In the 1980s, when people were just beginning to talk about AIDS, there were just a few categories of those who were at high risk: homosexuals, hemophiliacs, heroin addicts, and Haitians. We were the only ones identified by nationality.
Edwidge DanticatI'm happy to be part of this chorus of people who are trying to tell more complex stories about Haiti.
Edwidge DanticatWhole interaction between the storyteller and the listeners had a very powerful influence on me.
Edwidge DanticatBeing a shy child, I always longed for a mask. Even in my adult life, I have glasses, they are my mask.
Edwidge Danticat