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 »February 16, 2011 2:22 PM
Two Main Reasons for the US Occupation of HAITI you probably didn't know
There were two main drivers for the US occupation of Haiti that you probably didn't know... Read this... more »October 17, 2017 11:09 AM
Haiti helped Dominican Republic win their second independence during the Dominican Restoration War against Spain
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 »October 7, 2017 10:35 AM
Charlemagne Peralte - When the Haitian hero dies, the American vilain gets a medal
"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 »July 23, 2003 12:00 AM
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 »July 25, 2003 6:57 PM
Did you know? The U.S. invaded and occupied Haiti 101 years ago today
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 »July 28, 2016 10:51 PM
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 »November 23, 2014 11:53 AM
Haitians in Hinche Haiti gather to commemorate the death of Charlemagne Peralte (PHOTOS)
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 »October 31, 2014 3:11 PM
Haiti - UNESCO says Columbus Santa Maria Shipwreck needs further Investigation
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 »September 25, 2014 5:23 AM
UNESCO sending Experts in Haiti to Check Possible Columbus Ship
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 »June 24, 2014 6:06 AM