On October 17, 2018 over one million people in Haiti (some estimates go up to two million in Port au Prince alone and three million altogether, here and here) took to the streets in over 10 cities to march against corruption, colonial leadership and the abuse of public money by the colonial politicians. For the complete report […]
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Haiti: 209 years since Janjak Desalin
Oct. 17, 2015 – 209 years of suffering later. The Gathering honors the roots of liberty, Janjak Desalin and the indigenous Haiti army It’s October 17th and the gathering honors Janjak Desalin, Haiti’s founding father. Nou fè yon sèl kò – we gather as one. Janjak Desalin (Jean Jacques Dessalines), born September 20, 1758 said: […]