We build bridges where others have built barriers
In Cultured Company is a leadership development organization committed to ending legacies of conflict between Haitians and Dominicans and to building racial, social and economic justice in the island of Hispaniola/Ayiti and its diaspora.
THE ISSUE
For generations, Dominicans have been trained to unsee, abuse and fear Haitians.
In Haiti, national elites and the members of the imperialist CORE group have abused the nation and its population. In particular, after the 2004 coup against then-President Jean Bertrand Aristide, these entities have created a cycle of political instability, corruption and structural violence, keeping most Haitians living in financial misery, deep insecurity and instability.
In the diaspora, disinformation spreads rapidly and distorts our history, weaponizing fear against our communities. Historical trauma has reshaped our relationships to each other. This undermines solidarity and movement building.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2018, In Cultured Company is a leadership development organization committed to building social justice, racial equity and a lasting peace between Dominicans and Haitians. We hold a vision for a sacred and interconnected island that is healed through love, liberation and belonging. Our mission is to train a generation of Dominican and Haitian leaders with the knowledge and skills to advocate for justice, peace, wholeness and healing for our communities. We give Dominicans and Haitians a space to learn, dream and build together by focusing on three key areas: Education, Healing and Civic Action.
Decolonizing Knowledge Workshop
In Cultured Company engages participants in a unique understanding of how historical narratives have promoted identities and worldviews shaped by conflict. Facilitators convene communities with historic tensions together to help the participants deconstruct historical myths, propaganda, and historical traumas, guiding the dialog process between the two groups. The goal is to understand differences, hold space to learn about each others common experiences, and reimagine a shared future without conflict.
Sawubona Haitian Healing Circles
Our online healing circles hold space for Haitian community impacted by anti-Haitian rhetoric and the unfolding security crisis in Haiti. These virtual circles leverage the Association of Black Psychologists’ Sawubona Healing Circle model to leverage Haitian culture and wisdom for community healing.
CONSULTING AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Our racial justice consulting and speaking offerings are tailored to helping organizations develop strategies to address systemic anti-Haitianism and anti-Blackness among Spanish-speaking Latinx populations. Long-term consulting services typically include anti-racism training and leadership coaching, all aimed at identifying biases, building a more inclusive culture, and implementing sustainable solutions for long-term change. Shorter term speaking engagements are available upon request.
Online Political Education & Training
Peace is a deliberate act that requires constant education and ongoing action. We use our social media presence as an entry point into critically rethinking Dominican and Haitian relations. Our online political education series trains participant how to build empathy, share power, and work within their own community to commit to the enduring work of achieving social justice and making peace.
Want to join our community?
