Miami, Book City

By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

November 10, North Miami.- Miami. The Magic City. Known for its nightlife, parties, and beaches. But this month, Miami becomes the Book City. During eight days, from Sunday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Nov. 20, the Miami Book Fair 2022 will host approximately 250 booksellers and exhibitors, and more than 500 authors with both in-person and virtual events in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Istwa lavi Frederick Douglass, yon esklav ameriken

Tradiksyon: Jonel Juste 

Men yon ti moso nan “Istwa lavi Frederick Douglass, yon esklav ameriken”. Douglass te ekri liv sa a  an 1845 pandan l t ap viv Massachusetts. Yo jeneralman konsidere dokiman sa a ki rele ann Angle “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” kòm youn ki pi popilè pami yon kantite lòt liv ansyen esklav te ekri nan menm epòk la. Yo konsidere tèks saa , ki an reyalite dekri plizyè evènman nan lavi Frederick Douglass,  kòm youn nan zèv literè ki te jwe yon gwo wòl nan chofe mouvman Abolisyonis lan nan kòmansman 19yèm syèk Etazini.

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Germane Barnes Explores Black Identity In ‘Unsettled’ At Nina Johnson Gallery

October 20, 2022, Miami.- The “Germane Barnes: Unsettled” exhibit is on display at Nina Johnson Gallery until November 19, 2022. Artworks exhibited explore the theme of migration, specifically the methods and materials used in migration from Africa.

By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

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Jonel Juste: Entre Astres et Désastres

Par Edson Duralien

“Astres et Désastres”, le dernier recueil en date de Jonel Juste, paru dans les Éditions Marginales, en 2022, est un recueil de poèmes bilingue en créole haïtien et en français. Certains textes nous donnent des envies “d’astronautes” tandis que d’autres chantent le mal du pays. Le recueil se veut aussi une célébration de la vie.

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Omaj Pou Lochard Noël, Yon Kokennchenn Powèt Ak Edikatè!

Ekriven Ayisyen Lochard Noël fe vwèl pou peyi san chapo mèkredi 17 dawou nan Lauderhill, Florida. Li kite dèyè madanm li ak 3 pitit gason. Plizyè moun te rann powèt la omaj byen merite kit se isit Etazini, Kanada oubyen Ayiti. Nan konsè vwa sa yo, vin ajoute pa ekriven Jan Mapou ki te pale de lavi ak travay zanmi l Lochard Noël, yon pwofesè ak yon gwo fanatik lang Kreyòl ki kite yon gran vid nan kominote Ayisyen nan Mayami. N ap pibliye moso nan yon tèks omaj Mapou te li nan emisyon Radyo Lekòl sou WLRN 91.3 FM.

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THELAR Management Group celebrated 20 years of accomplishment

Farah Larrieux

On Saturday, September 24, the communication company, THELAR Management Group, founded in 2002 by Farah Larrieux and Pierre-Michel Theodat, hosted a black-tie Gala at B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale to celebrate its 20 years of existence. By providing measurable results and solution-oriented communication services, Thelar aims to increase visibility within minorities.

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With A New Name, Reggae Fest Returns To Miami Beach

By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Iconic band Inner Circle

September 18 is the day set for Reggae Fest, now Feel Good Music Fest, on North Beach Bandshell. Among the performers at this Caribbean and Latin music festival will be Jamaican reggae legends Inner Circle, with hits like “Bad Boys” and “Sweats.”

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Dodard, Alexis, and Apaid To Be Honored in Florida

From left to right: Philippe Dodard, Jean-Jacques Stephen “Jan Jak” Alexis and Claudia Apaid (Courtesy Le P’ti Club)

Haitian artists Philippe Dodard, Claudia Apaid, and Jean-Jacques Stephen “Jan Jak” Alexis will be honored on September 16 at the D. A. A. | 2022 Caribbean Fine Art Exhibit and Awards event at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. A two-month fine art show featuring a collection of their pieces will be unveiled at this multidimensional celebration of visual arts and fashion.

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