Who was Toussaint L'Ouverture, the namesake behind Boston's new Haitian cultural center? theworld.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theworld.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
With its groundbreaking set for May 20, the new center plans to serve the city's robust Haitian community and those curious about the country's vibrant heritage.
Starting in January, Joelle Gamere, director of the Toussaint L’Ouverture Academy at Mattahunt Elementary School, will lead the department, known formerly as the Office of English Learners.
Blue Hill Avenue will be fluttering with the familiar red and blue flag of Haiti this Sunday (May 21) as the 21st annual Haitian American United (HAU) Unity Parade, featuring floats from the Haitian Consulate, Haitian businesses, churches, and other organizations, marches from Mattapan Square to Talbot Avenue and Harambee Park to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian