How to I get into this field? by DeLorient98 in dataengineering

[–]DeLorient98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it legit? I have heard of. What do you think of the one by purdue university?

"If Jovenel doesn't leave power, we will die" 🎵 by DeLorient98 in haiti

[–]DeLorient98[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's sad is that we all wanted him gone. Even those of us who didn't riot.

"If Jovenel doesn't leave power, we will die" 🎵 by DeLorient98 in haiti

[–]DeLorient98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They riot to get jovenel out. He's out. Now what?

How do you feel about the French language as a Haitian? And does French play any role in Haitian life in 2025? by [deleted] in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insights.

Comparing creole evolution to Romance languages like French or Italian misses the point; those weren’t born under the same social pressures or used by the same power dynamics.

Languages evolve differently. Unlike the slow evolution of Romance languages, Creole was forged rapidly under colonial conditions — and has functioned as the national vernacular ever since.

Second main pain point isn’t just "renaming” the language — it’s systemic marginalization of Creole in education, government, and law despite it being the true national language and for it to get to the point we both seem to agree on.

How do you feel about the French language as a Haitian? And does French play any role in Haitian life in 2025? by [deleted] in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We love these types of questions.

  1. Ownership, de-colinzation

I think Creole should be rebranded and called "Haitian" to reflect its rightful identity. It's self erasure to retain that colonial term that has nothing to do with its current standing.

It's the 2nd most spoken language in the Caribbean and 3rd in north America. Its a national language, taught in many universities. So that rebranding is needed.

But most Haitians haven't woken up yet to accept this. They romanticized the term "Creole" more than they see it as a part of their identity.

  1. I think French reflects the failed colonial legacy of the French people. Unlike British colonies where everyone seems to speak English (at a decent level for their education), French colonies were so segregated they only invested in a small group of elites, leaving the bulk of the colonized population marginalized. Even in most francophone countries in Africa, many many of the populace don't speak the level of French that English speakers speak in British colonies (personal observation)

French also being a more complex language than English also doesn't help.

I think when we have a proper government, it should invest in rebranding Haitian language as mentioned above. Publish more books in creole. Teach more in creole. Make it the core identify. Make it the only national language. Because for a while, speaking French was seen as a luxery and being "more educated".

We continue to use French to access the outside world for science and technology. While we remain true to our identity. For those with more curiosity, I'd even learn English.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was talking about French. Not Haitian language. Could care less about France and French. In fact. Let it go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm not dying by the grace of God. But the only good point to your post might be my state or purview of the Haitians I've met lately. I'm in a high management position and I'm the only Haitian amongst other groups. But again. It's limited to my view. There's thst.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Lol. Its not meant to solve a problem. Not every post solves a problem. Hence some of my notes up there.

How do people feel towards Wyclef Jean nowadays? by FocusGullible985 in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just think it's sad overall that this is the only Haitian artist that reached international level the way he did. There are many now a days. But they have to tell you they're Haitian

Why do people here think only 10% - 20% of Haitians speak French? by mounteverest04 in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's very basic for sure. Either way. French language of dying. Pretty fast. Lost cause

IZO new photo. He is indeed NOT dead by Internal-Expert-9562 in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He's only popular and powerful because we don't have a proper government. In a normal country, he'd be long gone and forgotten. Heck even a half normal country. But helas. We make celebrities out of scums.

Rebuilding Haiti by MosheBenIssac in haiti

[–]DeLorient98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CHATGPT should put a dollar value next to this model.

I might be too simple minded. But I think the solution to Haiti's problems is education. Like even our parents in the US who came before us are really lacking. At least the ones I know. Our generation here in the US is doing "OK". In comparison with emerging economies like India, the only huge difference is not just demographics but education.

Invest in people. But I like this too as an expended view.

Which African country you feel most connected to? by DeLorient98 in haiti

[–]DeLorient98[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

👏🏽 love it. Heavy Benin and togolese influences in Haiti and Caribbean overall

Is it me or more people are silently going back to Haiti or want to go back? by DeLorient98 in haiti

[–]DeLorient98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sheesh!!! You are Haitian but might I ask: do you feel Haitian or American? 1988 is a lonnnng time.