22405: Senou: VOICES OF HAITI AND THE DIASPORA,with a Special Guest Former U.S. Congresswoman and candidate Ms. Cynthia A. McKinney (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Senou <senou@yahoo.com>

Major Joe Bernadel, US Army (ret.)  Florida
Suzette A. Chaumette, MPH (New Orleans, LA)
Dr. J. Raphael Georges, NH
Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Jr., Jurist Doctor  (NJ)
Mr. Essud Fungcap, Artist (Atlanta)
Dr. Fritzner Bechette, NY
Mrs. GUILLAUME, Marie Rebecca, Singer  (Canada)
Mrs. Alfred Reynolds, poet   Atlanta, Georgia
Mrs. Mireille Chemaly, Artist, Atlanta, GA
Mr. Wilfride Ducelus, Artist, Miami, FL
Mrs. Carine DeShommes Jones, Miami
Mr. David Pierre, Atlanta
Marie-José Alcide Saint-Lot, PH. D. , Fort-Lauderdale,
FL
Mr. Vernon Jones, Miami
Mr. Marcus Darbouze ,Boston
Mr. Pierre C. Guillaume, founder of Awoyosoft, Atlanta
Mr. Guy Joachim (Haiti)
Former U.S Congresswoman and Congressional Hopeful
Ms. Cynthia A. McKinney, She will be speaking on
Friday June 25
And
the Haitian-American Historical Society, Miami
Mr. Daniel Fils-Aimé
Prof: Jean-Claude Exulien
Dr. Claude Charles
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A book signing will take place during both days:
 "The Vodou Element" by Mr. Alix Perrault
and
“Vodou, A Sacred Theatre” By  Dr. Marie-José Alcide
Saint-Lot, Author and Educator
at Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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VOICES OF HAITI AND THE DIASPORA:

Celebrating its Culture, History and Bicentennial

A Two-Day Convention

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American
Culture and History

Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, 2004

Venue: Auburn Avenue Research Library on African
American Culture and History, A Special Library of the
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System

101 Auburn Avenue, NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2503

404-730-4001, Ext. 302

Contact: Sharon E. Robinson

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS



Friday, June 25, 2004 • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Locations: Heritage Education Center Auditorium – 4th
Floor [Program]

Cary-McPheeters Gallery – 1st Floor [Reception]



Opening Program and Reception – Join the Haitian
Community Relations, Inc. and the Auburn Avenue
Research Library on African American Culture and
History as we celebrate the opening of the Voices of
Haiti and the Diaspora: Celebrating its Culture,
History and Bicentennial convention with feature
speakers and a cultural presentation on and about
Haiti. The program will also include a performance by
Canadian-Haitian songstress Ms. Marie Rebecca
Guillaume and a reading by local Haitian poet, Mr.
Alfred Reynolds.



Ms. Carine DeShommes Jones will present “The Other
Side of Haiti,” a fascinating powerpoint presentation
that explores the history, culture and beauty of
Haiti. The presentation begins with a discussion about
Haitian leaders and the evolution of Haiti. The
presentation includes an overview of her hometown
Jacmel which is currently being prepared for tourism.
Ms. Jones has a publication about Haiti schedule to be
published in 2004.



Mr. Essud Fungcap will present “Arts and the Haitian
Music,” a interesting presentation that explores the
relationship between two art form mediums – painting
and music. Mr. Fungcap, a painter, feels that music is
an integral part of his life and he finds many
parallels in the works of great Latin, Jazz and
Classical composers. He sees himself as a composer,
bringing together different mediums, ideas, and
emotions to create harmony and bring “Life” to his
paintings.



Mr. Guy Joachim presents “The Sport of Haiti,” an
examination on the history of volleyball in Haiti. Mr.
Joachim is the president of the Federation Haitienne
de Vollyball and ……………………………………………..


Former U.S Congresswoman and Current Candidate Ms.
Cynthia A. McKinney

Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 17, Cynthia A.
McKinney is the daughter of one of Atlanta's first
Black law enforcement officers and former Georgia
State Representative Billy McKinney and retired nurse,
Leola McKinney.

