The Haitian Roundtable

First Midwin Charles Legacy Award to Immigration Advocate

The Haitian Roundtable is pleased to announce that Guerline Jozef has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Midwin Charles Legacy Award. Jozef, co-founder and executive director of the Haiti Bridge Alliance, will receive the award on June 10th at the 1804 List Induction Ceremony.

The Haitian Bridge Alliance, also known as “The Bridge,” is a non-profit organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies, with a special focus on Black migrants, the Haitian community, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals and survivors of torture. It is based in San Diego, California.

This award was established in memory of our beloved friend and HRT board member Midwin Charles, an attorney, TV legal analyst and radio host who passed away in 2021. Midwin was a vocal champion of equity and social justice and an effective advocate for the Haitian community.

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Didi Bertrand Farmer and Paul Farmer to Receive The Catherine Flon Award

Didi Bertrand Farmer, founder of The Women and Girls Initiative and Dr. Paul Farmer, founding director of Partners In Health, will receive the Haitian Roundtable’s Catherine Flon award.

Named in honor of one of the most important symbols of the Haitian Revolution, the Catherine Flon Award will be presented to Didi Bertrand Farmer and posthumously to Dr. Paul Farmer during the 1804 List Induction Ceremony and Dinner Reception on June 10.

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Consul General of France In New York Hosts Art ExhibitionTo Benefit HRT

An art exhibition benefitting the Haitian Roundtable took place on Thursday June 9 and Saturday June 11 under the patronage of Jérémie Robert, the Consul General, and the Consulate General of France in New York. The exhibition featured the work of 27 artists of Haitian descent. The exhibit’s honorary event chair was Camille Joseph-Goldman, Group Vice President for government affairs at Charter Communications, who was our event sponsor.

Highlights from the event can be found here:

Our Mission

The Haitian Roundtable (“HRT”), founded in 2008, is a not-for-profit organization of Haitian-American professionals committed to civic engagement and strategic initiatives benefiting the Haitian community. The organization seeks to heighten awareness of Haitians as an important constituency among thought leaders and newsmakers, policymakers and institutions through partnerships, programs and events recognizing Haitian excellence. HRT is committed to working collaboratively with the goal of redefining the narrative about Haiti and Haitians. We are guided by our Motto: As Haitians, We Are The Keepers of Our Legacy.

The 1804 List of Haitian-American Changemakers and Ones to Watch

Haitian History Is Black History

During February, the Haitian Roundtable commemorates Black History Month by celebrating Haitian independence, history and culture.

For 2021, we honor three contemporary Haitian heroes: Humanitarian Marguerite Erasme Lathan, NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis and Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation magazine.

Haiti Dialogue Series

HRT hosts the Haiti Dialogue Series, which serves as a forum to discuss current and relevant topics that impact the Haitian community. The Dialogue Series brings together distinguished thought leaders and accomplished practitioners for candid conversation on a variety of important issues.

Kreyol Connection

HRT frequently sponsors Kreyol Connection. These networking receptions offer opportunities for professionals to celebrate Haitian culture after work, as they build lasting social bonds. The events are held at elegant venues throughout New York City and co-hosted by various high profile Haitian-Americans.