Folklore 201: The Tales Themselves
In this section of Lekòl nan Sesyon, we explore the actual “tales” in folklore. That ranges from origin stories, to […] Read More
Folklore 202: Bouki & Malis Trickster
Before we get into the story, you need to understand something: Bouki and Malis are not just characters. They are […] Read More
Folklore 203: The Magic Orange Tree
Justice and Reward This is a classic folktale that has been recorded in text multiple times.But like all folktales, there […] Read More
Folklore 204: Ti Zwazo
Repetition, Rhythm, and Everyday Life Before we get into this, you need to understand something: not everything in Haitian folklore […] Read More
Folklore 205: Kalson Wouj, Origin Stories
Kalson Wouj The Ones Who Stayed Before we get into this, you need to understand something about stories of cosmology. […] Read More
Architecture 104: Architecture and Identity
What Our Built Environment Says Klas nan sesyon. Architecture helps tell us who we are. The houses we admire, the […] Read More
About the Original Song Inspired by Fonkoze Program Members
Fanm CLM Yo — A Musical Tribute to the Women of CLM “Like the reed, we bend, but we do […] Read More
Washington DC Friendraiser Success
Board Members Host Friendraiser for Fonkoze in Washington DC The Fonkoze 30th Anniversary Friendraiser in Washington, DC, was a resounding success, raising $10,000 to support the organization’s ongoing efforts in Haiti. Special guest Francesca Momplaisir made the event even more memorable by generously donating signed copies of her book for guests who contributed additional funds. […] Read More
Watch the Full Recording of Fonkoze’s Virtual Partner Presentation with Mercy Focus on Haiti
We are excited to share the full recording of a powerful virtual event hosted by Fonkoze in collaboration with Mercy Focus on Haiti, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. This presentation offers an in-depth look at one of our most impactful initiatives, the Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) program, which is central […] Read More
