The Haitian Revolution: A Triumph of Freedom and Struggle

The Haitian Revolution, a pivotal moment in the history of the Atlantic world, was a remarkable and successful insurrection by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue, now the sovereign state of Haiti. Spanning from the initial revolt in Read More …

Toussaint Louverture: The Haitian Revolutionary Who Led the World’s First Successful Slave Revolt

François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture, known by many as Toussaint L’Ouverture or Toussaint Bréda, left an indelible mark on history as the most prominent leader of the Haitian Revolution. Born on May 20, 1743, Louverture’s legacy is that of a Haitian general, Read More …