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LAKOL MAGAZINE
When Children Feel Safe, Their Truest Selves Emerge Creating Emotional - Safety as Our Children Return to School
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.
Oct 204 min read
Breaking the Silence: Healing Trauma in Immigrant Families
October arrives each year as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, prompting communities across the nation to pause and acknowledge the deep pain of abuse. During this time, we work to lift up the voices of survivors.
Yet for many immigrant families, silence speaks a language louder than words. Stories of violence remain locked behind closed doors, often hidden by layers of shame, fear, and cultural expectations.
Oct 135 min read
From Liberation to Legacy: July's Call for Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Every July stands as a crossroads of remembrance and rebirth. We raise flags on U.S. Independence Day, honor Nelson Mandela's legacy, and gather at reunion tables filled with laughter, pain, and possibility. July also marks National Minority Mental Health Awareness, Black Family Month, and Purposeful Parenting Month, all echoing: Lead with Heart or Lead in Vain.
Jul 244 min read
Honoring Our Roots, Healing Our Souls: The Power of May for the Haitian Business Community
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.
May 163 min read
Unbreakable: The Resilience and Triumph of Haitian Women Through Trauma and Adversity
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—not just for themselves, but for their families, communities, and nation. Haitian women embody a resilience so profound it transcends mere survival; it transforms pain into power.
Bearing Witness to Trauma
The story of Hai
Mar 85 min read
Dr. Erlange Elisme: Transforming Trauma Care Through Compassion, Education, and Cultural Connection
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
Jan 72 min read
The Role and Vision of The Georgia Haitian American Chamber of Commerce (GAHCCI)
Dr. Ronald L. Cetoute is a Haitian American residing in Atlanta, Georgia with his wonderful wife and amazing child. He holds the following degrees: Doctor of Education, Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Science. His passion for business and education creates a relentless drive to develop those skills in countries suffering economic growth, such as Haiti. Dr. Cetoute critical thinking and creative solutions produce positive results. Lakol Magazine interviews h
Mar 22, 20246 min read
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