Ruth Jean-Marie

A philanthropist, strategist, and writer, Ruth is a Brooklyn native and daughter of Haitian immigrants. She is developing a coffee table book about the rich tapestry of Haitian narratives. Ruth is a Forbes Lister and an AMEX Founder of Change.

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To Be Haitian Is to Be in a Permanent State of Anxiety

by Ruth Jean-Marie in Features Sep 15, 2026 — 5 min read

In the exact way that the U.S. government has attempted to bore a hole in the souls of Haitians, we have had to be perfect to be wanted or gain citizenship or have fair news coverage. And, even then, being perfect has not been good enough.

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