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Catherine Flon, the needle of freedom

Arcahaie, May 18, 1803. The air is heavy, tension runs high. In a feverish silence, a woman busily sews what her godfather, Jean-Jacques Dessalines,...

What was happening in Africa in 1492?

While Christopher Columbus was searching for a new maritime route in 1492, Africa was experiencing a golden age of science, culture, and politics—one largely...

Carlota Lucumí: The woman who shook the colonial order

Carlota Lucumí, an enslaved woman of Yoruba origin, led one of the most powerful anti-slavery uprisings in Cuban history in 1843. From Matanzas to...

Female revolts: the origins of Afro resistance

In celebration of African Women’s Month, Nofi and Trace invite you to delve into the fascinating stories of the unsung heroines of Afro-descendant history. From Africa to the...

Timeline of the transatlantic slave trade

The transatlantic slave trade represents one of the darkest periods in human history. Over approximately four centuries, millions of Africans were deported, sold, and...

Voyage to hell on slave ships

The transatlantic slave trade remains one of history’s darkest chapters. Between 1525 and 1866, millions of Africans were captured and forcibly transported under inhumane...

The Parsley Massacre of 1937, when words Kill

Discover the horrifying truth of the Parsley Massacre of 1937, where thousands of Haitians were executed under the orders of dictator Rafael Trujillo. In the...

Investigation into the unexplained resurrection of Clairvius Narcisse

In the collective imagination, the word "zombie" evokes terrifying figures, often associated with Haitian culture. However, the story we are about to tell is...

African roots of physical and social behavior in the Caribbean

This article inaugurates a series dedicated to exploring African cultural survivals in Caribbean society, shedding light on the profound impact of African heritage on...

The Maroons of Jamaica, heirs of African resistance to slavery

The story of the Jamaican Maroons, African resisters who defied slavery, preserved their traditions, and inspired the fight for freedom in the Americas. The resistance...

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