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An Olympian Family: Against All Odds (Part One)
The Grand'Pierre family have achieved remarkable milestones. Three out of five of their children represented Haiti in swimming at consecutive Summer Olympic Games. Naomy Grand'Pierre made history as Haiti's first female Olympic swimmer at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. Naomy's groundbreaking participation in the women's 50m freestyle paved the way for her siblings. Her sister, Emilie Grand'Pierre, continued the legacy by competing in the 100m breaststroke in the 2020 Tokyo O
Feb 2212 min read


Love, Faith & heritage: A Story of Building Dreams Together
As a fellow Haitian and someone who works with people healing from life's challenges, I love sharing stories of hope. This February, I want to tell you about a couple whose love story shows us what's possible when faith, culture, and purpose come together.
My introduction to Reverend Dr. Louis Wilkenson and Dr. Darline Wilkenson took place at a gathering in our community. From the moment I saw them together, it was clear there was something extraordinary in the way they up
Feb 84 min read
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