History

Cuban national hero Jose Marti Honored in Cap-Haitien

When I was a student at Lycée Dumarsais Estimé in Hinche, Haiti, I had to write this quote by José Marti, as punishment, 1000 times: "Si la naturaleza se opone a nuestra independencia, lucheramos contra ella..." That's all I knew about José Marti until today, I learned, not only is José Martí a Cuban national hero and an important figure in Latin American literature, he also spent a part of his life as a resident of Cap-Haitien Haiti... more »

January 24, 2014 11:18 AM

Happy New Year 2014 - Happy 210 Haiti Independence Day!

Today is a Happy new year for everyone around the world but for Haiti and Haitians around the world, January 1st 2014 is also the 210th Independence day of the Republic of Haiti... So... Happy New year and Happy Independence Day... more »

January 1, 2014 3:56 PM

Haiti on this Day, 4 December 1803

On 4 December 1803, the French colonial army of Napoleon Bonaparte surrendered its last remaining territory to Dessalines' forces. This officially ended the only slave rebellion in world history which successfully resulted in establishing an independent nation... more »

December 4, 2013 10:13 PM

$21 billion lawsuit for Slavery in Haiti to be Filed Against France

A racism watchdog group in France announced Friday it will file a legal suit against the Caisse des Depots (CDC) bank over its role in the slave trade in Haiti... French President Francois Hollande says "What has been, has been" more »

May 11, 2013 8:44 AM

17 October 1806 - Did Dessalines Really Die In Pont-Rouge?

FACT OR FICTION? -- Haitian Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines actually died at the residence of Alexandre Petion NOT in Pont-Rouge on October 17 1806. more »

October 17, 2012 3:55 PM

Comparing Haiti to The Dominican Republic Part 2 - Fate or Racism?

The New York Times published an article today comparing Haiti to the Dominican Republic. more »

August 20, 2012 8:32 AM

Haiti - 200 Years and No Roads

Haiti is about to turn 200 years old on January 1, 2004. more »

May 16, 2003 12:00 AM

Haiti Freedom Virus... The more I read my History...

When you're attacked by the 'Haiti Freedom Virus', there is no holding you back... It's 'Liberte Ou La Mort' more »

April 26, 2003 12:00 AM

History of Haiti - Who were the first haitians?

How well do you know Haitian history? more »

April 26, 2002 12:07 AM