Haitian Diaspora Leadership Summit (HDLS). Manaus, Brazil, from July 10 to 13, 2025.

Haitian Diaspora Leadership Summit (HDLS)—a three-day global conference dedicated to uniting leaders from Haitian communities around the world. This important gathering will take place in Manaus, Brazil, from July 10 to 13, 2025.            The Summit’s primary goal is to foster meaningful dialogue, share insights, and identify common priorities across the diverse regions that host members of the Haitian diaspora. At the center of this effort is the creation of a Board of Representatives of the Haitian Diaspora—a formal body that will serve as a unified voice for our global community. This board will engage with national and international institutions to address critical issues, advocate for Haitian interests, and contribute to shaping a brighter future for generations to come.  Haitians around the world have shown remarkable resilience, determination, and leadership. From the Americas to Europe, Africa, and Asia, members of the diaspora play a vital role in advancing Haiti's economic, social, and cultural life while making meaningful contributions in their host countries.    Despite its strength and influence, the Haitian diaspora continues to face challenges that limit its collective impact. The HDLS aims to confront these challenges by creating a coordinated and representative international structure that amplifies the voice and agency of Haitians at home and abroad. Through this united effort, we can accelerate Haiti’s development and build a legacy that honors our shared heritage.    To ensure a transparent, inclusive, and participatory process, we will host five online pre-summit roundtables every Sunday in June, starting June 1 st. These sessions will provide an opportunity to shape the summit agenda and lay the groundwork for establishing the Board of Representatives.    In recognition of your leadership and your continued dedication to Haitian communities worldwide, we would be honored by your participation. Your presence at the Summit will be a powerful statement of unity, vision, and commitment to the future of Haiti and its diaspora.    Thank you in advance for your consideration.    To learn more about the Summit and to register, please visit www.hdlsummit.org.    We look forward to welcoming you to Manaus this July.    Sincerely,      The HDLS Planning Committee     REGISTER NOW

 

Community Imperative: AI’s Impact on the Racial Wealth Gap June 2025

 Professor Pappoe Awarded Grant to Explore AI’s Impact on the Racial Wealth Gap

Professor Yvette Pappoe has been awarded a research grant by the Center for Civil Rights & Technology’s Leadership Conference Education Fund to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is both exacerbating and potentially mitigating the racial wealth gap. In collaboration with Professor Nadiyah Humber (University of Connecticut School of Law), the project will examine the role of AI across two critical systems: 

       housing and employment. Specifically, the research will analyze how AI is being deployed in tenant screening, mortgage underwriting, and home appraisals, as well as in hiring, job displacement, and the deskilling or upskilling of labor. With credit and financial inclusion as a cross-cutting theme, the study aims to illuminate how AI systems can either reinforce or disrupt structural barriers to wealth for communities of color.