Stuck on The Euphemism Treadmill
Publishing note: This article is an adaptation of the instructional Haitian Creole video on Zoom meetings (available with English subtitles) found above. Hope you find it helpful!
Medical Interpreting: A Plus or a Must?
Whether you're a Healthcare Provider or a Patient, the process of Medical Interpreting can be...murky, to say the least. These questions will help shed some much needed light.
Kyiv Not Kiev: About A Hashtag
In the past several weeks the eyes and ears of the world have turned towards Eastern Europe. Shocking and horrific images have flooded out of Ukraine. Many feel helpless, but [...]
Visiting the Doctor: 3 Simple Questions
In this article (and accompanying video), we look at a few simple questions that can make visiting the Doctor's office go much smoother for all involved.
Zoom Meetings: Basics of connecting
Publishing note: This article is an adaptation of the instructional Haitian Creole video on Zoom meetings (available with English subtitles) found above. Hope you find it helpful!
What is a Deposition? (Haitian Creole Resource)
This article is an English adaptation of our Haitian Creole informational video. The purpose of the video is to help members of the Haitian-American community understand the ins and outs of legal depositions.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Pronouncing the MVP
Given the international background of many of the players, one of the most constant reminders of the leagues linguistic diversity is the variety of exotic names that have become household names. But among the Frank Ntilikinas, Zydrunas Ilgauskases and Nemanja Bjelicas, one name stands apart. One name strikes fear in the heart of announcers. The Alphabet Man himself: Giannis Antetokoumpo.
5 Weird Things About Haitian Creole
Creole is often characterized by its simplicity. And its certainly true, from the lack of verb conjugations to the lack of grammatical gender (kinda), in many ways it is less complex than languages English-speakers are familiar with. But there are some ways that Creole has gotten more complex, more complicated, and weirder.
Call to Suspend US Deportations as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
Human Rights watch has stated that the United States government should put a moratorium on deportations amid global pandemic. Deportations policy had previously been relatively uninterrupted. Read how plans will proceed, moving forward.
US Deported Thousands Amid COVID-19 Outbreak. Some Proved to Be Sick.
The U.S. is continuing deportation flights, prompting complaints that some migrants are infected with the coronavirus when they arrive in their home countries.