Haitian History

The Culprit : Why Haiti has never been able to establish strong diplomatic ties and foster economic development

Haiti's history is marked by a series of challenges that have often left its population in a vulnerable position. There is one principle reason why Haiti has always found itself in this predicament. Some people will not admit it but we all know it is true. more »

August 10, 2023 12:01 PM

After Haiti won its war of Independence, the looser got paid, the winner got screwed!

Here is something interesting... Usually, in a war, the victor demands reparations or indemnities or tribute from the loser nation. But we all know that's not what happened to Haiti after she won his war of independence! more »

May 10, 2019 12:35 PM

FACT: Western policies have been punishing Haiti for winning its independence

Is Haiti still being punished for winning its independence? Some experts thinks so... Read this... more »

February 7, 2019 6:29 AM

Haitian Pop Quiz: Where in Haiti is King Henri Christophe Burried?

Do you know where Haitian king Henri Christophe is buried? Read this and find out. more »

May 20, 2018 10:22 AM

How Haiti became the first country before Britain to abolish slavery after revolt

Read this from Face2Face Africa... Long before the British abolished slave trade in 1833, the first slave trade came to an end due to political and other kinds of events, particularly the Haitian revolution in 1791. more »

May 13, 2018 10:11 AM

Kanye West says slavery was a choice, responders slap HAITI in his face!

American rapper Kanye West made a comment on TMZ about slavery that lit twitter on fire sending Kanye back to school to learn about the Haitian Revolution... Kanye west said slavery was a choice... Say What??? more »

May 2, 2018 7:00 AM

Haiti in the Movies - How 'Black Panther' Taps Into Years of Haitian History

Want to know the Relationship between Marvel's Movie Black Panther, Toussaint Louverture and the History of Haiti? Read this from a text by Johns Hopkins historian Nathan Connolly... more »

February 19, 2018 11:25 AM

Haiti is not in debt, Haiti is a creditor, it is France which owes Haiti money

France has probably never forgiven Haiti for the tens of thousands of slaves who rose up in the armed uprising that led to history's first abolition of slavery resulting in the loss of revenue from its slave system and thousands of destroyed sugar and coffee plantations. more »

November 13, 2017 8:15 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