Tag Archives: Haiti

Understanding Haiti’s Slave Trade: The Dark Roots of Colonialism

Understanding Haiti’s Slave Trade: The Dark Roots of Colonialism

The history of Haiti is deeply intertwined with the history of slavery and colonialism. From the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the Haitian Revolution in 1804, Haiti was shaped by centuries of exploitation, violence, and oppression. Understanding the history of Haiti’s slave trade is key to understanding the country’s current political and economic […]

The Haitian Revolution: A Story of Freedom and Resilience 

The Haitian Revolution: A Story of Freedom and Resilience 

In the late 18th century, the French colony of Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti, was the wealthiest and most productive colony in the world. However, the colony’s success was built on the backs of enslaved Africans who worked in the brutal sugar plantations. In 1791, a group of enslaved people led by Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques […]