"There is a frustration too, that at moments when there's not a coup, when there are not people in the streets, that the country disappears from people's consciousness"
- Edwidge Danticat
About this Quote
This quote by Edwidge Danticat speaks to the absence of attention offered to Haiti and its individuals when there is not a crisis or a coup. It is a reminder that Haiti is a nation with a rich history and culture, and its individuals deserve to be seen and heard even when there is not a significant occasion happening. Danticat is revealing her aggravation that Haiti is often forgotten and overlooked when there is not a significant occasion taking place. She is highlighting the value of acknowledging Haiti and its individuals even when there is not a crisis or a coup. This quote is a call to action to pay attention to Haiti and its people, and to acknowledge their struggles and successes even when there is not a significant event happening.
This quote is written / told by Edwidge Danticat somewhere between January 19, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Author from Haiti.
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