Haitian community celebrates Duckens Nazon at ‘A Night for Haiti’ in Brooklyn

Haitian leaders and supporters gathered in Brooklyn to celebrate soccer star Duckens Nazon and Haiti’s global presence ahead of the World Cup. The post Haitian community celebrates Duckens Nazon at ‘A Night for Haiti’ in Brooklyn appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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Apr 23, 2026 - 10:02
Haitian community celebrates Duckens Nazon at ‘A Night for Haiti’ in Brooklyn
Duckens Nazon smiles as he greets attendees during “A Night for Haiti” at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts  April 13, 2026. Supporters gathered to celebrate the Haitian national team forward ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times

Haitian American leaders, cultural figures and elected officials gathered at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts on April 13 for “A Night for Haiti,” an invitation-only reception honoring Haitian national team forward Duckens Nazon ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

The event brought together members of the Haitian Diaspora, media professionals and policymakers for an evening that blended celebration with civic pride. Organizers framed the gathering as both a tribute to Nazon’s athletic achievements and a broader recognition of Haiti’s cultural influence on the global stage.

Here’s a look at the evening.

Duckens Nazon smiles as he greets attendees during “A Night for Haiti” at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts  April 13, 2026. Supporters gathered to celebrate the Haitian national team forward ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
Duckens Nazon smiles as he greets attendees during “A Night for Haiti” at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts  April 13, 2026. Supporters gathered to celebrate the Haitian national team forward ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
Attendees wearing Haitian flag scarves and formal attire converse during the reception at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, where cultural leaders and elected officials gathered for the private event. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
Attendees wearing Haitian flag scarves and formal attire converse during the reception at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, where cultural leaders and elected officials gathered for the private event. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
A supporter raises a Haitian flag scarf during the celebration, reflecting national pride throughout the evening’s program in Brooklyn. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
A supporter raises a Haitian flag scarf during the celebration, reflecting national pride throughout the evening’s program in Brooklyn. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
Duckens Nazon poses with Harry Ceant, Haitian Consul General of New York (left), and a trophy during the event, marking a celebratory moment ahead of Haiti’s appearance on the global stage. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
Duckens Nazon poses with Harry Ceant, Haitian Consul General of New York (left), and a trophy during the event, marking a celebratory moment ahead of Haiti’s appearance on the global stage. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte / The Haitian Times
Brooklyn Councilwoman Farah Louis addresses attendees during formal remarks, flanked by community leaders wearing Haitian flag scarves, as Duckens Nazon stands to the side during the program in Brooklyn. Photo by Bill Farrington / The Haitian Times
Brooklyn Councilwoman Farah Louis addresses attendees during formal remarks, flanked by community leaders wearing Haitian flag scarves, as Duckens Nazon stands to the side during the program in Brooklyn. Photo by Bill Farrington / The Haitian Times

Duckens Nazon signs a Haitian flag for attendees as a crowd gathers around him during the reception, highlighting strong community support at the event. Photo by Bill Farrington / The Haitian Times
Duckens Nazon signs a Haitian flag for attendees as a crowd gathers around him during the reception, highlighting strong community support at the event. Photo by Bill Farrington / The Haitian Times


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