Rudy Jules

Segment Synopsis: Discusses Early Life as very much steeped in Haitian food, from a cultural standpoint music being a part of his upbringing

Segment Synopsis: Talks about a different culture and mindset from being Haitian family,

Segment Synopsis: Talks about the extended family network and the contrast of individuality in the African-American community

Segment Synopsis: And family

Partial Transcript: "you're not really from here"

Segment Synopsis: A different sense of morality and handling situations.

Partial Transcript: "It's really where you're born"

Partial Transcript: "I grew up feeling like Simba"

Segment Synopsis: Be a provider, be the rock of your family, being a leader in the family and learning to be that person. The role of the first born son meant that you have to be held to high standard.

Segment Synopsis: House work for women, yard work for men. Coming to understand the gender roles. Talks about the gender roles shaping

Segment Synopsis: Almost became a priest at 15 and then changed

Segment Synopsis: Brings up Haitian stereotypes in representations. Talks about using New Orleans as a reference point

Segment Synopsis: Discusses French based island culture as a part of Haitian sexuality. Brings up Haitian love songs,

Segment Synopsis: Talks about the influence of his dad in the Haitian and culinary communities and his experience as an innovator in the corporate world.

Segment Synopsis: Learning from the people around and you and

Segment Synopsis: The household operated as a transition space. Finding out the biological links and how close-knit family supported people's adjustment to the US. Uncle Rudy understands but doesn't speak Kreyol.