On November 6, 2019, the NYU McSilver Institute, the Haitian Roundtable and community co-sponsors will host an invitation-only armchair discussion and book signing with political analyst Karine Jean-Pierre about her book, Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America (Hanover Square Press).

Moving Forward is an inspiring memoir and call to action which chronicles her experiences—from growing up in New York’s Haitian community to working in the Obama White House and charting a path for others to help change the face of politics.

Ms. Jean-Pierre is the Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org and an NBC and MSNBC political analyst. She teaches at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Jean-Pierre previously served as Deputy Campaign Manager for Martin O’Malley for President. She also served as Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, before which she was Regional Political Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs. In New York, Jean-Pierre managed Letitia James’ successful campaign for New York City Public Advocate; was Press Secretary to Rep. Anthony Weiner; and served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative and Budget Affairs for two New York City Council Members.

Proud of her roots, she was inducted into the 1804 List of Haitian-American Changemakers by The Haitian Roundtable in 2015.

The moderator for this signature event will be Vladimir Duthiers, Correspondent for CBS News and CBS This Morning, who was inducted to the 1804 List in 2016.

A Harvard University dean, a union vice-president, an advocate for midwives, a world champion boxer, a science reporter, a sportscaster and an award-winning playwright. These are just a few of the outstanding Haitian-Americans selected for The Haitian Roundtable’s 1804 List for 2019. The 1804 List, named for Haiti's year of independence, recognizes 25 Haitian-American Changemakers and 5 Ones to Watch who are thought leaders, trailblazers, rising stars or unsung heroes who, through their deeds and accomplishments, have helped to create a better understanding of Haiti and the Haitian community.   The list, now in its 11th year, has cast a well-deserved spotlight on the rich contributions Haitian-Americans have made to the United States. Click here for the complete list.

An Induction Ceremony and Dinner Reception will be held on November 9, 2019 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Masters of Ceremony will be Mona Scott-Young, CEO of Monami Entertainment and Dr. Jeff Gardere, “America's psychologist” and frequent TV commentator. Our 2019 Honorary Event Co-Chairs are all 1804 List Inductees: Karen Andre, attorney and political strategist (2016), Pascal Desroches, executive vice president and CFO at Warner Media (2015) and Joel Vilmenay, president and general manager of WDSU-TV in New Orleans (2017).