The flag of Haiti is much more than just a colorful piece of cloth. It embodies the fascinating history of a people who freed themselves from slavery and proclaimed their independence during the Haitian Revolution. In this article, we’ll delve into the history...
The Guadeloupean independence flag is a powerful symbol of Guadeloupe’s struggle for independence from France. Created in the 1970s by the Union Populaire pour la Libération de la Guadeloupe (UPLG), it has a rich and complex history that deserves to be explored....
Table of contents Introduction The origins of the flag The colors of the flag The sun symbol Cultural significance The modern history of the flag Present-day significance Guyana’s flag in the world Official use The flag in French Guiana Conclusion FAQ When was...
The Tignon Law is a little-known law imposed on slave women in Louisiana in the 18th century. Its purpose was to limit the visibility of black women in public by requiring them to wear a turban on their heads. Today, this law is considered an act of resistance...
Table of contentsIntroductionWho were the Gullahs?The origins of the GullahGullah life as slavesThe Gullah revoltJohn Horse: the Gullah leaderLife after the revoltThe Gullah legacy todayGullah cultural influenceThe importance of Gullah historyConclusionFrequently...
Nanny Historians deserve credit for highlighting the important, if once overlooked, position that enslaved Africans in the Caribbean assiduously resisted enslavement. Slave resistance took many forms, including daily acts of resistance, marooning, strikes and revolts....