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He is a chef, writer, restaurateur, and former finalist on the twelfth and seventeenth seasons of Bravo's American reality television series, Top Chef. He is the owner of the restaurant Kann and the former executive chef and culinary director of Departure at The Nines in Portland, Oregon. His book, Everyone’s Table: Global Recipes for Modern Health, is a national bestseller. With a newly opened restaurant, chef Gregory Goudet says his team is working to rebuild Portland, Oregon, as the community still deals with the lingering effects of the pandemic, homelessness and social unrest. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller has more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f0161d2f-d31c-4470-86a1-55dc8fff2b82/kann_kitchen-2000x1125.jpg Haitian Chefs & Cuisine - Haitian Chef Gregory Gourdet on making a difference through Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c47cc2bc-f530-4a81-863c-f56dab38e420/GG_Kann_June_2022_Web_Res5.0.jpg Haitian Chefs & Cuisine - Haitian Chef Gregory Gourdet on making a difference through Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Chefs & Cuisine - Haitian Chef Gregory Gourdet on making a difference through Food - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitian-chefs-cuisine/ron-duprat monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/48ac1120-c6aa-42b1-afe5-536ecce3d122/chef-ron-duprat.jpg Haitian Chefs & Cuisine - A Conversation with Haitian Top Chef Ron Duprat - Make it stand out Ron’s culinary journey began in Haiti in his grandmother’s kitchen. His passion led him to the States where he studied at the Culinary Institute of America. Now with over 20 years of experience, Chef Ron has received many accolades including distinguished recipient of the 2008 & 2009 AAA Four Diamond Award. His resume includes Executive Chef at the Hollywood Beach Marriott Hotel, the esteemed Montauk Yacht Club, and Pelican Bay Country Club, to name but a few. Acclaimed Chef Ron Duprat, known as a fierce competitor on season six of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” is an expert in exotic flavors, a restaurateur, and the author of “My Journey of Cooking. Duprat is affiliated with organizations that contribute and give back to the culinary community and people all over the work including American Culinary Federation, Real Men Charities, Inc., Black Culinarian Alliance, No Hungry Kids, the College of Culinary Arts in Miami, and First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move!, and Basil Magazine’s Chef Council. Ron Duprat loves the profession as it provides the perfect outlet passion and creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ad488977-5555-428f-83b5-050240586c5d/duprat2.jpg Haitian Chefs & Cuisine - A Conversation with Haitian Top Chef Ron Duprat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c164133e-fd44-482a-8d91-0189d8beab5e/duprat1.jpg Haitian Chefs & Cuisine - A Conversation with Haitian Top Chef Ron Duprat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Chefs & Cuisine - A Conversation with Haitian Top Chef Ron Duprat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-sports daily 0.75 2023-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ff0c7fea-c8fd-4bb5-ad3c-3a8dfbc61c33/football.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-sports/womens-soccer monthly 0.5 2023-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d7882244-8f8e-4b21-a4a2-3eba306340e9/team.png Haitians in Sports - Haiti’s U-17 women’s team triumphs over Barbados - Haiti’s Loudjina Etienne and Derline Saindate both scored three goals Haiti’s under-17 (U-17) women’s soccer team overpowered Barbados 12-0 in its first game in the qualification stages of the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup at San Cristóbal Pan American Stadium in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. “Those ladies put the ball in the net,” Estephania Estime, a fan in Delmas, commented on the Haitian Football Federation’s Facebook post announcing the final score. “Bravo.” Haiti’s Loudjina Etienne and Derline Saindate both scored three goals when Pierreline Nazon hit the net twice, while Nehemie Sainvilus, Aslie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e8494bb4-dbbe-4823-81cb-dae22dda7b0b/derline.jpg Haitians in Sports - Haiti’s U-17 women’s team triumphs over Barbados Laguerre, Yvena Murat each scored one goal. Barbados’ C. Yearwood scored an own goal to make up the 12-0 scoreline. The U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in the Dominican Republic, making qualifying for the global tournament on that neighbor’s turf even more crucial, in November 2024. Sunday’s match was Les Grenadières’ first game in the 2023 Concacaf U-17 Championship, which also serves as World Cup qualifiers. The team will now face Cuba in an anticipated battle for first place in Group B, also a qualification to the next stage of the tournament on Aug. 29. