History

Black History Month - Georges Biassou, The Highest Ranking Haitian General In Florida USA

Did you know? Georges Biassou, one of the early leaders of the 1791 slave revolt that gave birth to the Haitian Revolution, was also Florida's highest ranking officer in the 1700s, a decorated general. more »

Two Main Reasons for the US Occupation of HAITI you probably didn't know

Uncle Sam - The U.S. Government There were two main drivers for the US occupation of Haiti that you probably didn't know... Read this... more »

Haiti helped Dominican Republic win their second independence during the Dominican Restoration War against Spain

Build a wall to Separate Haiti and Dominican Republic Read this... The Dominican Republic has the peculiarity of celebrating its independence not from a colonial power, but from Haiti BUT the Dominican Republic won their independence a second time and Haiti helped... more »

Charlemagne Peralte - When the Haitian hero dies, the American vilain gets a medal

Charlemagne Peralte Statue - Hinche Haiti "There aren't any great men. There are just great challenges that ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet." (Adm. William F. Halsey) more »

Jean Baptiste DuSable, Born in St Marc Haiti, Founder of Chicago

In 1774, Jean Baptiste DuSable, a black frontierman born in Haiti, founded the City of Chicago, Illinois. In case you didn't know, Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable was born in St. Marc, Haiti around 1745. more »

Did you know? The U.S. invaded and occupied Haiti 101 years ago today

US Soldiers on the grounds of Haiti's National Palace Know your History -- Thursday July 28 2016 marks 101 years since the United State invaded Haiti... The U.S. occupation of Haiti began on Wednesday July 28, 1915, when 330 US Marines landed at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on the authority of US President Woodrow Wilson. more »

Haiti - Combien Chambre a Coucher ki genyen nan yon Kay 6 Pyes?

Mezanmi, kisa sa vle di lè yon Kay genyen 6 Pyès? --- Alèkile, la jeunesse Haitienne vinn tèlman eklere yo pa menm konnen kobyen pyès kay ki genyen nan yon kay. Map eseye eksplike yon moun ke lakay papa-m la genyen 5 pyès kay, li di-m oh non, se 2 chanm a kouche li ye... Ki afè de chanm a kouche w-ap pale laa? se 5 pyès kay wi mwen di-w... LOL... more »

Haitians in Hinche Haiti gather to commemorate the death of Charlemagne Peralte (PHOTOS)

Charlemagne Peralte Statue - Hinche Haiti Haitian authorities, students and citizens of the city of Hinche Haiti came out Friday, 31 October 2014, to commemorate anniversary of the death of Charlemagne Peralte, The Haitian freedom fighter who led the "Cacos" against the U.S. occupying forces in Haiti back in 1919. There was a church ceremony held at the catholic cathedral in Hinche, then everyone gathered at the city square where flowers were laid in front of the statue of Charlemagne Peralte... more »

Haiti - UNESCO says Columbus Santa Maria Shipwreck needs further Investigation

Columbus Flagship Santa Maria - Shipwreck found in Haiti A shipwreck off the coast of Haiti believed to be he lost remains of the Santa Maria, the flagship of Christopher Columbus, requires further investigation according to a team of experts from The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). more »

UNESCO sending Experts in Haiti to Check Possible Columbus Ship

Columbus Flagship Santa Maria - Shipwreck found in Haiti A team of experts from UNESCO will examine a site off northern Haiti that an explorer believes may be the wreckage of the Santa Maria, the U.N. cultural agency said Monday. more »