Author: Opastaff
In a recent podcast discussion, a question was posed that touches on a deeply complex and sensitive issue: does a transgender person have a moral or ethical obligation to disclose their transgender status to a potential sexual partner before engaging in sexual relations? The hosts responded with a nuanced “no,” highlighting not only the absence of such an obligation but underscoring the significant safety concerns for transgender individuals, especially transgender women of color, due to prevalent transphobia and the risk of violence. This issue of disclosure involves multiple layers of ethical, social, and personal considerations. On one hand, the question…
Nu-Look returns to the musical landscape with their latest album, “No Stress,” once again anchoring themselves in the soundscapes that have endeared them to a dedicated cohort of fans. Arly Lariviere, the maestro behind the ensemble, presents an album steeped in the familiar vibes of Konpa while incorporating some refreshing musical explorations. Album Overview: “No Stress” kicks off with “Pa bezwen konnen,” a vibrant track that sets a high bar with its dynamic energy, emblematic of Arly’s ability to command both the crooner and energizer roles seamlessly. This track sets the tone for an album that promises both emotional depth…
Born in 1985 in Port-au-Prince, Alain Fleuriné is a singer and performer illustrated in the register of Gospel and evangelical music. In the tradition of evangelical singers, he began music and forged a spirit of creation and enterprise very early on. At the age of barely 7, he began to sing in the choirs of several churches and little by little, he got closer to the entities of the Compas groups. He quickly became one of the most sought-after Gospel singers. Alain has carved out a reputation for himself with the gospel group “El Shama” and flies to the United States in…
It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marthe Solon, Sanders Mother. Marthe was one of Harmonik’s biggest supporters, she was known as the groups Godmother. Her passion for life was always evident but it was her love for her children and family that made her such a beautiful soul. Today is a day of great loss for the group but most importantly for Sanders and his family. We offer him our love and support in this difficult time and we ask the fans to say a prayer for his family. The loss of a…
Avocado Breakfast Sandwich Who says eating clean is boring? 1 avocado1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper1 jalapeño1 cup white vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)1 yellow bell pepper (optional)1 orange bell pepper (optional)2 slice whole grain oats bread BreakfastMexican
Ron Duprat is a well-seasoned executive Chef, having cooked for varying establishments such as the Pelican Bay Foundation and the Montauk Yacht Club. He has cemented himself as an expert in exotic flavors—often incorporating his own Haitian Creole influences with French-Asian Fusion cuisine. Ron always likes to keep vanilla bean, saffron, truffles, Spanish olive oil and chocolate on hand, and his favorite thing to make is his signature flourless chocolate cake. A high school stint working at his cousin’s catering business launched Chef Stephan Berrouet Durand’s culinary career. Since his early childhood, Chef Stephan always loved food and preparing it,…
Raised in a religious family, Jean Mary CLERMANSO logically made his musical debut, especially vocals, in a church by offering a gospel atmosphere. At the same time, he seized every opportunity that presented itself to listen to Compas, through the program “Le Petit Bal du Samedi Soir”. Deciding to get into music more seriously, he regularly used his cousin’s guitar to soak up the first chords. Of course, his parents did not take a positive view. Moreover, they came to tear him away from his first performance he was giving in Pemel, near Fond des Nègres with a local group. This was not enough to…
MIAMI, FL – It’s no secret. Yole Dérose, the Haitian diva with over 20 years of career under her belt, is suffering from cancer diagnosed in the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma is a disease that requires constant medical care and frequent hospitalizations. “After 4 years of treatment, it is very possible that a bone marrow transplant will be the next step. Without health insurance, the cost is exorbitant,” reads the gofundme account created by her sister Karline Ledan-Pierre. Suffering from multiple myeloma with AL amyloidosis, a pathology characterized by an “intramedullary malignant plasma cell” proliferation, Yole Dérose needs $150,000 to…
Please be advised that the following content includes graphic material that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is strongly advised before proceeding. This content may contain scenes of violence and intense situations which are intended for mature audiences only. In Lauderdale Lakes, a confrontation captured by body cam and surveillance footage ended in the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Haitian club owner and promoter, Pedro “Lucky” Pierre by a Broward Sheriff’s deputy. The incident, which unfolded at a local apartment complex, started when deputies responded to a disturbance. The body cam video revealed Pedro Pierre becoming aggressive towards…
François Duvalier, also known as “Papa Doc,” was born on April 14, 1907, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and died there on April 21, 1971. He was president of Haiti for 14 years, marked by unprecedented duration and a regime of terror. Duvalier, a trained physician, initially worked in public health, notably leading an anti-yaws campaign. He rose to prominence through his support for President Dumarsais Estimé and eventually held the position of minister of public health and labor. After Estimé was overthrown in 1950, Duvalier opposed the new military junta and, by 1954, had become a significant opposition figure. He was…