(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream) attended the 17th annual National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON) leadership summit, held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 in Washington, D.C.
NHAEON is a 501(c)(3) and a nonpartisan coalition that engages in the education, empowerment, and political process to amplify the voice of the Haitian American community. NHAEON has 170 elected and appointed officials - including 77 current officials, 70 former officials, and 23 judicial members – who represent millions of constituents across 22 states and the District of Columbia and advocate for domestic policies, legislation and issues impacting Haitian Americans. With his 2011 electoral victory, Legislator Solages became the first Haitian American to serve in the Nassau County Legislature.
In 2025, Legislator Solages was named NHAEON Member of the Year after making international news by leading Haitian Americans and allies in protesting then-Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum rally and denouncing his racist, false attacks upon Haitians.
The conference comes at a critical time for the Haitian diaspora, as the Trump administration is expected to follow through with plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants. However, a court stay postponed its implementation beyond the expected Feb. 3 cutoff.
“My heart and prayers are with our Haitian brothers and sisters facing so much uncertainty,” Legislator Solages said. “You are not alone. I’m here to offer guidance, resources, and support to help you understand your options and prepare for what comes next. Now more than ever, I am deeply thankful for NHAEON’s relentless advocacy and unwavering commitment to justice. Let us continue to pray for protection, unity, and justice for the Haitian community everywhere.”
PHOTO CREDITS – Office of Legislator Carrié Solages