About this Event
We have planned a unique in-person experience with the right shot of empowerment, inspiration, learning, Haitian cultural elements, and rejuvenation that will have you feeling ready to take action in your professional, personal, and your life-purpose work.
Come make authentic and lasting connections with Haitian Ladies changemakers, activists, artists, entrepreneurs, and students. As a thank you, we also have made in Haiti gift bags with goodies on top of all the amazing programming (see below).
FRIDAY OCTOBER 8th from 7 to 9:30PM at E Street Cinema
Private movie screening of Freda by Gessica Geneus, a 2021 Cannes Film Festival selection that tells the story of Freda and her family life in Port-au-Prince (IN-PERSON ONLY)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9th- all day at Darcy Hotel
Morning Interactive Wellness to reset our minds and bodies, and to set a peaceful, determined intention for the day (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Welcome Lunch at 12pm
SYMPOSIUM starting at 1pm until 5pm (IN-PERSON/LIMITED ON-LINE)
**NEW**Owning our Political Power: A masterclass on how we build, harness, and leverage political power led Karen Andre
**NEW** Immigration 101 - Journey to the US border: Understand the history of immigration policies affecting Haiti and places for advocacy
**NEW**A report on the US Border Crisis: by Guerline Jozef of Haitian Bridge Alliance
Engaging with Haiti: Stories from the Ground: What is Haiti like today? Hear personal stories from Haitians in Haiti on their daily experiences of post-earthquake life, political instability and returning deportees with original reporting from Chokarella and AyiboPost
Pasaj: Solo dance and text by Linda I.Francois, Xpression Ayiti
Tout Se Pa, Haitian dance and sound experience led by Riva Nyri Precil and Linda Francois
SUNDAY OCTOBER 10th at Darcy Hotel
Morning Interactive Wellness (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Brunch (IN-PERSON/LIMITED ON-LINE) - 12pm-3pm
Advocacy and engagement in your community (IN-PERSON ONLY)
Special moment with Veteran Grammy-nominated Songwriter and R&B Singer, Stacy Barthe
Rara Tou Limen Ritual theater performance (RECORDING)
Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator, Washington Week & White House Correspondent, PBS NewsHour will bring remarks.
COVID PROTOCOLS
In-person capacity has been limited to adhere to strict COVID protocols. To attend in person you must be vaccinated. Masks will be required indoors, per local ordinance.
LODGING
The weekend hotel is The Darcy, 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC 20005
Special rate: $189/night. Reserve a room at the special Haitian Ladies Weekend rate at the link posted Haitian Ladies Weekend website page: www.haitianladies.org
VIRTUAL
Join our limited on-line programming on Haitian Ladies Facebook and YouTube. Register on Eventbrite to get updates.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Washington, DC, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 250.00