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NYIHA MEDIA is saddened by the passing of Dominican-Haitian activist Sonia Pierre, following a heart failure in Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic on December 4, 2011. Sonia, your contributions to human rights in DR will not be forgotten. In Sonia's honor, we are dedicating 2 days of film screening at Fordham University.

GSSS -Westchester Campus and Haiti Initiative invites you to the film screening of Human Rights in Quisqueya and Human Rights in Haiti this Tuesday December 13th, 6:30-9:30pm in ROOM G12 400 Westchester Avenue, West Harrison, NY 10604.

Suggested donation: $3. All proceeds will to the Clean Stove Project, Haiti Initiative.

Sonia Pierre

NYIHA TV features La Toma, a documentary by Colombian filmmaker Paola Mendoza. This video relates attempts by local landowners in conjunction with local military groups to displace long-standing Afro-Colombian communities.

Since August 24 2011, NYIHA MEDIA has its own YouTube channel

found at: http://www.youtube.com/user/NYIHA1. We built this channel to grow our video network and provide you with a glimpse into world cinema. Browse our VIDEOS and follow us on YouTube.

Presentation of Lecture by Dr. Steeve Coupeau entitled "Global Culture, Immigration and Human Rights" on 12 April 2011 at Pocantico Conference Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund at part of the 2011 Diaspora Media Seminar organized by The Center for Media & Peace Initiative.

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	NYIHA MEDIA is planning a field service and learning delegation with students from 2 New York City-based colleges to the border between Haiti and Dominican Republic in 2011. To learn more and reserve a seat, feel free to contact us.

	The Caribbean Student Association of the New York Institute of Technology sponsored a screening of Multicultural Education and a conversation with Dr. Steeve Coupeau on 18 November 2010. The event highlighted the need for student involvement, learning and service opportunities abroad. One member of our Board of Directors, Dr. Steeve Coupeau participated from 21 to 25 June 2010 in Cardisis 3, an international meeting to serve human networks using the means offered by Information and Communication Technologies.

	NYIHA MEDIA presented the explosive film La Milagrosa (The Miraculous) at Maysles Cinema on July 30, 2010. Directed by Rafael Lara. Colombia - Mexico. 2008. 35mm. Fiction. 105 minutes. The screening was followed by a timely and dynamic dialogue with Javier Guzman, in support of peace building, generating awareness, and impacting American foreign policy towards Colombia.

	“Procesos de Integración y Construcción de la Identidad de la Población Dominicana de Ascendencia Haitiana de Segunda y Tercera Generación." Un informe de Tahira Vargas, coordinado por Ana Coronado y Gloria Amézquita. Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana, 2010.

Multicultural Review says about The History of Haiti reviewed with The History of Vietnam

Quick and valuable reference material, such as a timeline of historical events and a synopsis of notable people in the country's history, is available in the featured volumes. In addition, a brief glossary, a bibliographic essay, and an index end each book.

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	On Friday July 30, 2010, NYIHA MEDIA presented La Milagrosa (The Miraculous) at Maysles Cinema. Directed by Rafael Lara. Colombia - Mexico. 2008. 35mm. Fiction. 105 minutes. The film reflects valuable production achievements including Hollywood type action-packed sequences, explosions and special effects. This is an intense film with characters on the edge, turning to religion as they face life or death situations. The screening will be followed by post-film discussion of humanitarian issues in Colombia.

	The segments of news reporting seem fairly objective in covering the story as many different perspectives from inside the Dominican Republic are shown… "Human Rights in Quisqueya" is a film that could scare you into doing something... or nothing. Bruno Gaston. Film Review: Human Rights in Quisqueya. Redding News Review (May 3, 2010).

	In April 2010, NYIHA MEDIA released Multicultural Education. This film explores practice of cultural diversity in daily life of multicultural cities in the South, receiving diverse waves of international migrants. Publisher: NYIHA MEDIA. NYIHA MEDIA \| SJRM\|EntreCultural. Narrative and interviews in Spanish with English subtitles. Length: 12 minutes.

	On Thursday April 1, 2010 NYIHA MEDIA organized a screening of Human Rights in Haiti at Maysles Cinema. The screening was followed by post-film discussion of humanitarian efforts in Haiti.

