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Black History Month: Haiti and the Architecture of Freedom

In 1779, before the United States became a sovereign nation, more than 500 Black soldiers from Saint-Domingue crossed the Atlantic to fight in the American Revolutionary War. They fought at the Siege of Savannah , one of the most brutal battles of the revolution, as part of the Chasseurs-Volontaires....

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20 Year Anniversary

Reflecting on 20 Years: SOIL Journey Through Haiti's Resilience and Renewal

The 20th anniversary of Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) is a time for celebration and, also, a time to pause, look back, and honor the dedication and sacrifice of the many individuals who have worked over the past two decades to build SOIL into what it is today: a locally-run....

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Why Haitian History Matters

Black History Month is a time to celebrate black voices, experiences and cultures. We at SOIL, want to take this time to acknowledge Haiti’s significant place in black history - as a symbol of strength, resilience and hope, since 1804. From Toussaint Louverture and Catherine Flon, to Jean-Michel....

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