Haitian Konpa is taking over! 🇭🇹

Pop star Madonna seen on Tiktok vibing to the hit Konpa song “4 Kampé” by Joe Dwet File
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The Taíno were Haiti’s first inhabitants, and their legacy lives on through language (Kasav), food (cassava bread, maize), art (petroglyphs), spirituality (Vodou influences), and place names (Ayiti). Rural areas like the north and southwest hold the strongest Taíno ancestry and cultural ties •
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During a recent speaking engagement at HBCUA, internet personality and black activist, Dr. Umar Johnson, questioned why Hollywood has never created a movie about the Haitian Revolution •
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Haitian Konpa in Accra, Ghana • 🇬🇭🇭🇹
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Haiti is the most predominantly Black nation in the Western Hemisphere • 🇭🇹
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// DNAUncovered

According to Taste Atlas,
Haitian « Diri ak Pwa » is ranked
2nd best out of 50 Best Ben Dishes •
(Nov. 2024)
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Which part of the Caribbean have you visited?

In case France is wondering how to « support » Haiti •

Attempting to recover from recent Haiti backlash, French President Macron addressed the Parliament in Valparaiso, Chile, stating:

“There will never be double standards in the face of a tragedy. France will continue to support Haiti; the Haitians deserve it.”
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French President Macron declares in a bold and impromptu statement:

“Haitians destroyed Haiti themselves.”

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International Men’s Day, celebrated annually on November 19th, highlights positive male role models and focuses on important issues such as men’s health and mental well-being •

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Today, we celebrate the 221st anniversary of the Battle of Vertières — a monumental victory that cemented Haiti’s place as the 1st free Black republic.

Let us remember the courage, sacrifice of our ancestors who fought for freedom and dignity.

Their legacy lives on •🇭🇹
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