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When Haiti became independent in 1804, the United States placed an embargo on Haiti. In 1915, the United States invaded Haiti and began a military occupation which lasted until 1934. In 1957, the US kidnapped President Daniel Fignolé and cleared the way for decades of a Duvalier dictatorship which was supported by America. Contrary to Megyn Kelly thinks, the problem is not that Haitians lack work ethic. The problem is that America refuses to leave Haiti alone.
Come through on June 20, as we invite people to share and reflect on experiences from their organizing, or other group settings, with the goal of deriving some lessons from the question of how and under what principles we should organize.
We will be reading two short essays by Mao Zedong, “Combat Liberalism" (1937) and "Oppose Book Worship" (1930), to see what he maps out as being the necessary attitude of members of revolutionary organizations toward political work.
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Deux poids, deux mesures 🇭🇹
A l'occasion de la Coupe du Monde la plus politisée de l'histoire où un arbitre somalien et un photographe irakien ont été refoulés par l'un des pays organisateurs pour des raisons politiques (en contradiction totale avec les contrats signés), la FIFA a imposé à Saeta, l'équipementier de la sélection haïtienne, de modifier le maillot confectionné à cause de son caractère politique
En cause une représentation de la bataille de Vertières (novembre 1803) qui a marqué l'aboutissement de la révolution haïtienne et la proclamation de l'indépendance quelques semaines plus tard (1 janvier 1804) de la première république noire au monde
Symbole de fierté nationale, cette bataille a été choisie par Saeta comme un hommage à ces hommes et femmes ayant permis l'émancipation d'un pays brandissant son drapeau vers le ciel
Impensable pour la FIFA qui voit ici un "message politique" et a donc exigé des modifications pour se plier aux règles de la compétition. C'est bien connu : les règlements existent, mais ils sont uniquement applicables à certaines nations.
Keep the faith
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Fidel Castro’s 1994 speech, “Principles Are Worth More Than Life Itself, “ is timeless + AN EXTREMELY RELEVANT READ. Outlines that the US long war against Cuba is bc of the global principle it represents + genuine global commitment to social justice:
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Toronto!
Join us on June 5 & 6 at Cecil Street for these two exciting events!
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Great conversation on Cuba, Cuban history, and ways to show solidarity today on @MAKCapitalism with @Alexander_Avina and @GroundingsPod
Recommended listening: youtube.com/live/gRuOyAamn8U…
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Join BAP DC in commemorating Haitian Flag Day, where we will watch "The Forgotten Occupation," a documentary capturing the U.S. invasion and occupation of Haiti. Following the screening, we will discuss Haiti's ongoing fight for liberation from U.S. and western intervention.
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"The Caribbean People’s Debt to Cuba"
- @tamanishajohn and @Kevin_Edmonds in this week's @blkagendareport: blackagendareport.com/caribb…
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Haiti is in a struggle for national liberation that has been in motion since the revolution.
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Hugh Shearer banned Walter Rodney from re-entering Jamaica then Forbes Burnham assassinated Walter Rodney in Guyana.
Hugh Shearer suppressed material in Jamaica that he feared would inspire Black pride, and Eric Williams repressed the Black Power movement in T&T.
#Jamaica's Hugh Lawson Shearer, born 103 years ago today, was featured with Eric Williams, Forbes Burnham, and Errol Barrow in Ebony magazine’s “Black Leaders of the #WestIndies” in its October 1967 issue. Newly independent, and filled with potential, promise, and hope. #Caribbean
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So far this year, our community study circle has discussed issues related to people’s organizations, people’s movements, and people’s parties in the Caribbean — examining how Caribbean states have served interests diametrically opposed to the Caribbean people.
neocolonial power structures in many of the Caribbean states are fascist ones, of the kind Bishop warned about.
By studying the barriers facing Caribbean people struggling for collective liberation and freedom, we can more accurately assess what movements, organizations,
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As Miami prepares for another wave of mega-events tied to the World Cup, Haitian Flag Day reminds us that the Caribbean has always been shaped by struggles over sovereignty, mobility, displacement, and people’s power.
Come through on May 16, as we continue to build on our discussion on themes related to destabilization and Caribbean people’s efforts to increase popular control over the economy, land, and politics. Joined by Devon Taylor the president of JaBBEM reclaiming beaches for Jamaicans.
We will be reading selected readings on how Jamaica has delegitimized land claims since post-emancipation into the present — and how this directly impacts people’s efforts in Jamaica.