Joseph Antoine Tancrede Augustus, was born on March 16, 1856 in Cap-Haïtien, he was president of the Republic of Haiti August 9, 1912 to his death. His presidency, which lasted only 8 months, began in crisis, his predecessor who had just died in the explosion of his palace caused by his political opponents. President Auguste then ordered the reconstruction of the National Palace and established a secret police to thwart conspiracies against the government. Sick, he died during his term on May 2, 1913 in Port-au-Prince.
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Joseph Antoine Tancrède Auguste, vit le jour le 16 mars 1856 à Cap-Haïtien, il fut président de la République d’Haïti le 9 août 1912 à sa mort. Sa présidence, qui ne dura que 8 mois, débuta dans la crise, son prédécesseur venant de mourir dans l’explosion de son palais causée par ses opposants politiques. Le Président Auguste commande alors la reconstruction du Palais national et instaure une police secrète chargée de déjouer les complots contre le gouvernement. Malade, il meurt durant son mandat, le 2 mai 1913 à Port-au-Prince.
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Joseph Antoine Tancrede Augustus, ki te fèt 16 Mas, 1856 nan Cap Haïtien, li te prezidan Repiblik Ayiti, 9 out 1912 a pou jis lanmò li. Prezidans li, ki te dire sèlman 8 mwa, te kòmanse nan yon kriz, predesesè li te fèk mouri nan eksplozyon an nan palè l ‘ki te koze pa opozan politik li yo. Prezidan Auguste te bay lòd pou rekonstriksyon Palè Nasyonal la epi li te etabli yon polis sekrè pou konspirasyon kont gouvènman an. Malad, li te mouri pandan tèm li, Pòtoprens, 2 me 1913.
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Are you a young Haitian professional, fresh out of college, and not knowing north from south on your career compass? Or are you a seasoned professional worker, looking for other opportunities to further your career? Newly come from Haiti with a professional degree, and not yet equipped with a network in the U.S?

Perhaps you are still in high school, not knowing left from right in the post-secondary maze? The National Association of Haitian Professionals, Inc can help you in those situations in more. Serge Renaud, the organization’s co-founder and Chairman, a graduate of Seton Hall University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, explained its programs and offerings.

Q & A

When did it first occur to you that it might be a good idea to start an association for Haitian professionals?
In 2008, a group of friends and I were college graduates having a discussion on how Haitian professionals could attain executive leadership roles in corporate America. We also pondered on whether Haitian students were prepared for the workforce after completing their college degree. Many students are not exposed to mock interviews, nor do they know how to dress for success let alone organize their resumes. It was then we realized the great need within our community, how unprepared we were to meet the challenges of a corporate environment and to ultimately become successful professionals. We knew of no organizations who would mentor or link us to different networks that would help young Haitians transition from college to the workforce.  We decided to launch NAHP to empower and educate our community on how they can compete in a global workforce.   

What are some of the programs that the association offers to help foster the growth of these professionals?
Currently, the NAHP has established a scholarship program to help Haitian students finance their college education. We recognize many of them face financial difficulties and we want to ensure that we support these students in their academic endeavors so that they can graduate with their degrees. We also plan to host workshops on professional development, conferences, and career fairs to match employers with potential employees. 

  There’s been a trend of professionals returning to Haiti to work there.  Will this trend continue in your view?
We do believe this trend will continue. In fact, we recently hosted a conference in collaboration with the Joseph Denis Thomas Foundation and the New Jersey Haitian Student Association Alumni at the Newark Museum in New Jersey [last July]. Over 200 participants were in attendance to learn how they could invest their talents and resources into the development of Haiti. We have and will continue to encourage professionals to go back and work in Haiti. It is our obligation to uplift the nation, from which many of us gained our basic foundation and education, which led to our ultimate success.
 
In terms of kids who are still in high school—do you have any programs to guide them towards a fulfilling professional future?
As I previously mentioned, the NAHP does have a scholarship program which we hope will continue to grow with the support of our members and the community at large. It is time that we invest in the future leaders of the United States and Haiti. With volunteers, we hope to establish a mentorship program to offer students an opportunity to explore various industries and enable them to find the perfect fit before they graduate from college.

Dr. Francois Pierre-Louis at an NAHP event in New Jersey.
 
How would you pitch the association to someone who hasn’t joined but is thinking about joining?
The NAHP offers a variety of opportunities to students and professionals of Haitian descent, primarily mentorship and networking. We recognize the need in our community to nurture our youngest minds while developing our professional skills. Now more than ever, especially in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, NAHP intends to collaborate with its members and other like-minded organizations to revitalize our community both here and abroad. We need to be proactive and get involved in the decisions that will have an impact on ourselves and the lives of our family. The relationships forged through these interactions will close the gap that has divided us as a people for far too long.

Edwidge Danticat was nominated for an NCAAP Award for Best Book for Untwine in the Outstanding Literary Work-Youth/Teens category, her Young Adult novel earlier this year. And now, she’s been named a National Writer’s Conference honoree. She’s receiving her award at the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York. Her book Brother, I am Dying was part of the prestigious The Big Read Miami program.

This is her reaction to both honors, in an exclusive statement she gave to moi:

“I am extremely honored of to have my memoir in The Big Read Miami program. One does not do this kind of work for accolades, but it is always very heartwarming to know that my work has touched people and that they have reacted to it so kindly.

Given the climate we are in now, with all the electoral rhetoric and anti immigration talk, I am very happy that people will be reading and discussing Brother, I’m Dying at this particular time. I hope the book will shed some light on the lives of people who have gone through and continue to go through similar experiences and I hope it leads to more productive and humane conversations both in private and public places.”

Congratulations Edwidge Danticat. And call the carpenter and have him build another shelf for more awards. Good for you, girl.

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