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Meet Michael Star

By Jacques Jean-Baptiste
Michael Theo Johnson, began singing at the age of two where he would belt out his rendition of “My sunshine has come” by Angie Stone while walking around the house with a microphone. MichaelStar's mother left New York with Michael when he was 3 years old;
Carnival

Carnival: Love, Roots & Ancestry

By Krystal Tracey
Carnival revelers throughout the Caribbean religiously await the yearly return of Carnival every year with heightened hopes more than the last. Carnival celebration goes down in a host of islands and cities such as Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados, Miami and Toronto, with Trinidad and Tobago being the largest celebration...Read more
DJKash

DJ KA$H The Fly Haitian Kid

By Damourude Lazarre
Today I had the privilege and honor to speak to DJ Kash (born Chener Dieudonne); a native of Brooklyn and the youngest of five children. He is now one of ATL’s hottest DJ’s. We were able to speak on various topics which allowed me to get to know Kash on a personal level....
DJKash

1804: The Hidden History of Haiti

By Moise Michel
This documentary written, produced and directed by Tariq Nasheed is a smash hit. I’m not just being bias because I’m Haitian; I love it for the mere fact that Mr. Nasheed did his due diligence in carefully researching the history & culture of Haiti...
Atlanta Carnival

ATL Mas Bands Gear up for Atlanta Carnival

By Jacques Jean-Baptiste
Contrary to popular belief, Atlanta has a rich tradition of celebrating Carnival that goes back to the late 80’s. Although ATL’s Carnival may not reach the heated frenzy of bigger U.S. cities like New York, Miami or Boston; it does deserve mention considering Atlanta’s large Caribbean population... Read more
PearlNwa

Pearl Nwa

By Jacques Jean-Baptiste
Stephanie Sainvil is the lead organizer of the only Atlanta Haitian Mas Band, Pearl Nwa; who will be representing at the Atlanta-DeKalb Carnival. She originally embarked on this grand vision in 2002 after not seeing a dedicated Haitian float at ATL Carnival... Read more