Liliane Pierre-Paul (16 June 1953 – 31 July 2023) was a Haitian journalist, activist, radio broadcaster, and radio station founder. She broadcast in Haitian Creole, which she described as the people's language. Pierre-Paul received a Courage in Journalism Award in 1990 from the International Women's Media Foundation.[1] She also received le prix Roc Cadet de SOS Liberte in 2014.[2][3]
Musician and former President of Haiti Michel Martelly sang a carnival méringue song entitled "Bal Bannann nan" (Give Her the Banana), mocking Paul.[4] She appears in the film Moloch Tropical. Her husband Anthony Barbier was appointed general secretary of the National Palace by Provisional President Jocelerme Privert.[5]
Pierre-Paul died on 31 July 2023, at the age of 70.[6][7]
