Sankofa Summer School: Exploring Complexities of the Haitian Revolution

This class will use an Afrocentric perspective to explore the complexity of the Haitian Revolution. How did traditional African values influence the Africans of Ayiti (Haiti) in their fight for freedom? What is the legacy of the establishment of Ayiti as a sovereign African nation? Students will learn about the alliances and betrayals that contributed to the success of the Haitian Revolution. As we trace some of the pivotal moments during the Haitian Revolution, we will observe how the concepts of freedom, unity, and resistance profoundly impact the African Diaspora.