	An Earthquake Relief Benefit at the Latino Commission on AIDS featured a public screening of Human Rights in Haiti by Isabelle Abric and Simone Guidi di Bagno (1999) on January 21, 2010. The screening was followed by post-film discussion of humanitarian efforts in Haiti.

Multicultural Review says about The History of Haiti reviewed with The History of Vietnam

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1 DECEMBER 2009

NEWSLETTER #10

NYIHA (pronounced naya) is an African word for border. It reflects our mission to defend the human right of migrants crossing borders in search of a better life. We promote tolerance and new citizen education to maximize inclusion in United States, Dominican Republic and Central America.

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On November 5, 2009 we launched NYIHA TV, where to watch latest development in international news. To access NYIHA TV, simply click Visit Site icon.

On October 10, 2009, Broward County Library presents the South Florida Premiere of “Human Rights In Quisqueya,” and "A Taste of Haiti" Celebration. Dr. Steeve Coupeau, President of the NYIHA MEDIA, conducted a discussion following the film.

NYIHA MEDIA endorsed the Racial Profiling: Face the Truth Campaign. In October 2009, we joined 220 local and national organizations in signing on to letter to Senator Schumer that outlines a list of principles necessary to protect Constitutional and human rights when enforcing immigration laws in the nation’s interior and at the border.

NYIHA MEDIA organized a screening of 2 human rights films, The Sugar Babies: The Plight of the Children of Agricultural Workers in the Sugar Industry of the Dominican Republic" [USA 2007] by award-winning filmmaker Amy Serrano and Human Rights in Quisqueya by NYIHA MEDIA on Friday July 10, 2009 at Maysles Cinema in Harlem, New York.

Amy Serrano

NYIHA MEDIA condemns in the strongest terms possible the usurpation of power in Honduras by the de facto regime of Roberto Micheletti after the forcible removal of democratically elected President Manuel Zelaya on June 28, 2009. Crimes, like this, inflicted upon unarmed civilians should not go unpublished.

Mel Zelaya

NYIHA Media hosted a public screening of YOUSSOU N'DOUR: I BRING WHAT I LOVE at The Paris Theatre on June 24, 2009. Dr. Steeve Coupeau introduced the organization and the film and joined Director Chai Vasarhelyi after the 7:00pm show for Q&A. Paris Theatre is located at 4 West 58th Street (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York, NY 10019

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		NYIHA MEDIA advocates for diversity and tolerance in the United States, Dominican Republic and Central America. We offer international and cross-cultural perspectives on links between diaspora and human rights – expressed through media arts, film and music.
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	You are invited to the screening of 2 human rights films, Sugar Babies by Amy Serrano and Human Rights in Quisqueya by NYIHA MEDIA on Friday July 10, 2009 at 7pm at Maysles Cinema. Filmmakers Amy Serrano and Dr. Steeve Coupeau have been invited to participate in the Q & A after the screenings. Maysles Cinema is located at 343 Lenox Avenue at 127th Street in Manhattan, USA. The cinema is accessible through 2,3, 4,5,6, A,B,C,D to 125th street. Please RSVP to scoupo@gmail.com

	Steeve Coupeau. “Ethnicity and Exclusion in the Dominican Republic” Humanus: The New York University Journal of Human Rights, Volume 8, Issue 1, spring 2009.

	Steeve Coupeau. “La Revolución Haitíana y su Política Exterior” in Haití: Revolución y Emancipación, Editores Rina Cáceres y Paul Lovejoy. (Costa Rica: Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica 2008) pp. 45-50.

	Maureen Lynch. Futures Denied: Statelessness among Infants, Children and Youth. Washington, D.C.: Refugees International Inc.

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	NYIHA MEDIA Released its Position on the Decapitation of José Nérilus.

	GALDE sponsored a screening of The Challenge of Coexistence / El Desafio de la Convivencia on March 12, 2009 at Doña Carmen Bakery 4476 Broadway @ 192 street in Washington Heights, New York. Dr. Steeve Coupeau responded to questions from viewers after the screening.