Having received strong academic achievement in Atlanta
as a child Cynthia went on to attend and study at the
most prestigious academic institutions in the United
States.  She earned a B.A. in International Relations
from the University of Southern California, a Masters
of Art in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School
of Law and Diplomacy, and she will complete her Ph.D.
at Berkeley, flagship campus of the University of
California.

Cynthia's debut into public office came in 1988 when
she was elected to the Georgia State Legislature.  In
1992, Cynthia made history when she became the first
African American woman from Georgia to serve in the
United States House of Representatives.

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Saturday, June 26, 2004 • 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Locations: Heritage Education Center Auditorium – 4th
Floor

Author’s & Writer’s Lounge – 3rd Floor

Cary-McPheeters Gallery – 1st Floor



12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

DISCUSSION: “Vodou, A Sacred Theatre”

Heritage Education Center Auditorium



Presenter -

Dr. Marie-José Alcide Saint-Lot, Author and Educator
at Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Vodou (spirit), essentially African, is the indigenous
religion of Haiti, practiced by the great majority of
the population. As with many religions, Vodou is a
source of Art. It contains myths, legends, dances,
music, songs, philosophy and poetry. The study
establishes that Vodou is a potent theatrical force.
However, due to unfavorable circumstances, its
artistic resources have not yet been plumbed fully.
Dr. Marie-José Alcide Saint-Lot will discuss how
Vodou, like some other rituals, encompasses theatrical
and dramatic elements, which give it the character of
sacred theater. Dr. Saint-Lot, born in Haiti, holds a
Doctorate degree in Theater Theory and Criticism, a
Master’s degree in Dramatic Fine Arts and a Bachelor’s
degree in Theater Arts and Oral Communications. She
taught at the City College of New York for several
years and is currently teaching Public Communications
at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, Jamaica,
W. I. and in the Bahamas. A book signing will follow
the program.





1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PANEL DISCUSSION: “Haiti and the Diaspora”

Heritage Education Center Auditorium



Panelists -

Mr. Vernon Jones, Director, GEAR UP, Broward Community
College, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – “Africans in the
Diaspora: Common Issues in Leadership and Diversity.”



Ms. Suzette A. Chaumette, MPH, New Orleans, LA – “The
10th Department: Bringing Unity to Haitians Living
Away from Haiti.”



Mr. Marcus Darbouze, Director, Bel Ayiti Radio Group,
Boston, MA - “Exploiting the Press within the Haitian
Diaspora.”



Facilitator –

TBD

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PANEL DISCUSSION: “The Haitian Perspective”

Heritage Education Center Auditorium



Panelists -

Major Joe Bernadel, U. S. Army, Retired, Florida -
“Philanthropy: The Question of Haiti’s True Legacy in
the New World.”



Mr. Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Jr., Jurist Doctor,
New Jersey - “The Second and Last Declaration of
Independence of Haiti: The Establishment of a New Form
of Government.”


Mr. Pierre C. Guillaume, President, Awoyosoft,
Atlanta, Georgia - “Awoyosoft: The New Face of Kreyo
Language.”



Dr. Jacques-Raphael Georges, Dept. of Modern
Languages, University of New Hampshire at Manchester,
Manchester, NH - “Vision for a NEW Haiti.”


Facilitator -

TBD



5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.  BREAK

 Health related Issue that face third's world
countries and Haiti
Dr. Fritzner Bechette President & CEO
S & B Technical Consultants &
Bechette Scientific Research Center of New York


Mr. David Pierre Senior Archiving Specialist for a
Pharmaceutical company

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

PANEL DISCUSSION: “The Haitian Historical Society,
Inc. (Miami, FL)

Heritage Education Center Auditorium



Presenters –

Mr. Daniel Fils-Aimé

Dr. Claude Charles

Prof. Jean-Claude Exulien

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

CULTURAL PRESENTATION – GUEST ARTISTS


8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

CLOSING REMARKS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Joseph Alfred, Founder/CEO
of

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Haitian Community Relations, Inc
P.O. BOX 334
Smyrna, GA 30081
Tel 770-438-9796
Fax 770-438-9178
Email: hcrinfor@hcronline.org
URL: http://www.hcronline.org





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