A Time To Act

"A Time To Act" is William Jusme's deeply personal reflection of life as a Haitian-American. Combining personal experience with reflections on both history and policy, this is an enlightening and thought-provoking book that will help readers understand Haitian history, problematic policies in the United States, mistakes from the past, and hope for the future. Part memoir and part educational resource, this is a must-have book for readers of all backgrounds.

"A Time To Act" is William Jusme's deeply personal reflection of life as a Haitian-American. Combining personal experience with reflections on both history and policy, this is an enlightening and thought-provoking book that will help readers understand Haitian history, problematic policies in the United States, mistakes from the past, and hope for the future. Part memoir and part educational resource, this is a must-have book for readers of all backgrounds. Jusme's book is the product of many years of observation, research, soul-searching, and discovery. Vulnerable and real, this book discusses Jusme's experiences as a farmworker, a veteran of the United States Navy, a businessman, and a promise that he made to his mother before she passed away in 1983 due to breast cancer. This book also serves a fundamental purpose to share insight into Haiti's unique history and why Haiti is the most impoverished nation in the Americas. Jusme shares his personal opinions and beliefs on what has happened and what the Haitian people need to do to bring Haiti into the twenty-first century. This book covers many topics, both personal and historical. But its main focus is the interconnected nature of humanity. Jusme spends great time and effort elaborating on the theory of human originality based on credible sources. We are all human beings. We are connected one way or the other. Therefore, it is a time to act in the interest of all mankind regardless of color or where we live on this planet.

William Jusme was born in a rural area in Haiti. He came to the United States in 1986 in pursuit of a promise he made to his mother before she passed away in 1983 due to cancer. He began his life in the United States as a farmworker. He graduated high school at James Groves High School in Georgetown, Delaware. He earned an Associate Degree in Agriculture Business and Technology at Delaware Technical and Community College and a Bachelor's Degree at Kaplan University in Legal Studies. On January 18, 1994, he joined the United States Navy. In September 1994, he served with The United States Army and the Marines Corp as an interpreter during the 1994 Uphold Democracy in Haiti. In February 1995, he was awarded an Army Achievement Medal for Outstanding Service while assigned to the United States Army's Scout Platoon. In July 1995, he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO on Operations in Relation to the Former Yugoslavia. In December 1998, he was assigned to Naval Recruiting District in Miami. On October 10, 2001, he was awarded the Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal for Professional Achievement at Naval District Miami. In addition, he was awarded multiple Good Conduct Medals, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, South Asia Service Medal, and more while serving in the United States Navy from January 18, 1994, to October 11, 2001. William was a damage control repairman in the Engineering Department on the United States Naval Ship. He is an entrepreneur and licensed in many Professional Occupations. He is currently the Principal Broker of Millennium Realty Center, an A+ Real Estate company with Better Business Bureau. He is married to his beautiful wife, and they have three children together.