Dive a little deeper into the rich history of Haiti
Presenting well researched articles about some of the obscurities, traditions and history of Haiti. Topics that interest me enough to further research with the goal in mind of compiling this information together into a post that you can take something away from.
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January 12, 2010: Remembering Haiti with Dignity
On January 12, 2010, at 4:53 p.m., the ground beneath Haiti shifted. The epicenter was near Port-au-Prince, home to nearly 3 million people. In less than a minute, the heart...
January 12, 2010: Remembering Haiti with Dignity
On January 12, 2010, at 4:53 p.m., the ground beneath Haiti shifted. The epicenter was near Port-au-Prince, home to nearly 3 million people. In less than a minute, the heart...
Rice, Pigs, and Dollars: The Three Blows That C...
Haiti’s food crisis did not happen overnight. This in-depth article traces how rice imports, the destruction of the Creole pig, and the erosion of the gourde dismantled Haiti’s food sovereignty—and...
Rice, Pigs, and Dollars: The Three Blows That C...
Haiti’s food crisis did not happen overnight. This in-depth article traces how rice imports, the destruction of the Creole pig, and the erosion of the gourde dismantled Haiti’s food sovereignty—and...
More Than Independence: The Healing Origins of ...
Soup Joumou is often described as a celebration of Haitian independence, but its deeper origins tell a story of healing, nourishment, and women’s leadership. This article explores the role of...
More Than Independence: The Healing Origins of ...
Soup Joumou is often described as a celebration of Haitian independence, but its deeper origins tell a story of healing, nourishment, and women’s leadership. This article explores the role of...
Who Were the Taíno People? A Comprehensive, Kid...
Who were the Taíno, the first major Indigenous people of the Caribbean? This kid-friendly guide explores their South American origins, advanced agriculture, weather knowledge, and nature-based spirituality with a special...
Who Were the Taíno People? A Comprehensive, Kid...
Who were the Taíno, the first major Indigenous people of the Caribbean? This kid-friendly guide explores their South American origins, advanced agriculture, weather knowledge, and nature-based spirituality with a special...
When Institutions Pull Back, Black Families Mus...
As the federal government begins taking steps toward dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Black families must confront a new reality: our children’s history, identity, and cultural truth may no...
When Institutions Pull Back, Black Families Mus...
As the federal government begins taking steps toward dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Black families must confront a new reality: our children’s history, identity, and cultural truth may no...
Sister Islands: Haiti and Jamaica — Bound by Fr...
Before they were called Haiti and Jamaica, they were known as Ayiti — the sacred highlands — and Xaymaca — the land of wood and water. Two islands, shaped by...
Sister Islands: Haiti and Jamaica — Bound by Fr...
Before they were called Haiti and Jamaica, they were known as Ayiti — the sacred highlands — and Xaymaca — the land of wood and water. Two islands, shaped by...