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1d142315-0c84-4e1e-9663-a6c99cabade8/ettiene.jpg Haitians in Sports - Haiti’s U-17 women’s team triumphs over Barbados Haiti won the match even though Camp Nous, a training dormitory center for youths in Croix-des-Bouquets, a western commune, has been shuttered due to gang violence. Many of the players who played in the 2023 Women’s World Cup were trained at Camp Nous. That same group of players also booked Haiti’s first ticket in a women’s World Cup, qualifying for the 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup. In the 2018 U-20 World Cup, Haiti lost to China, 2-1, Nigeria, 1-0, and Germany, 3-2. Five years later, in the senior World Cup Haiti fell to England, 1-0, China, 1-0 and Denmark, 2-0. Haiti has never qualified for the U-17 Women’s World Cup and if they do so it will be Les Grenadières’ third participation in a World Cup in six years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Sports - Haiti’s U-17 women’s team triumphs over Barbados - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-sports/haitiswimteam monthly 0.5 2023-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/855e4cbe-0c81-4500-977e-2e75283ad69c/swimmers.png Haitians in Sports - Haiti Swim Team wins 5 Gold for a total of 8 Medals at CCCAN in San Salvador - Christian Jérôme, Alexandre Grand'Pierre, and brother, Raphaël Grand'Pierre, Win multiple medals Haitian swimmers brought honor to the country by winning seven medals including four gold, two silver, and two bronze at the CCCAN Games in San Salvador. From August 14 to 19, 2023, the Haitian Federation of Aquatic Sports (FHSA) allowed young Haitian swimmers to float the bicolor high on Salvadoran soil. These young swimmers, aware of the chaotic situation in the country devastated by the scenes of violence perpetrated by armed gangs, bent over backward to project a positive image of the country on Salvadoran soil by winning medals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f2bfc879-1878-442a-89c4-eba05e2e032d/team.png Haitians in Sports - Haiti Swim Team wins 5 Gold for a total of 8 Medals at CCCAN in San Salvador The new star of Haitian swimming, Christian Jérôme won two gold medals in the 100 and 200m butterfly and a bronze in the 50m freestyle. Alexandre Grand'Pierre won two gold medals in 50 and 100m breaststroke while his brother, Raphaël Grand'Pierre won two silver medals in 50 and 100m freestyle. At the end of this great performance by the Haitian swimmers, the president of the FHSA, Dr. Evenel Mervilus congratulated the swimmers for their achievement by projecting a positive image of our dear Haiti while thanking the parents of these athletes who made enormous sacrifices. In addition, President Mervilus took the opportunity to send a message of unity to the entire sports family while affirming that this family must work for a single purpose which is to allow athletes to win medals and trophies for the well-being of the country and also to work together to create a better future for young athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Sports - Haiti Swim Team wins 5 Gold for a total of 8 Medals at CCCAN in San Salvador - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-sports/melchie-dumornay monthly 0.5 2023-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/75919227-51d9-4a2f-bf67-f99f76abb2d9/naomi.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian footballer Melchie Dumornay on her goals for life - Melchie Dumornay aims high “A new challenge awaits me,” posted Haitian footballer, Melchie Dumornay on social media in mid-January. On July 1st, the teenager started her new chapter in her burgeoning career, signing for the leading club in the women’s game, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin. Before then, the highly rated 19-year-old will finish the season at the club that offered her a first-ever professional contract and made her childhood dream of playing football for a living come true. Despite clamorous offers from other big clubs in the women’s game – from the US, UK and beyond – Dumornay chose French side, Stade de Reims for her first foray out of Haiti, a club noted for nurturing young talent while also providing valuable experience in one of Europe’s top leagues, Division 1 Féminine. The side are one of the 12 founding members and came a creditable seventh last season. A friendly face also welcomed Dumornay to the squad; compatriot and close friend, Kethna Louis, who provided a familiarity from home when both are far from it. Dumornay settled quickly, providing two assists in a league game against Issy, coming on in the second half with the score at 1-1. The final score, thanks to Dumornay’s input, was 3-1 to Reims. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ede409b0-07f6-45e7-989e-4b30eeaf09bc/naomi2.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian footballer Melchie Dumornay on her goals for life - She's way better than the other players Head coach Amandine Miquel believes this rapid adaptation to playing in another country was due to one simple reason: “Because she's way better than the other players,” she told football website Goal in March. “I think she's at 30 per cent of her level right now. For me, this is going to be one of the best players in the world in the next few years.” The same month Miquel made those comments, Dumornay topped the NXGN women’s list – which rates the world's best teenage footballers – for the first time after two previous fifth places.The 19-year-old midfielder from Haiti was awarded the NXGN award from Goal.com in 2022 as the best teenage player in the world and signed her first professional contract with France’s Reims club in 2021. She’ll be jumping to Lyon, though, after signing a deal with that club that runs through June 2026. This will be her first World Cup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/397159ce-7d29-4a23-93ec-73e035863950/naomi3.