📜 The Haitian Revolution: The War of Knives - With the end of slavery in French colonies and the withdrawal of Spanish troops from the conflict, it looked like everything was going Toussaint L ...

Haiti, the first independent nation in Latin America, holds a rich and complex history that is often overlooked. In this video, we explore 30 fascinating facts that shed light on the incredible ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — This weekend an event in Springfield put a spotlight on the Haitian Revolution. Haiti’s status as the western hemisphere’s first free black republic was one of several ...

This essay surveys the appropriations and transformations of the modern concept of citizenship by the actors of the Haitian Revolution, analyzed through the intertwining of race, plantation labor, and ...

At the end of the Haitian revolution, you end up having — and that's one of the things that's extremely unique to Haiti — is most of the land is not controlled by the elites.

January 1st signifies the start of a new calendar year and for the Haitian community, a commemoration of independence from French rule. Haiti was the first nation to be founded by formerly ...

The Haitian Revolution has been described by scholars as the realization of white slave owners’ worst nightmare: Black rule. For white rulers, this was not merely a local rebellion but a threat ...

“Haiti: Culture, Religion and Revolution” runs through June 28, 2025, at the Latin American Cultural Center, 4338 Bigelow Blvd. For more information, visit haitifriends.org or lacc.lasaweb.org.

Haitian Flag Day is observed annually on May 18 each year, commemorating the adoption of the country’s flag in 1803 during the Haitian Revolution.