05/21/2026
Last week, we sat with Radio Bonne Nouvelle, a Haitian radio station reaching approximately 5,000 Haitian listeners in the community of Long Branch/Asbury Park New Jersey.
Usually the radio host would have listeners call in to ask questions but because of the nature of the topic, he knew no one would call in and he was right. So we prepared ahead of time questions we knew listeners would ask if they weren’t afraid.
Questions that helped define domestic violence, red flags in relationships, its impact on women, kids and community, why people are afraid to speak up and get out, what makes it hard to leave violent relationships and how leaders, friends and family can support victims.
Needless to say we had a great conversation. We pray these seeds planted will help create safety in the family. Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn and change the system of silence especially when there’s violence.
Thank you Mercy Center of NJ for sponsoring this outreach and supporting Haitian communities in NJ.