Two co-editors of an upcoming book of essays about historic sites on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary seek submissions from heritage practitioners and humanities scholars to discuss inclusive, expansive, and reflective narratives of the Revolutionary Era (1750-1830).
Two co-editors of an upcoming book of essays about historic sites on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary seek submissions from heritage practitioners and humanities scholars to discuss inclusive, expansive, and reflective narratives of the Revolutionary Era (1750-1830).
How did a man born enslaved on a plantation triumph over Napoleon’s invading troops and become king of the first free black nation in the Americas? Based on new archive research, this is first biography of Henry Christophe and the Kingdom of Haiti published in over 50 years.
Vodou Probably Isn’t What You Think
The religion has been maligned for much of its history. But some Haitian Americans are reclaiming the narrative through their own journeys with spirituality.
By Nadege Green
Alain Pierre-Louis (far right) leads a ceremony for the Vodou lwa Agwe in Miami. (Woosler Delisfort)
By Jeneé Osterheldt Globe Columnist,Updated May 17, 2022, 11:31 a.m.
MAR. 29, 2022
Wall art in Little Haiti, Miami, part of the Library of Congress collection of photographs. (Photo by Carol Highsmith)
Hi everyone,
For those teaching world history there are some new resources out there on the Haitian Revolution.
1. Brain Pop now has a Haitian Revolution short animated movie: https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/haitianrevolution/
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