The Haitian Roundtable (HRT), founded in New York in 2008, is an organization comprised of Haitian-American professionals who are committed to civic engagement as well as philanthropic endeavors benefiting Haiti, Haitian organizations and causes. The organization seeks to heighten awareness locally and nationally of Haitians as an emerging constituency among key stakeholders and institutions through networking, forums and events. The Haitian Roundtable also aims to inform, advocate and promote Haiti as a positive brand.

On February 5, the Haitian Roundtable celebrated Black History Month under the banner of “Black History is Haitian History.” The event was an opportunity to celebrate Haitian Independence and recognize some Haitian-American achievers. They were: Patricia Marthone, vice president of 1199SEIU; Yamilée Toussaint Beach, founder and CEO of STEM from Dance; comedian and humorist Sejoe and Vania André, editor in chief of the Haitian Times. The event was held at Row House Harlem –Underbar.