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    • The Legacy of Silany: A Culinary Journey
    • Levelling Up Your Success - Dr. Loojimps
    • Crafting Health, Heritage, and Innovation
    • Domono Interview
    • BEL Initiative
    • GAHCCI
    • Valcin Legacy Photography
    • ERITAJ - Building Our Legacy

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The Resilient Entrepreuner:   
Transforming Trauma into Business Strength for Haitian Business Owners
By Dr. Erlange Elisme

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April is nationally recognized as Stress Awareness Month, offering a timely opportunity to explore how stress, trauma, and unspoken emotional wounds impact not only individuals but also organizations.
For Haitian-owned businesses and enterprises serving the Haitian...
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Unbreakable:   
The Resilience and Triumph of Haitian Women Through Trauma and Adversity 
By Dr. Erlange Elisme

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In the face of unspeakable hardship, they stand tall. Through generations of political violence, natural disasters, and systemic inequality, they rebuild. Despite trauma that would shatter most spirits, they rise each morning to forge a path forward...
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Love, Faith & heritage:   
A Story of Building Dreams Together 
By Dr. Erlange Elisme

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In the words of our ancestors, "Men anpil, chay pa lou" – Many hands make the load lighter. As we embrace 2025, this timeless proverb resonates deeply within our diaspora community. From the vibrant streets of Port-au-Prince to the growing Haitian...
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Leading with Grace:
Women in Leadership Across Generation
 
By Dr. Darline Wilkenson

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In the words of our ancestors, "Men anpil, chay pa lou" – Many hands make the load lighter. As we embrace 2025, this timeless proverb resonates deeply within our diaspora community. From the vibrant streets of Port-au-Prince to the growing Haitian...

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Beyond Survival:
​Cultivating Resilience in the Haitian Diaspora
  
By Dr. Erlange Elisme

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In the words of our ancestors, "Men anpil, chay pa lou" – Many hands make the load lighter. As we embrace 2025, this timeless proverb resonates deeply within our diaspora community. From the vibrant streets of Port-au-Prince to the growing Haitian...
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The Haiti Cultural Day
Second Annual Soup Joumou Competition
By ​Hyppolite Calixte

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On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Ribby's Encore Lounge in Duluth, Georgia, was abuzz with excitement as the YE Foundation hosted the 2nd Annual Haiti Cultural Day: Soup Joumou Competition. This vibrant event celebrated Haitian culture...
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Real Talk with Muriam Cinevert:
2024 Dynamic Haitian Businesswoman of the Year 

By Lynn Henry-Roach

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During the Women's International Month celebration in April, Muriam Cinevert was awarded the  distinct honor of 2024 Dynamic Businesswoman of the Year, bestowed upon her by the Georgia  American-Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Inc...
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Game Changer
Interview with Johnson Sainvil of Domono 

By Annalise Marcel & Lorna Valcin

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Johnson Sainvil, a Haitian American entrepreneur of “Domono,” a wearable camera case, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Recently interviewed by the Haitian Times and now Lakol Magazine. This interview captures Johnson’s most recent views about his...
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Crafting Health, heritage & Innovation 
​An interview with Jerry Grammont, Co-founder of Mabi Artisanal Tea 
By Lynn Henry-Roach​

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Jerry Grammont is the Co-Founder of Mabi Artisanal Tea, a Plant-based, ready-to-drink beverage system. He recently spoke to Lakol Magazine. In the interview, Jerry recounts his journey from designing fashion merchandising, brand marketing... ​
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Haiti's Flame:  
The Birth of Black Liberation  
By Annalise Marcel & Lorna Valcin

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Before her flag unfurled with pride,
Before her peaks scraped crystal skies,
Haiti's warriors crossed the foam,
Far from their embattled home.... ​
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Levelling Up Your Success with Dr. Loojimps 
By Annalise Marcel & Lorna Valcin

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Photo Credit: @Azuephoto
Dr. Loojimps “James” Marcius is a native of Cap-Haitien, Haiti.  He holds a PH.D. in Leadership and Organizational Growth.  He also holds a BS in Electronics Engineering, an MBA, and a master's in Information Technology. He is also the founder...​
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Dr. Erlange Elisme:  
Transforming Trauma Care Through Compassion, Education and Cultural Connection
Written by: Dr. Erlange Elisme  & Editor In-Chief by: Hyppolite Calixte

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Lakol Magazine is honored to welcome Dr. Erlange Elisme as its newest contributing writer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and compassionate leadership to the publication. As a distinguished trauma-informed care leader, Dr. Elisme has committed her life’s work to promoting...​
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The Legacy of Silany's A Culinary Journey 
A Video Interview with Wadler Dieujuste, Owner of Silany's Restaurant Lakay

By Hyppolite Calixte

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Wadler Dieujuste, affectionately known as Wally, is a man deeply rooted in family and culture. Growing up in New Jersey and now calling Atlanta home for the past 19 years, he carries with him a profound sense of...​
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Business Spotlight of the Month 
By Hyppolite Calixte

Valcin Legacy Photography

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Valcin Legacy Photography, owned by Lorna Valcin, is more than just a business; it's a testament to the artistry and passion of its founder. With an unwavering commitment to capturing moments that transcend time...
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B.E.L. Initiative
BEL Initiative established in 2016 is an entrepreneurship program of the Georgia Haitian American Chamber of Commerce...  READ MORE

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The Role and Vision of the Georgia Haitian American Chamber of Commerce (GAHCCI) 
My vision for the chamber is to make it a world class organization, being the bridge between two ...   READ MORE

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​ERITAJ - Building Our Legacy
The word “ERITAJ” means legacy. ERITAJ as a brand for the Business Awards Gala hosted by the GAHCCI is a testament that...   READ MORE


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  • Contents
    • Honoring Our Roots
    • Price of Freedom
    • Leading Through Renewal
    • Resilient Entrepreneur
    • Leading with Grace
    • Unbreakable
    • Love, Faith & Heritage
    • Reginald & Clio
    • Birth of Black Liberation
    • Soup Joumou Competition
    • Beyond Survival
    • Dr. Erlange Elisme
    • The Legacy of Silany: A Culinary Journey
    • Levelling Up Your Success - Dr. Loojimps
    • Crafting Health, Heritage, and Innovation
    • Domono Interview
    • BEL Initiative
    • GAHCCI
    • Valcin Legacy Photography
    • ERITAJ - Building Our Legacy