A young girl's fantastic dream to be a doctor sends her into the middle of political realities of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

This story contains scenes of domestic abuse and gun violence, please take care while listening.

Thank you, MJ Fièvre, for sharing your story with us! You can read more about MJ’s childhood in Haiti in her memoir: “A Sky the Color of Chaos” And she’s working on a book series that uplifts Black women and girls - check out all that and more at badassblackgirl.com

Produced by David Exumé, original story score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot

Music and sound design for opening story by Druuvy 

Season 13 - Episode 47

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