Haitian Independence Day at Rainbow PUSH: A Powerful Forum and Rally in Support of Haiti, the First Black Republic

Haitian Independence Day at Rainbow PUSH: A Powerful Forum and Rally in Support of Haiti, the First Black Republic

Haitian Independence Day at Rainbow PUSH: A Powerful Forum and Rally in Support of Haiti, the First Black Republic   Streamed live on January 11, 2025, from Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago, IL, moderator Dr. Ron Daniels, founder of the Haiti Support Project (HSP), and host Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, President Emeritus of Rainbow PUSH, is joined by an […]

Haiti’s Independence Celebrations and the Ongoing Struggles: Challenges of Gangs, Poverty, and the State of Emergency in 2025

Haiti’s Independence Celebrations and the Ongoing Struggles: Challenges of Gangs, Poverty, and the State of Emergency in 2025

By Chris Tobias, Exclusive to CAW | Editorial credit: naTsumi / shutterstock.com  Haiti, a country that has long symbolized resilience and struggle, was set to mark its 221st year of independence on January 1, 2025. On this day, Haitians traditionally commemorate their victory over French colonial rule when 1804 the enslaved population, led by figures […]