A Jamaican started the Haitian revolution??
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He's not footnote , my mom told me about him since i was a kid, but I was never told that he was Jamaican.
Good point
Isnt like Jamaica and Haiti, a stones throw from each other??
Man, the misinformation and lack of knowledge is astounding.
The British took control of Jamaica in May 1655 during the Anglo-Spanish War. An English expedition led by Admiral William Penn and General Robert Venables captured the island from Spanish rule.
The Haitian Revolution began on August 22, 1791, and concluded with Haiti's independence on January 1, 1804.
Conclusion: Jamaica was in existence when the Haitian revolution kicked off.
A Jamaican named Dutty Boukman played a pivotal role in the start of the Haitian Revolution. Boukman was an enslaved man who became a leader in the rebellion. He is famously associated with the Boukman Ceremony, a spiritual gathering held in August 1791, which is often considered the spark that ignited the revolution. During this ceremony, Boukman and a priestess reportedly called for unity among the enslaved people and inspired them to rise against their oppressors.
Dutty Boukman was originally from the region of Senegambia (present-day Senegal and Gambia). He was captured and enslaved, first transported to Jamaica, and later sold to a French plantation owner in Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti).
The British took control of Jamaica in May 1655 during the Anglo-Spanish War. An English expedition led by Admiral William Penn and General Robert Venables captured the island from Spanish rule.
The Haitian Revolution began on August 22, 1791, and concluded with Haiti's independence on January 1, 1804.
Conclusion: Jamaica was in existence when the Haitian revolution kicked off.
A Jamaican named Dutty Boukman played a pivotal role in the start of the Haitian Revolution. Boukman was an enslaved man who became a leader in the rebellion. He is famously associated with the Boukman Ceremony, a spiritual gathering held in August 1791, which is often considered the spark that ignited the revolution. During this ceremony, Boukman and a priestess reportedly called for unity among the enslaved people and inspired them to rise against their oppressors.
Dutty Boukman was originally from the region of Senegambia (present-day Senegal and Gambia). He was captured and enslaved, first transported to Jamaica, and later sold to a French plantation owner in Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti).
Where’s the misinformation at??
See below....Where’s the misinformation at??
Jamaica being "built" much later is misinformation
For an overview of the Haitian Revolution, the podcast Revolutions on Spotify is a great listen.
It's starts at Season 4.01 - Saint-Domingue
Revolutions - Mike Duncan
A Hatian person sent this to me and said listen....
It's starts at Season 4.01 - Saint-Domingue
Revolutions - Mike Duncan
A Hatian person sent this to me and said listen....
I don’t see anything. What specifically are you referring to?
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Ah yes, Dr. John Henrik Clarke. I have listened to many of his lectures.Voice of the Ancestors on Instagram: "(Save this) It was Jamaicans who started the Haitian Revolution ... Comment "VOTA" to unlock instant access to our exclusive Voice of the Ancestors platform—your gateway to untold Black history stories, empoweri
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Dr. John Henrik Clarke (1915–1998) was a renowned African-American historian, writer, and professor who played a pivotal role in establishing Africana studies as an academic discipline. Born in Union Springs, Alabama, he grew up in a sharecropping family and later moved to Harlem, New York, during the Great Migration. There, he immersed himself in scholarship and activism, becoming a self-taught historian.
Clarke was a passionate advocate for correcting historical narratives that marginalized African and African-American contributions to world history. He believed that much of Western history and philosophy was influenced by African civilizations, a perspective he championed throughout his career. He founded the African Heritage Studies Association and was instrumental in creating the Black and Puerto Rican Studies Department at Hunter College, where he served as its founding chairman.
His works, such as African People in World History and A New Approach to African History, reflect his dedication to uncovering and celebrating African heritage. Clarke's legacy continues to inspire those committed to understanding and honoring the rich history of African and African-American cultures.
Many of his lectures are available on youtube. Highly recommended.