Haiti became the poorest country in the hemisphere by design.
Apr
29
2011
In an in depth analysis about Haiti,Dr. Magha Keita Ph.D. explained why has been the poorest country in the hemisphere. How a country that was the richest French colony at one time became the poorest country. Dr. Magha Keita told us it is by design.
The presentation was done at Villanova University and is titled Haiti building back better. It is definitely a presentation that you need to listen to as it will help you understand why we Haitians have been in the situation that we are for so long.
Dr. Magha Keita also wants the audience to know what Haiti does mean and Haiti might have meant. The world does not know what Haiti is because western Historian do not talk about Haiti. The reason: The Idea of a free black man.
The Haitian revolution reverted the entire course of the world, said Dr. Keita.
The complicity of France and the United States after Haiti fought for his independence.
This presentation will shine the light on so many aspects of the current world we are living in.
You might probably notice that is a small land but a big nation. We have been making our impact on this planed for as long as I can remember
Although we are still paying the price for who we are, it is important to know our real place in history so that we can at least teach our children about our history