The Haitian Roundtable

Second Haitian Art Exhibit A Success

The Haitian Roundtable’s June 20 exhibition of works by artists of Haitian descent at the Consulate General of France in New York drew an enthusiastic turnout. The show was a follow up to the very successful fundraising event that took place in 2022. This year, New York City Cultural Commissioner Laurie Cumbo and City Council member Farah Louis attended the opening reception. Both spoke of the importance of the Haitian community to New York and of the community’s aesthetic contribution to the Big Apple through art. Some 30 artists presented works in a wide range of styles, reflecting the diversity of Haitian Art today.

Spectrum’s NY1 News did a report on the show, which you can see here: View more

The 1804 List for 2023 Reflects
Haitian-American Success

After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the Haitian Roundtable’s signature event made a triumphant return in June of 2023. A sold-out event celebrated 15 new inductees into the 1804 List of Changemakers and Ones-to-Watch, highlighting Haitian-Americans who are making a difference. The event coincided with the 15th anniversary of the Haitian Roundtable, an organization dedicated to celebrating Haitian Excellence.

During the special evening, HRT presented the inaugural Midwin Charles Legacy Award to Guerline Jozef, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, the only Haitian-American-led organization serving migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the 2023 Catherine Flon Award to a beloved husband and wife team—Didi Bertrand Farmer, Founder of the Women and Girls Initiative and the late Dr. Paul Farmer, Founding Director of Partners In Health, which has long provided health care in remote parts of Haiti. Read more.

The 2023 inductees to the 1804 List reflected the great variety of Haitian success stories in America. They included a real estate entrepreneur, a member of the U.S. Congress, the executive editor of the leading U.S. black women’s magazine; the head of a foundation focused on increasing Haitian-American clout and the executive director of a university research center for school equity.

The Haitian Roundtable has published seven 1804 Lists since its inception. For a complete list of 2023 inductees, click 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.