Haiti history

After enduring decades of exploitation at the hands of the French, Haiti somehow ended up paying reparations – to the tune of nearly $30 billion in today’s money.

The National Arms of Haiti - Heraldry of the World

The history of Haiti is one influenced by African culture and spirit and this is what makes it so important for black people across the world. Haiti has always been rich. The land has rich soil great for sugarcane which was one of the tools the French used to beat the British. Sugar then accorded states a high status and was lucrative. The land was also rich in gas, Sulphur. They also produced gold in large quantities. All these great things made Christopher Columbus set up a settlement of…

Jan 1, 1804 Haiti Independence, attorney Ezili Dantò honors Liberator Jean Jacques Dessalines, and women warriors who influenced him.

After enduring decades of exploitation at the hands of the French, Haiti somehow ended up paying reparations – to the tune of nearly $30 billion in today’s money.

Caribbean country demolished by earthquake has long history of natural disasters and political upheaval

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