Heritage Month in Massachusetts, and on Friday morning (May 16).

2 months ago | bostonhaitian.com | Bill Forry

By Sherri CajusteSpecial to the ReporterGourmet Kreyol, the first Haitian food truck in Massachusetts, is taking a major leap by opening two new brick-and-mortar Boston locations under the leadership of founder Nathalie Lecorps. After winning the hearts of locals with her vibrant Haitian flavors on-the-go, Nathalie is expanding her vision to bring the authentic taste of Haiti to even more people. One location will be a convenient take-out spot at 1210 Blue Hill Ave.

Jan 24, 2025 | bostonhaitian.com | Bill Forry

Boston has long been a destination for waves of immigrants— and it’s what makes our community a wonderfully diverse and special place. It’s painful to see our neighbors and friends have to bear this burden of fear, preparation, and anxiety. As promised, the new president wasted no time on Monday in following through on his campaign pledges to target immigrants and their children with a flurry of executive orders.

Jan 23, 2025 | bostonhaitian.com | Bill Forry

Shown above: Margo Gabriel, right, author of “The Expat Kitchen Cookbook,” is shown with Tamika Francis, left, the founder of “Food and Folklore" series at Just Book-ish, A new bookstore in Dorchester's Fields Corner on Jan. 9.

Jan 23, 2025 | bostonhaitian.com | Bill Forry

Did you know that children enrolled in grades K-5 in a Boston Public School can bank hundreds of dollars into a savings account over the course of their education to help pay for college or career training? The program— called Boston Saves—started in 2019 under former Mayor Marty Walsh and continues under the Wu administration. This month, the program is putting out the call for more students and families to enroll and take advantage of an extra incentive.