	As part of the celebration of the month of the mother country, Quisqueya, Luis Alvarez-Lopez, the Dominican Commissioner of Culture in the United States and Cultural Wednesday sponsored the panel "The Dominican-Haitian Problematic" on Saturday February 21, 2009. Antonio Méndez presented: "Current Dominican-Haitian Affairs and Possible Solution". Professor Apolinar Matos spoke on the geopolitical context of Dominican-Haitian Relations. Dr. Steeve Coupeau spoke on Ethnicity and Exclusion in the Americas; and Diogenes Abréu read his text: "Without haitianidad there is no dominicanidad". Professor John C. Sheppard, Director of the New York Office of Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo moderated the panel.

	The Challenge of Co-Existence was officially selected for screening at Maysles Cinema, a prominent movie venue in Harlem, New York. The documentary was screened to a full theater on 12 January 2009.

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1 DECEMBER 2008

NEWSLETTER #8

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NYIHA MEDIA advocates for diversity and tolerance in the United States, Dominican Republic and Central America. We offer international and cross-cultural perspectives on links between diaspora and human rights – expressed through media arts, film and music.

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	The reviews are in and they rave about our ground breaking book. Discover what makes "The History of Haiti" so unique!

	Maureen Lynch. Futures Denied: Statelessness among Infants, Children and Youth. Washington, D.C.: Refugees International, Inc.

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	“Country Profile for Costa Rica” in Caribbean Encyclopedia John Garrigus, Ed., New York: Facts on File. (Forthcoming)

	On friday October 10, 2008, the Global Information Network organized a special screening of the Paul Newman-narrated film The Price of Sugar, with guest appearance of Marie Yolene Gilles of the Haiti-based Reseau National de Defense des Droits Humains and Dr. Steeve Coupeau, author of the History of Haiti.

	NYIHA MEDIA conducted outreach for relief for the hundreds of thousands of people in Haiti affected by hurricanes Gustav, Hanna, and Ike. We also urged our readers and list members to support the bill HR6520, introduced in the 110th Congress and 2D Session, which aims to increase global stability and security for the United States and the International Community by reducing the number of individuals who are de jure or de facto stateless and at risk of being trafficked.

	WRFG-FM radio host Jenero conducted an Interview with Dr. Steeve Coupeau on Haiti's contributions to liberation in Latin America in the 19th Century on Monday 25 June 2008. The interview was edited by Bruno Gaston.

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NEWSLETTER #7

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The reviews are in and they rave about our groundbreaking book. Discover what makes "The History of Haiti" so unique!

“Country Profile for Costa Rica” in Caribbean Encyclopedia, John Garrigus, Ed.,

New York: Facts on File. (Forthcoming)

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	Screening of "Human Rights in Quisqueya" and book signing of "The History of Haiti" at the Ferguson Library South End Branch, in Connecticut on May 17, 2008.
	Professional Development Award for script development from Columbia University / Harlem Arts Alliance.
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau delivered the keynote address at the First Annual Banquet of the Connecticut Haitian Voice, which took place at Continental Manor in Norwalk, Connecticut. A distinguished list of artists and writers contributed to live Entertainment inlcuding Connecticut's Ambassador of the National Anthem, Mezzo-soprano Wendy Gerbier; Classical Guitarist Marc Mathelier; Saxophonist Jacques “Doudou” Chancy and Award Winning Poet Jeanie Bogart.

	The NYU Multi-Racial Law Students Association sponsored a screening of "Human Rights of Quisqueya" and lively discussion as part of the "Week of Action at New York University" on May 2, 2008 .

	As part of the Faculty / Graduate Student of Color Dinner Series, Dr. Steeve Coupeau delivered the lecture entitled "Ethnicity and Exclusion in the Americas" on March 6, 2008. The event, which took placed at the Kimmel Center, was organized by the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs and co-sponsored the Office of Student Affairs at NYU.
	On December 19, 2007, NYIHA MEDIA collaborated with the Museum of the Moving Image to realize a memorable evening with conversations with legendary independent filmmaker John Sayles about his new film, Honeydripper and Danny Glover about his illustrious career. The evening ended with a special performance by blues musician Gary Clark Jr. at The Times Center in Manhattan, New York.
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau delivered the Opening Remarks at the Third Annual Celebration of Community Leadership of the Central American Black Organization known in Spanish as Organizacion Negra de Centroamerica. This well-attended event took place on December 7, 2007 at the St. Augustine’s Church in Bronx, New York.