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian footballer Melchie Dumornay on her goals for life - Women’s World Cup goal Awards are not new to the teen, at club or international level. At CONCACAF’s Women’s Under-17 Championship in 2018, which includes nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean, Dumornay claimed the competition's golden ball and also made the championship’s best XI. The golden boot for top scorer was won in the under-20 edition in 2020, while Dumornay again made the best XI, this time in the senior championship in 2022 where she was also named best young player. The midfielder also helped Haiti become the first-ever Caribbean nation to qualify for the U20 World Cup and will no doubt be at the forefront of Haiti’s challenge for a first FIFA Women’s World Cup place via a play-off tournament taking place in New Zealand from February 18-23. Competing against nine other teams for one of three remaining Australia and New Zealand 2023 World Cup berths, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Cameroon, Senegal, Panama, Paraguay, Chile, Papua New Guinea and Portugal join Haiti in the mix for the hallowed place, with all hoping to make it to the highly anticipated tournament taking place from 20 July to 20 August. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/89d25644-3ba4-474a-9016-5b26160a6dee/naomi4.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian footballer Melchie Dumornay on her goals for life - Make it stand out Click Image to watch Melchie Dumornay striking a Goal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian footballer Melchie Dumornay on her goals for life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-sports/naomy-grand-pierre monthly 0.5 2023-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/faaeca74-d3fe-465e-8d27-7e139bd2821d/Naomy+Grand%27Pierre.jfif Haitians in Sports - Naomy Grand'Pierre made history by becoming the first female swimmer from Haiti to compete in the Olympics. - The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Grand'Pierre did not arrive at the Games expecting to win a medal. Instead, she hoped to inspire other Haitian girls to learn to swim. Naomy Grand'Pierre (born 16 April 1997) is a Haitian-American swimmer. She competed in the women's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, with a time of 27.46 seconds. Grand'Pierre is the first woman from Haiti to compete as a swimmer in the Olympics. Born in Montreal and raised in Atlanta, Georgia,Grand'Pierre is a dual US-Haitian citizen. She is a graduate of Whitefield Academy (Georgia) and the University of Chicago (Class of 2019) and collaborated with the USA Swimming Diversity and Inclusion Committee during her college years. She is currently helping the Haitian National Swim Team, in collaboration with the FHSA (Haitian Swimming Federation), structure their program to give Haitians in Haiti and the Diaspora more access to the sport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Sports - Naomy Grand'Pierre made history by becoming the first female swimmer from Haiti to compete in the Olympics. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-sports/giovanibernard monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/88bfee72-0fbf-44c5-a5cb-d79cee91ebe2/Giovani.jpg Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American Giovani Bernard Retires Ending A Classy 10-Year Career with Cincinati Bengals - After a productive decade in the NFL, veteran running back Giovani Bernard announced his retirement Ten years to virtually the moment former running back Giovani Bernard entered the NFL as a second-round draft pick, he went out as classy as he came in when one of the most productive Bengals ever announced his retirement before Friday's second round. Then he went to the beach with wife Chloe and 16-month-old son Julian, enjoying the fruits of staying home in his native South Florida instead of getting ready for another round of OTAs. "To be able to get out of it healthy, to get out of it with my mind sharp, my body feels good and I chugged it out to (year) ten," Bernard said. "I'm excited to get to the next phase." The next phase is pretty much an expansion of the old as he looks to build on his real estate holdings. "One hundred percent," said Bernard, when he was asked if he was shooting for any symmetry with the draft day of retirement. "People talk about it as a life-changing experience. But for me it was a moment of gratitude. Bernard gave back to Haiti by building a school in honor of his mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1687008656105-78OK7N98GAIPFVGU4HDQ/run2.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American Giovani Bernard Retires Ending A Classy 10-Year Career with Cincinati Bengals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1687008656040-HKSF7LDYZXD1E55AKVNB/running.