Why Is Haiti Hated So Much?

Haiti was the first free Black nation in the world — and has been paying for it ever since.In this episode of Heritage Food Stories, Chef Mireille goes deep on the history that most schools never taught you: how the Haitian Revolution directly triggered the Louisiana Purchase, why Haitian Flag Day on May 18th is one of the most significant dates in the entire African diaspora, and how a country that helped liberate half of Latin America ended up being charged 30 billion dollars for its own freedom.We cover the revolutionary leaders you know — and the women history left out. We bust the myths about Vodou that were invented in Medieval Europe. We trace the surprising origins of Haitian dishes like Salad Russe, Pikliz, and Freedom Soup — and explain exactly why Haitian cuisine is inseparable from Haitian history.This is Haitian Heritage Month. This is what the blue and red flag means. And this is the episode you share with everyone who has ever repeated a lie about Haiti without knowing the real story.In this episode: The Louisiana Purchase connectionThe Haitian RevolutionHaitian Flag Day May 18th The women of the Revolution · The truth about Vodou Haitian cuisine and its history Western imperialism and HaitiRecipes and Resources:Salad RussePiklizEpisMore Haitian Recipes:https://globalkitchentravels.com/haitian-recipes/Creators in Haiti:tiktok.com/@sunjohnusatiktok.com/@stephane_silva001tiktok.com/@nellotourslabadeeAnd if you would like to help Haiti via a reputable organization Dr. Bertrhude Albert and her organization P4H Global is primarily focused on education. You can also find her on Instagram and Tik Tok telling Haiti's forgotten history. Get full access to Heritage Food Stories at heritagefoodstories.substack.com/subscribe