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NEWSLETTER #6

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	NYIHA Media and La Terraza co-sponsored a successful screening of Human Rights in Quisqueya and The Price of Sugar on November 11th at La Terraza in Jackson Heights, Queens.
	An interview with Dr. Steeve Coupeau on Afro-Latino affairs aired Monday 15 October 2007 on the Tambor, a show on radio station WRFG-FM Atlanta, Georgia. The interview was conducted by Bruno Gaston with commentaries from radio host Jenero.
	Forthcoming publication by Dr. Steeve Coupeau. “Country Profile for Costa Rica” in Caribbean Encyclopedia John Garrigus, Ed., New York: Facts on File.
	NYIHA Media presented Human Rights in Quisqueya at the soiree sponsored by GALDE on July 25, 2007 as part of The Bohemian Night Series. The event took place at No Parking, a chic venue in Washington Heights, New York.
	Manhattan Neighborhood Network organized a screening of "Human Rights In Quisqueya" and panel discussion with Dr. Steeve Coupeau (Filmmaker), and Raquel Batista, Executive Director, Northern Manhattan Immigrant Rights on June 7 2007 in Manhattan, New York. The discussion was moderated by Liliam Perez, District Office Director for Deputy Minority Leader in the New York State Senate, the Honorable Eric T. Schneiderman.

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NEWSLETTER #5

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	MEDIA MEDIA and Libreria Caliope organized a successful screening of the documentary Human Rights in Quisqueya on 31 May 2007 at Libreria Caliope in Washington Heights, New York City.
	The Center for African Education, the Association of Latin American Scholars, and the Office of International Services presented Human Rights in Quisqueya, a film screening and discussion at 306 Rusell Hall (Library) Teachers College, Columbia University on April 6, 2007 with filmmaker Dr. Steeve Coupeau, John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Caroline Bettinger-López, Columbia Law School, Human Rights Institute & Human Rights Clinic; Dr. Monisha Bajaj, Assistant Professor, Teachers College; and Kiran Jayaram, a Ph.D. Student, Teachers College.
	On December 29, 2006, NYIHA MEDIA in collaboration with C.T.M. conducted a toy drive in Washington Heights. In one night, we collected over 210 toys for the children of the bateyes of Dominican Republic. The first suitcase containing 110 toys was delivered to Movimiento de Mujeres Dominico-Haitianas (MUDHA) on 19 March 2007. We express gratitude to all who contributed to our toy drive.
	New Publication by Steeve Coupeau. "Faculty/Staff Notes: Between the Covers" in @John Jay: News and Events of Interest to the College Community, March 14, 2007.
	Adalberto Dominguez. Preocupa en EU situación inmigrantes haitianos (con foto del doctor Steeve Coupeau).Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Viernes 09 de Marzo de 2007, El Nacional, Año XLI, No. 14,660, Page 14.
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau served as a consultant with a major international conference at John Jay College for Criminal Justice February 22-23, 2007 entitled Dominican-Haitian Representation: Migrations, Citizenship and Human Rights. This successful conference attracted some 250 participants over a two-day period from colleges throughout the tri-state area. Other conference organizers were Dr. Luis Alvarez-Lopez and Professor Carolina Gonzalez.
	Espacio de Comunicación Insular. Abogan por Mejores Relaciones entre los Paises: Inauguran en Nueva York conferencia sobre las relaciones dominico-haitianas. Santo Domingo, República Dominicana: http://espacinsular.org (Accedido / Accessed) Viernes 23 de Febrero 2007, Page 1.
	Alterpresse. Haïti / R. Dominicaine : Conférence à New York sur la situation des migrants à l’Est de l’île. Perspectives Vendredi 23 février 2007.
	Steeve coupeau. 2006. “Legacy of the Haitian Slave Revolt” in Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellion Junius P. Rodriguez, Ed., Volume 1: A-N (233-237). Westport, CT: Greenwood Milestone in African American History.