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American Giovani Bernard Retires Ending A Classy 10-Year Career with Cincinati Bengals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1687008656763-QMJ3XL71LRRHBIDVUIT2/school.jpeg Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American Giovani Bernard Retires Ending A Classy 10-Year Career with Cincinati Bengals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1687008885768-TQ5QFX6POCV79K0RSRG2/giomom.jpg Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American Giovani Bernard Retires Ending A Classy 10-Year Career with Cincinati Bengals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American Giovani Bernard Retires Ending A Classy 10-Year Career with Cincinati Bengals - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-sports/haitiarace-car-driver-andre-lafond monthly 0.5 2023-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/cd6d400d-f3ac-44d1-b8cf-c7779359f79f/Lafond.jpg Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American racing driver Andre Lafond wins BRSCC Formula Ford Championship in U.K Starting with karting in 2018, the New Jersey native has not slowed down. Lafond is 100% focused on progressing his racing. An all-around athlete, and constantly training, Lafond leverages his discipline/focus while competing on the track. His approach to racing is analytical, making him a fierce and fair competitor. Recruited into the Road to Indy Series, Lafond returned home from racing two seasons in the UK to progress to the highest levels of American motorsports. With his accomplishments overseas, Andre caught the attention of none other than Al Unser jr, who personally recruited him to join the Road to Indy Series. Andre continues to race, train and stay sharp while forging partnerships with sponsors with the goal to compete and win at the top of the IndyCar Series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/37a1ee6c-2737-4d25-8ec5-652b855ac321/car2.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American racing driver Andre Lafond wins BRSCC Formula Ford Championship in U.K https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/447cb2fb-cc3c-445c-88f3-e654c53dfd4a/car1.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American racing driver Andre Lafond wins BRSCC Formula Ford Championship in U.K https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Sports - Haitian-American racing driver Andre Lafond wins BRSCC Formula Ford Championship in U.K - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-education daily 0.75 2023-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/cce1f3cf-da01-4c26-aaa7-1fece546bbc6/education-2.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-education/henryford monthly 0.5 2023-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/169f6bd0-795c-4c7c-9662-0ae88d99fab2/Henri-Ford.png Haitians in Education - Dr. Henri Ford’s Incredible Journey to Become Dean of the Miller School of Medicine - New Haitian-American Dean of Medical School calls it “His Dream Job” Henri Ronald Ford, a Haitian-born pediatric surgeon who in 1972 at the age of 13 fled with his family from the government of Papa Doc Duvalier, settling among the Haitian community in Brooklyn, New York, and going on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Princeton and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School — is poised to begin the latest chapter in a life that embodies the American Dream. On June 1, he joins the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine as its new dean. Ford, the son of a preacher, calls it his “dream job.” “As I reflect on my journey in American medicine, I feel that I’ve been preparing all my life to assume what is an incredibly important role for such a time as this,” said Ford, who is also professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Surgery at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine. “As a physician-scientist, physician-educator, and administrator, I feel that I must establish a culture of excellence in scientific research and promote the translation of discoveries into interventions that will transform lives, build healthier communities, and improve global health.” Ford had been considered for deanships at other medical schools in the past, but had always turned them down, hoping that the UM job would one day open up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6c2280c6-d3ea-4a14-a721-f8f660c2081f/ford+2.jpeg Haitians in Education - Dr. Henri Ford’s Incredible Journey to Become Dean of the Miller School of Medicine - “The principles that my father and mother had inculcated in our minds pretty much were applicable whether in Haiti or in the United States” “I’ve always said that the only reason I would consider leaving my current position is to become dean of the Miller School of Medicine,” said Ford, explaining that University of Miami President Julio Frenk’s vision of making UM the hemispheric, excellent, relevant, and exemplary university is why the Miller School job appealed to him. “The Miller School of Medicine has a unique opportunity to leverage the strength of UHealth, its hospitals, and other schools and colleges, as well as its outstanding centers and institutes to achieve this goal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/48931332-6844-4fa5-a138-e8e633fdfb8a/ford+3.jpg Haitians in Education - Dr. Henri Ford’s Incredible Journey to Become Dean of the Miller School of Medicine - “We had to work hard and do our best.” UHealth and the Miller School, he said, must become “the preferred destination for people seeking the latest advances in healthcare and biomedical research, especially since we are the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. We must become an incubator and a major hub for both clinical and biomedical innovation and partner with our executive vice president and CEO of UHealth, Dr. Edward Abraham, and our provost, Jeffrey Duerk, to help UHealth and the Miller School of Medicine achieve their fullest potential.” “The principles that my father and mother had inculcated in our minds pretty much were applicable whether in Haiti or in the United States,” said Ford, the sixth oldest of nine children. “We