Haiti’s Beautiful Soul: Rewriting History with the Haitian Diaspora - Tanisha R Pluviose Ade

Haiti is so much more than what you see on the news. Why does the media consistently portray this beautiful paradise in a negative light, and how can we use modern technology and storytelling to reclaim the narrative?In this moving and thought-provoking episode of the Obehi Podcast, we sit down with Tanisha R. Pluviose-Ade (Tanisha Zade)—a literacy coach, educator, cultural activist, and media professional of Haitian descent.Born in Brooklyn and raised in Haiti, Tanisha offers a profound look into what it means to be a modern cultural ambassador for the diaspora.Discover the rich history behind the upcoming musical production "Belnam" (Haiti’s Beautiful Soul), a theatrical journey tracing Haitian roots from the indigenous Taino people to the African ancestors who spearheaded the global movement for liberty. Tanisha shares her personal experience navigating culture shock, overcoming the marginalization of the Haitian diaspora in the U.S., and explains why August 15th—the anniversary of the Bwa Kayiman (Bois Caïman) ceremony—remains the sacred spark of the Haitian Revolution.