UPCOMING SCREENING OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN QUISQUEYA

Manhattan Neighborhood Network is proud to invite you to "Human Rights In Quisqueya", a film screening and panel discussion with Dr. Steeve Coupeau (Filmmaker), Professor and Consultant, Puerto Rican/Latin American Studies, John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Raquel Batista, Executive Director, Northern Manhattan Immigrant Rights; the Honorable Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, Manhattan Deputy Borough President, Thursday, June 7 2007, 6:00 PM . 8:00 PM. Location: Manhattan Neighborhood Network, (Main Studio), 537 West 59th Street, (Between 10th and 11th Avenues), RSVP to Zenaida: 212. 757. 2670 x319 or zenaida@mnn.org

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1 DECEMBER 2006

NEWSLETTER #4

Dr. Steeve Coupeau
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	NYIHA MEDIA is pleased to have 2 of its writers selected for the first Technology & New Media Institute of the National Black Programming Consortium with support from Corporation for Public Broadcasting and WGBH, Theresa Thanjan and Dr. Steeve Coupeau. As a participant in the first Technology & New Media Institute, Dr. Steeve Coupeau co-produced the Afro-Galactic Postcards. The Postcards, which are messages that have been traveling for light years through the cosmos trying to reach their intended beloved. To view postcards
	Four Boston-based Human Rights groups organized a screening of a Documentary by Dr. Steeve Coupeau on November 8, 2006 including Encuentro Diaspora Afro, Matahari: Eye of the Day, Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Committee, and Red de Mujeres Afro. The documentary screening and human rights dialogue made it to the Boston Globe. Vanessa E. Jones. Encuentro Diaspora Afro. Upcoming Screening of a Documentary by Dr. Steeve Coupeau. Living Arts, the Boston Globe October 30, 2006 Volume 270 Number 122, Page B4.
	NYIHA MEDIA co-signed a paid advertisement on identification documentation and human rights in Dominican Republic, which was published in Listin Diario and Diario Libre on October 10, 2006.
	Eddy Beltre. Haiti ordena investigacion sobre el accidente donde decenas de haitianos resultaron heridos en RD. [online], Dominican Republic: Espacinsular.org. Accessed 27 September 2006
	On August 27, 2006, NYIHA MEDIA in collaboration with C.T.M. Cine Teatro Musica and Teatro Estudio Internacional, Primer Teatro Dominicano in New York Presented A Night of Cinema, T heater and Music at the Times Square Arts Center located at 300 West 43rd Street. We delivered film screenings, theater performance by Dominican performer Lina Beltre and Dominican singer Arelis Figueroa. Dr. Coupeau curated an exhibit of photos by documentary photographer Ingrid Guyon and moderated the Q & A after the film screenings.
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau. (2006). DOCUMENTARY - MEXICO - De Nadie - Film Review on Central American Migration to Mexico to cross the Mexico-United States Border [online], France: Alterinfos.org. Accessed 2 August 2006
	Dr. Coupeau's film review De Nadie - Film Review on Central American Migration to Mexico to cross the Mexico-United States Border was cited in 4 Latin American Publications: (1) Alterinfos; (2) The Digital Revolution; (3) Latin America News Review; and (4) Hispanic Tips.
	On July 28, 2006, NYIHA MEDIA and the World Organization for the Right of People to Health Care co-sponsored A Humanitarian Aid Fundraiser at the Latin Quarter in Manhattan to bring medicine and medical supplies to poor people in the Dominican Republic.
	Karen Juanita Carrillo. "Kicking the Black out of the DR? Haitians in the DR Face race hatred, deportations" New York Amsterdam News Volume 97 and Number 31 (July 27-August 2, 2006): 2.
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau. (2006) HAÏTI - Répression sanglante d’une manifestation protestant contre la mort de 24 migrants en République dominicaine [online], France: Alterinfos.org. Accessed Mardi 17 Janvier 2006

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NEWSLETTER #3

Dr. Steeve Coupeau
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NYIHA MEDIA advocates on behalf of diasporas in the United States, Dominican Republic and Central America. We offer international and cross-cultural perspectives on the links between diaspora and human rights –expressed through media arts, film and music. We publish original contributions, with an emphasis on fostering civic mobilizations through communication to promote diversity and tolerance.

