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FREE TPS & Citizenship Drive - Mon, October 10th

AHP 2022 Award Honoree

Our board member Billy Prophete was honored with the 2020 Community Service award at the Association of Haitian Professionals 5th Annual Fundraising & Awards Gala on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
New American Leadership Institute (NALI)  Ambassador
Our newest board member Monique Gaston is officially a New American Leadership Institute (NALI) Ambassador.  The institute trains individuals to learn about the local government, leadership skills, networking, and opportunities for civic participation. Additionally, our board member Garry Aime conducted a presentation about Komite Ayiti and how to start a non-profit for NALI.

Visit https://mima.baltimorecity.gov/2022-nali to learn moare about the institute.
The musically impressive Godwin Louis is a Haitian-American with a love for the rhythms and melodies of his motherland, who is on a quest to trace the roots of jazz. The saxophonist has traveled to over 100 countries in the study of the African musical diaspora. His findings inspired Global, a far-sweeping and personal debut album, which could also be seen as his manifesto. 

For this performance, Godwin brings a unique Caribbean island-inspired perspective to a jazz concert celebrating Haiti’s indigenous sounds and powerful grooves.

For additional information about the even check out https://www.creativealliance.org/events/2022/godwin-louis.
Dessalines Day
Dessalines Day is commemorated on October 17 every year. It’s a day to remember one of the founding fathers of Haiti who played a pivotal role in the Haitian Revolution, leading to its independence in 1804.
 
Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the man who led the revolution that ended slavery in Haiti was  assassinated during a coup in on October 17, 1806, at the age of 48.
During the Haitian Revolution he served under the command of acclaimed military leader Toussaint L’Ouverture to fight for freedom from France. When Toussaint L’Ouverture was deported to France in 1802 by Napoleon’s forces, Jean-Jacques Dessalines took up the cause and declared Haiti’s independence in 1804

For additional information check out https://nationaltoday.com/dessalines-day/
Around the Way
Check out upcoming events that are happening in the area:
  • FREE TPS and Citizenship Drive, Mon, Oct 10, 2022, 11:00 AM - 3: 00 PM, more info here.
  • 2022 Stuff The Barrels/Haiti Donation Packing, Sat, Oct 22, 2022, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, more details here.
  • Crab Feast for Haiti, Sat, Oct 22, 2022, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, more info here.
  • Wesli - Haitian Afro-Roots Music Live in DC, Sun, Oct 30, 2022, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, more info here.
  • Godwin Louis - Haitian American , Thu, Nov 3, 7:00 PM, more info here.
  • KOMPAGIVING, Fri, Nov 25, 9:00 PM, more info here.
     
Do you have an event or business that you would like to share? Please email us at info@komiteayiti.org.

Leadership Opportunities 

Komite Ayiti, Inc. is looking to fill leadership roles. If you are interested in a being a part of the board email info@komiteayiti.org for more details 

Become a Member Today! 

So, how can you become involved with Komite Ayiti? For starters, it is free! Come join us and be involved in the creation of programming that fits needs of the greater Baltimore area in general, and the Haitian community in particular. As a community development and advocacy group, we thrive on forward-thinking individuals who are willing to volunteer their time, effort, and talents towards our mission. 
Komite Ayiti, Inc. is looking for writers for our Sak Pase newsletter. Send an email to info@komiteayiti.org for more details.
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