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Kanson Fè. The iron pants. The strength our grandparents wore to survive, migrate, and start over with almost nothing. Our community has turned that strength into something remarkable, and it shows up everywhere you look in Georgia. Haitians are leading in healthcare as nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians. We are attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and real estate brokers. We are educators, engineers, pastors, social workers, and government employees. We are c

On April 1, 2026, Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead inside her home. She was 38 years old, a first-generation Haitian American, an environmental scientist, and the first Black and Haitian American woman elected to the Coral Springs City Commission. Police have described her death as a domestic violence incident. Her husband has been charged with murder.

Spring has arrived in Georgia, and with it comes a familiar invitation: to pause, to notice what is growing, and to tend what needs attention. April carries a particular energy. The blossoms are no longer a promise. They are here. The ground is warm enough to receive whatever we choose to plant. As we carry forward the spirit of Women’s History Month and the strength of the women who anchor our families, workplaces, and community spaces, this season offers a framework for som

The School Bell Rings, But Home Remains the Foundation As August winds down and backpacks fill our living rooms, Haitian parents across Georgia are preparing for another school year. But before our children step into those hallways, we have the sacred opportunity to strengthen the foundation they carry with them: the emotional safety of home.

October arrives each year clothed in pink, but beyond the ribbons lies something far more important: information that could save your life. Breast cancer will affect 1 in 8 women in their lifetime, but here's what often gets lost: this isn't just a women's issue. Men can develop it too, often with delayed diagnoses. Awareness means understanding the disease, knowing your risk, and taking action.

For Haitian entrepreneurs and business leaders across Georgia and the United States, May offers a sacred opportunity for reflection and celebration. As both Haitian Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, May invites us to consider how our cultural resilience shapes our business practices and how prioritizing wellbeing strengthens our collective entrepreneurial journey.

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 enclaves of Georgia, our people face unprecedented challenges with characteristic courage and determination.

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 emotional well-being and resilience. Her professional journey spans over three decades in education, where she has advocated for greater awareness and support for those impacted by trauma. Her doctorate in s