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	NYIHA has joined two major groups focusing on Haitian-Dominican Relations. Dr. Steeve Coupeau now serves on the Coordinating Committee of the Dominican Coalition in Solidarity with the Haitian Community in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Coupeau is also on the Coordinating Committee of the Haitian and Dominican Action Group.
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau. (2006) HAÏTI - Répression sanglante d’une manifestation protestant contre la mort de 24 migrants en République dominicaine [online], France: Alterinfos.org, A Complementary Site of DIAL. Available from: http://www.alterinfos.org/article.php3?id_article=196 (Accessed Mardi 17 Janvier 2006).
	Forthcoming publication of Dr. Steeve Coupeau's “Legacy of the Haitian Slave Revolt” in The Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellion, Junius P. Rodriguez, Ed. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
	NYIHA MEDIA contributor André Fouad received the Second Prize of Haiti-Tribune's "Konkou Kreyol 2005" for his poem entitled "Se Zetwal Ayiti Mwen Vle".
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau delivered the lecture "The Crisis in Hispanola: Which Way Forward" at Hispaniola: Voices of its People Echoing Freedom!!": 1st Annual Haitian-Dominican Open Forum at Columbia University, April 29th, 2006.
	Dr. Steeve Coupeau delivered the keynote address at the launch of Caribbean Week 2006 by the Caribbean Students Association of the City College of New York. The presentation entitled "Assessing Caribbean Contributions to American Culture and Society" focused on the period between 1900 and 2006.

NYIHA WELCOMES NEW WRITERS

NYIHA MEDIA welcomes to its ranks several new contributors . Arts and Culture writer, Ruth Moyse, received a Bachelor of Arts’ degree in journalism from the State University of New York at Purchase. While learning journalism at Purchase College, Ms. Moyse published regularly in two student newspapers. After her May 2005 graduation, she wrote for both the Haitian Times and Caribbean Life in New York City. NYIHA also published an article by Dr. Kumar Mahabir on Caribbean Indian Actors in Cinema. Dominican-American writer, Mark A. Torres, also wrote a column entitled Haitian-Dominican Corner.

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In 2005, NYIHA formally entered the music distribution market by representing Costa Rican singer Sasha Campbell. Sasha's new CD, Soulmate, is an intoxicating fusion of Hip Hop, Jazz and R&B.The CD is available through our website.

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DECEMBER 1, 2005

NEWSLETTER #2

Dr. Steeve Coupeau
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	Forthcoming publication of Dr. Steeve Coupeau's “Legacy of the Haitian Slave Revolt” in The Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellion, Junius P. Rodriguez, Ed. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
	On 15 November 2005, Dr. Steeve Coupeau delivered a paper entitled "Promoting the Culture of Peace in Haiti" following the screening of "Human Rights in Haiti" by producer Isabelle Abric. This event was part of the Columbia Human Rights Film Series, which is a project of the Center for the Study of Human Rights, the Undergraduate Human Rights Program and the Human Rights Institute of Columbia University.
	NYIHA MEDIA has joined Pacific News Service/New America Media.
	As a publisher, Dr. Steeve Coupeau holds membership in the OneWorld Network.
	Articles originally published on NYIHA Media have been reproduced in Wikinews:Workspace.
	NYIHA Advocacy News sponsored a commemorative advertisement in the commemorative booklet published in June 2005 by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture on the occasion of the retirement of NYIHA's legal adviser, Charles Horwitz.

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Racism and racial discrimination are deep-rooted, though not institutionalized, in Guatemala. The situation is characterized by the non-egalitarian development of Ladino population and of indigenous peoples and people of African descent, illustrating the structural and systemic nature of discrimination. Report by Mr. Doudou Diène , Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, United Nations.

PRODUCT REVIEW

In 2005, NYIHA formally entered the music distribution market by representing Costa Rican singer Sasha Campbell. Sasha's new CD, Soulmate, is an intoxicating fusion of Hip Hop, Jazz and R&B.

FROM OUR READERS

Merci pour vos informations et votre remarquable travail. Much Peace.

Carole Alexis, New York

I am happy to hear of the nomination of a Canadian-Haitian woman as General Governor of Canada.

Patrick Leblanc, New York

Your website is very interesting. I am elated that you have taken such an interest in the history of Afro-Costa Ricans and also our current status.

Rogena McGregor-Dillon, New York

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