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  Haiti: Young Leaders Revolutionize New Year with Soup Libèté 2025 By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson  (Le Français suit) Port-au-Prince, Haiti – As the New Year approaches, a wave of solidarity is sweeping across the nation. This year, the traditional Soup Joumou, a symbol of freedom and independence, takes on new significance thanks to an inspiring collective of young Haitian leaders. Guided by the powerful slogan “ Nap Reziste Ansanm pou nou Libere Ansanm ” (We Resist Together to Liberate Together), Soup Libèté 2025 blends hope, innovation, and resilience in an inclusive national celebration. A Movement Backed by Committed Partners The organizers of this bold initiative include influential groups such as Opérasyon Men nan Men, Jeunesse Debout, the STO Foundation, STOInternational.org, and Lakou Savalouwè. Together, they are transforming the tradition of Soup Libèté into a nationwide project with significant social and cultural impact. Despite limited resources and ongoing comm...

  What Have You Done to My City? What would  the illustrious Georges Corvington  say By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (le français suit) Port-au-Prince, over the years, is a rich collection bequeathed to posterity by the illustrious Georges Corvington. From Port-au-Prince over the Years: The Colonial City and Revolutionary Convulsions, 1743-1789 to The Capital of Haiti under American Occupation, 1915-1934 , passing through Under the Assaults of the Revolution: 1789-1804 and The Haitian Metropolis of the 19th Century: 1804-1888 , the historian takes the reader by the hand and makes them travel through the Port-au-Prince of yesteryear. In seven volumes of history, Georges Corvington, born on November 6, 1926, in Port-au-Prince, confides extensively about this capital that he held close to his heart all his life. Corvington presented the city, its population, its geography, its customs, its cultural practices, and its codes. As an observer and social historian, he...

Exploring Haitian Proudness in Haiti's Chaotic Context By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson : (Le français suit) Introduction: The analysis of the survey responses from 1625 Haitians unveils a complex tapestry of sentiments, notably shedding light on the concept of Haitian proudness. The intricate interplay of psychometric factors such as victimhood, political ideology, and voting preferences becomes crucial in understanding how individuals perceive and express pride in their Haitian identity. This essay delves into the dynamics of Haitian proudness, examining regional variations and the influence of psychometric factors on shaping responses.   Regional Variations in Proudness : The distribution by region reveals intriguing patterns in the expression of Haitian proudness. For instance, the North-Northwest-Northeast region exhibits a high proportion (80%) of respondents expressing pride, while the West region shows a significant proportion (60.1%). In contrast, the Cente...

  Psychometric Factors in Haiti's Chaotic Context: A Gendered Perspective By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson: (Le français suit)   Introduction: Against the backdrop of Haiti's intricate challenges, the examination of psychometric factors derived from a survey of 1625 Haitians, segregated into 819 males and 806 females, becomes crucial. These factors, as indicated by factor loadings, offer insights into the individual perceptions shaping Haiti's current state. Current Context of Haiti and Factors Loading: The survey's identified factors illuminate specific aspects that align with the observed challenges. For instance, among males, Factor 1 is influenced significantly by political ideology (L1, loading = 0.74) and perceptions of victimhood (VIC1, loading = 0.66). In the female cohort, Factor 1 is similarly influenced by political ideology (L1, loading = 0.81) and victimhood (VIC1, loading = 0.68). These loadings suggest a pronounced impact of political and victimi...