Caribbean Culture & Community: Port Charlotte’s Caribbean Jerk & Cultural Festival returned after an eight-year break, bringing jerk food, craft vendors, kids’ activities, and reggae star Etana—plus a Haiti-inclusive message from organizers who say music connects neighbors across the region. Haiti Security & Human Rights: The UN reports 613 killed and 375 injured in Port-au-Prince gang fighting between March 6 and July 31, with more than 176 women and girls raped and over 18,000 displaced, including attacks on gatherings and executions tied to accusations of “informing.” Maternal Health Under Fire: MSF resumed 24/7 services at Isaïe Jeanty Maternity Hospital in Cité Soleil after a three-week shutdown caused by intense clashes, as women’s access to care remains fragile. Education Restart in Haiti: Haiti’s school year is set to begin Sept. 7, with new public high schools and nine Higher Technical Education Centers (CESTs) planned to expand training. Haitians in the U.S. at Risk (TPS): A D.C. court lifted the last stay, formally clearing the way for the Trump administration to end TPS for about 350,000 Haitians, triggering fear of detention and deportation and sparking rallies and calls for Congress to extend protections through 2029. Local Impact in the U.S.: Waltham business leaders warn the TPS end could quickly hurt Haitian workers in caregiving and service jobs, while New York’s Haitian community and nurses say hospitals may face staffing shocks. Faith Leaders Speak Up: Florida Catholic bishops urged lawmakers to pass a bill extending Haitian TPS to 2029, citing pastoral concern and the danger of returning to an unsafe homeland. Film & Diaspora Creativity: “Black Zombie,” a Haitian-rooted documentary feature tracing the zombie figure from Haitian spiritual traditions to Hollywood, screens this week at BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, with U.S. release set for Sept. 11.