had to work hard and do our best. There was no satisfactory substitute for excellence. So I had to quickly learn English so I could adapt.” And adapt he did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e3810f94-690f-4482-924d-75290f0263fe/Ford_NEW_May2017.jpg Haitians in Education - Dr. Henri Ford’s Incredible Journey to Become Dean of the Miller School of Medicine - Miller has a long history of providing care in Haiti He is looking forward to becoming dean of a medical school that has a long history of providing care in Haiti. In conjunction with Project Medishare, the Miller School and the School of Nursing and Health Studies have brought critical and primary care, medical equipment, and training to Haiti. “I’m very excited about the tremendous opportunity to potentially help Haiti establish a much-needed trauma and critical-care infrastructure so that Haitians don’t have to jump on an airplane to come to the U or Jackson Memorial for treatment or simply die in country whenever they sustain significant multisystem trauma, a heart attack, or a critical burn,” he said. “And the same also applies to other impoverished Caribbean and Latin American nations that may potentially benefit from the expertise that is readily available at the Hemispheric University.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Education - Dr. Henri Ford’s Incredible Journey to Become Dean of the Miller School of Medicine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-education/reginalddesroches monthly 0.5 2023-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1684346168388-K155L9HG5DZ3RHEJUOXB/440px-Reginald_DesRoches.jpg Haitians in Education - Haitian American Reginald Des Roches is Rice University’s eighth president - Reginald DesRoches Makes History as College’s First Black President Reginald DesRoches is Rice University’s eighth president. He also serves as a professor of civil and environmental engineering, and professor of mechanical engineering. As president, DesRoches serves as the chief executive officer of the university and its 7,500 students, eight schools and more than 700 faculty. He previously served as Rice's Howard Hughes Provost and William and Stephanie Sick Dean of Engineering. DesRoches’ top priorities are to enable Rice to reach a new level of distinction nationally and internationally for impactful research, award-winning scholarship and insightful creative work. He also wants to build graduate programs that are of the same distinction as Rice’s top rated undergraduate programs while maintaining Rice’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. During his tenure as provost, DesRoches led the university’s academic, research, scholarly and creative activities through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the sudden suspension of classroom instruction and Rice’s successful conversion to remote learning. In addition, he dramatically increased the university’s research awards, launched several new centers and institutes, and forged new partnerships and programs with institutions and organizations in the Houston area, including the Texas Medical Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7e62dc1c-54ac-46e4-8f3c-0119c5a1d7a0/DesRoches-with+fam.jpg Haitians in Education - Haitian American Reginald Des Roches is Rice University’s eighth president https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e98fcbd8-cc06-40a8-ab3a-eb123a5100f8/mr+and+mrs+D.jpg Haitians in Education - Haitian American Reginald Des Roches is Rice University’s eighth president https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Education - Haitian American Reginald Des Roches is Rice University’s eighth president - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-education/claudinegay monthly 0.5 2023-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1221b7ac-4d83-499d-80b8-0a6bfc35c4b8/gay.png Haitians in Education - Haitian American Claudine Gay To Become President of Harvard on July 1st, 2023 - Social scientist and dean of largest University faculty excited to seize ‘moment of possibility’ Claudine Gay, a widely admired higher education leader and distinguished scholar of democracy and political participation, will become the 30th president of Harvard University on July 1. The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Gay received her bachelor’s degree in 1992 from Stanford, where she majored in economics and was awarded the Anna Laura Myers Prize for best undergraduate thesis. In 1998, she received her Ph.D. in government from Harvard, where she won the Toppan Prize for best dissertation in political science. A quantitative social scientist with expertise in political behavior, Gay served as an assistant professor and then tenured associate professor at Stanford before being recruited to Harvard in 2006 as a professor of government. She was also appointed a professor of African and African American Studies in 2007. She was named the Wilbur A. Cowett Professor of Government in 2015, when she also became dean of social science at FAS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1686844689137-870YVSMY2E2C84YH35SR/gay+harvard.png Haitians in Education - Haitian American Claudine Gay To Become President of Harvard on July 1st, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1686844754687-EK0KUPCM97IIPVAUPCGC/gay+cbs.png Haitians in Education - Haitian American Claudine Gay To Become President of Harvard on July 1st, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Education - