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Culture amidst conflict: why we should celebrate Haiti's moment of history

Culture amidst conflict: why we should celebrate Haiti's moment of history

Feb 24, 2023
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“Just look at her face!” is the line that Barry Davies might have used. As Haiti’s Melchie Dumornay peeled away to celebrate the goal which took her country to the women’s World Cup for the first time, the midfielder’s expression told a story that some would scarcely believe.

A team ranked 55th in the international standings, battling domestic upheaval w…

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