Upcoming Events

Februrary 23rd, 2008 - Black History Monty- The True story of Che Guevara

May 24th, 2008- Haitian Flag Day party

August 16th, 2008- L'Ajoupa

December 13, 2008- Xmas Party

Haitian History

In 1492 Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain in search for a new route to India. After months of a tumultuous voyage, his quest landed him in a new world and in December 5, 1492 he discovers the island named Ayiti, Kiskeya or Bohio by the various indigenous inhabitants.

Columbus claimed the territories in the name of Spain and called the island Hispaniola.

Soon, the Spaniards realized that they were in the middle of a gold mine, literally. They began the systematic slaughter of the Indians in order to steal their riches, and quickly enslaved the survivors.

Word spread out fast and soon the British and the French followed. read more..

About HNGD
Haitian Network Group of Detroit is a non-profit organization created in July 1998 with the intent to promote Haitian culture and provide an environment for Haitian and freinds to network. The group has an elected a board comprised of a president, vice-president, treasurer and secreatry. The general meetings are regularly held on a monthly basis. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Haiti, Detroit and its people.

Contribution to the community

Every year, the Haitian Network Group of Detroit recognizes those who made the greates impact on our community. Whether it is here in Detroit or abroad or whether they are Haitians or not we take the time once a year to acknowledge them and say thanks. We also nuture our youth and promote the value of education through our yearly scholarship fund. We understand the issues that set us apart but we value the common goals that bring us together: Our children, their future, our future, a sense of fairness and equality, and the hope of a better tomorrow for all. Check our gallery for the 2006 Award Banquet.

Why Producer says that Carimi is the HMI band that deserves the most money for a CD.

An HMI producer from one of the top labels on the market told Kompa Magazine that he feels that CARIMI is the band that deserves the most money when it come to a CD. Find out why he said that and see if our KM Members agree or not.

Here is the link for the article