Haitian Flag Day on Sunday, May 18, usually overflows with pride and celebration of Haiti’s culture. But the crisis in Haiti and deportation threat in the U.S. is turning the day into a somber ...

The butt of anti-immigrant jokes. Fistfights after school. Inner-shame in public spaces. Haitian-Americans across social media say it wasn’t always cool… ...

Conflicting emotions over Haiti Flag Day Evelyne Bital, who moved to the U.S. over 30 years ago and is involved in promoting Haitian culture, has mixed emotions when it comes to May 18.

Haiti, the first independent nation in Latin America, holds a rich and complex history that is often overlooked. In this ...

Haitian Flag Day commemorates the creation of Haiti’s flag, a symbol deeply rooted in the nation’s struggle for independence. On May 18, 1803, amid the Haitian Revolution, leaders like Jean ...

BREAKING ‘We must hold space for joy.’ In Boston, Haitian Flag Day brings optimism amid Trump immigration threats By Sean Cotter Globe Staff,Updated May 18, 2025, 6:01 p.m.

May 18 is Haitian Flag Day, which commemorates the founding of Haiti’s flag. In South Florida there will be music, food and of course lots of red and blue flags, showcasing Haitian pride.

Annual celebrations of Haitian Flag Day are happening in Greater Boston amid President Trump's efforts to remake immigration policy and expand deportations.

May 18 is Haitian Flag Day. To mark the occasion, WBUR spoke with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune — the city's first Haitian-American elected official — for a quick cultural ...

Hosted by the Haitian-American Socio-Cultural Association of Worcester since 2016, the Haitian Flag Day ceremony celebrates the anniversary of Haiti’s flag being first created on May 18, 1803.

During the month of celebration, Haitian Flag Day is observed annually as a national holiday in Haiti on May 18. In homage to the country's independence from France, the red and blue flag was ...