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A turning point in the fight for racial justice in America
Jacob Davis CSMS Magazine The killing of George Flyod in Minnesota last week marks a turning point in a long and painful struggle for racial equality in America. The crime was too raw, and unless you do not have a heart, you should be shaken. Not surprisingly,...
Robest Dimanche: CSMS Magazine’s journalist of the year!
CSMS Magazine staff writers For a Haitian journalist, reporting from the perspective of social justice bears a lot of risks. One can easily be attacked by government’s henchmen, and that was what happened to Robest Dimanche, a prolific reporter from...
18 Mai: Haiti’s Flag Day
CSMS Magazine Every year, we celebrate on May 18th –for a good reason, for this date marks one of the glorious moments in Haiti’s history. It was on May 18th, 1803 that a group of revolting slaves turned revolutionaries were confident enough to create...
We need action, not a conversation
By Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine If a black man were to stand on top of a building and threaten to jump to his death before an audience of bewildered individuals, I’m sure the reaction would be alarming. Few people—victims of some deep seated prejudices...
Michel Martelly seeks immunity from prosecution
CSMS Magazine Less than 48 hours before he vacates the presidency, the Haitian president embarks upon a mission to win security guarantee from his adversaries. He wants to make sure that all prospective charges against him be kept at bay and that he be...
Michel Martelly is politically doomed
CSMS Magazine Editorial He never was a button-down technocrat or a straight-jacket politician. He was simply a coon, a modern-day overseer ushered into Haiti’s highest office to send the clearest message to Haitians everywhere: “You’re good to...
Haiti: Stop crying, let’s fight on!
CSMS Magazine Another sad day for Haiti as this one marks the 6th anniversary of the devastated earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands. It was a calamity that left irreparable, psychological harm to Haitians everywhere. Haiti never recovers from...
The New York Times: Martelly’s election was illegitimate!
CSMS Magazine There is a growing consensus among Haiti watchers in Washington that the Obama Administration is on the verge of committing a serious foreign policy blunder in the Caribbean. The New York Times editorial may be the biggest public manifestation...
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
CSMS Magazine I’m sure your Thanksgiving Day is off to a good start. Where ever you are in the USA, we hope your day is homely and, most importantly, you are surrounded by those who love you to the deepest end of their hearts. It’s almost dinner time,...