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Abstract
Haiti made history on January 1st, 1804 when it secured independence from France. Not only did Haiti become a sovereign state, it also earned the title of being the first independent Black nation in the world. The latter accomplishment should not be ignored. The Haitians’ efforts created an impact that transcends their national border, particularly in the context of Black liberation. For example, the United States' history of working towards achieving full freedom for Black people resembles the Haitian struggle. Whether the connection between the two states is widely acknowledged is a point of interest. As a result, this project aims to answer the following research question: “How has the Haitian Revolution shaped our perception of Black liberation in the United States?” Its methodology consists of a researcher-administered survey that captures the perspectives of legal-aged adults in the United States. By using this method, the study hopes to find a commonality between Haitian and American history that further shows how Black history is everyone’s history.
Publication Date
2023
Subject Major(s)
African American Studies
Keywords
Haitian Revolution, Black liberation, Black transnationalism, Haitian-American relations, American race relations
Disciplines
International Relations | Politics and Social Change | Quantitative, Qualitative, Comparative, and Historical Methodologies | Race and Ethnicity | Social Justice
Current Academic Year
Senior
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Grace D. Gipson
Rights
© The Author(s)
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