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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Don't Skip the Empire Before the Republic: The ...
The Black Empire of Freedom: Haiti's Revolutionary Imperial Period You Never Learned About From 1804-1806, Haiti was ruled by the Black Empire of Freedom under Emperor Jacques I (Jean-Jacques Dessalines)....
Don't Skip the Empire Before the Republic: The ...
The Black Empire of Freedom: Haiti's Revolutionary Imperial Period You Never Learned About From 1804-1806, Haiti was ruled by the Black Empire of Freedom under Emperor Jacques I (Jean-Jacques Dessalines)....
Dessalines and the Black Empire of Freedom
Discover how Dessalines built the Black Empire of Freedom in 1804, with Toya’s warrior influence & Marie Claire’s Soup Joumou legacy.
Dessalines and the Black Empire of Freedom
Discover how Dessalines built the Black Empire of Freedom in 1804, with Toya’s warrior influence & Marie Claire’s Soup Joumou legacy.
Why All Haitians Were Declared Black
In 1805, Haiti passed one of history's most radical laws: every citizen, regardless of skin color, was declared Black. This wasn't about racial categorization—it was revolutionary psychology that dismantled white...
Why All Haitians Were Declared Black
In 1805, Haiti passed one of history's most radical laws: every citizen, regardless of skin color, was declared Black. This wasn't about racial categorization—it was revolutionary psychology that dismantled white...
Drums of Freedom: How Henri Christophe and Hait...
Drums of Freedom: Haiti’s Forgotten Role in America’s Fight for IndependenceDid you know that Haiti played a key role in one of the American Revolution’s bloodiest battles? In 1779, hundreds...
Drums of Freedom: How Henri Christophe and Hait...
Drums of Freedom: Haiti’s Forgotten Role in America’s Fight for IndependenceDid you know that Haiti played a key role in one of the American Revolution’s bloodiest battles? In 1779, hundreds...
The Forgotten Truth: How Haiti Made the United ...
Most people learn that the United States doubled in size through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. But what if we told you that none of it would’ve happened without Haiti?...
The Forgotten Truth: How Haiti Made the United ...
Most people learn that the United States doubled in size through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. But what if we told you that none of it would’ve happened without Haiti?...
The Woman Behind Haiti’s First Flag: Honoring K...
When we celebrate Haiti’s Flag Day, we honor more than a symbol — we honor Katherine Flor, the visionary who led the creation of the first Haitian flag in 1803....
The Woman Behind Haiti’s First Flag: Honoring K...
When we celebrate Haiti’s Flag Day, we honor more than a symbol — we honor Katherine Flor, the visionary who led the creation of the first Haitian flag in 1803....