WHETHER YOU ARE HAITIAN OR NOT, YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN THIS GROUP.   This group is part of a larger, merged network consisting of two formerly distinct groups with similar goals membership composition: the Haitian Professionals Network, or "HPN", and Nouvel Lakay, or "NL". Together, we are a group of people in the New York City and neighboring New Jersey areas who are of Haitian origin and/or simply love all things related Haiti. We strive to bring people together for a variety of events that …

Ann Pale Kreyol is about connecting with the Haitian part of yourself, attending cultural events with a Haitian theme, mingling with other Haitians/Haitian-Americans, speaking Kreyol at various events, volunteering and more. We all commit to being respectful of other members and open and receptive to people at various levels of their Haitian cultural awareness and Kreyol speaking ability. My hope is that through participation in this group we help each other to honor the language and improve our …