Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month 2024

at Wolfson Campus

“Notre Histoire” Fireside Chat with Ghislain Gouraige

Spoken Word Performance by Mecca Grimo

Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Auditorium, Room 1261

Join us for an illuminating Fireside Chat featuring the author of Notre Histoire,

Ghislain Gouraige Jr., and professor Yanatha Desouvre,

as they provide a unique perspective on Haiti's first century as an independent nation.

This not-often-told story sheds light on the sacrifices made for Haiti's hard-won independence, overcoming international isolation, persecution, and hostility.

Accompanying this insightful conversation, don't miss a powerful spoken word performance by the esteemed Actor, Activist, and Educator Mecca “Grimo” Marcelin, dressed as Toussaint Louverture, one of the leaders of the Haitian Revolution that shattered the chains of slavery,

leading Haiti to become the 1st independent nation in the Western Hemisphere.

Let's honor Haiti's rich history and celebrate its enduring spirit together!