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When the revolution occurred in Haiti, many Haitians fled to New Orleans.

Being a French colony originally (it had been turned over to Spain), a large percentage of the population of Louisiana already practiced customs that originated in France.

Haitians added their culture, which is why popular events such as Mardi Gras have distinct Haitian overtones.

After 1803 when the Louisiana Purchase took place, more Haitians arrived and the population doubled within a few years.

Much of the music, religion and food that people associate with New Orleans arrived with the Haitians.

Haitians who came to Louisiana called themselves Creoles of color to separate themselves from the black slave population.

They were an educated class that were musicians, teachers, doctors, writers and artists who enjoyed economic prosperity.

They were French speaking, part Latin (French or Spanish) and very proud of their heritage.

In "Creoles," Helen Bush Caver and Mary T. Williams state, "Many young Creoles of color today live under pressure to identify themselves as African Americans.

Like it or not you're all still the descendants of Haitian.

Makandal, February 22 2012, 7:22 PM

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i feel that the people of haiti and the people of Louisiana have a lot in common and are related culturally no matter how long down the line. I am... read more >
Mia, 30-Dec-10 12:02 pm
If a person do not want to claim their heritage or ancestry that is their business. We should not force any one to be who they do not want to be... read more >
Linda, 20-Jan-11 4:59 pm
My grandfather is from Louisiana and there a a few families of Hatian decent but most creoles are american decent a mixture of African,White... read more >
Catakuba, 26-Nov-11 12:03 pm
Yes, I can sign under this one : Jean Baptiste borned affranchi from a slave woman and french master in St-Marc was sent to France by his father... read more >
Kenold Pierre, 28-Nov-11 8:16 pm
When the revolution occurred in Haiti, many Haitians fled to New Orleans. Being a French colony originally (it had been turned over to Spain), a... read more >
Makandal, 22-Feb-12 7:22 pm
It shows the ignorance of some louisiana Creoles who do not know nor understand the connection of the Louisiana Creoles and Haiti. It is from Haiti... read more >
Ron Frilot, 20-Dec-13 2:59 am
If you want to claim a role model, don't claim Beyonce, claim a real model that young girls can look up to. She's no role model especially for young... read more >
Adiana Ward, 27-Dec-13 10:10 am
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Cilas, 27-Dec-13 1:13 pm
I understand that they want to be their separate "community", but they need to understand that creole is creole, and they don't need to be ashamed... read more >
Ash, 29-Dec-13 1:45 pm
I am from Louisiana and has been to Haiti many times, the food in that country is similar,but many of the dishes in Louisiana can't be found in... read more >
Sterling, 14-Feb-14 10:13 pm
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