A HUGE loss for Haiti: The death of Franketienne, a giant of Haitian literature & art. Thanks to @danicacoto.bsky.social & @apnews.com for covering this in English. RIP Franck Étienne!
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Dánica Coto
He was born Jean-Pierre Basilic Dantor Franck Étienne d’Argent (more on his name below).
He became known simply as Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important writers and artists.
Thousands are mourning his death.
apnews.com/article/hait...
He became known simply as Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important writers and artists.
Thousands are mourning his death.
apnews.com/article/hait...
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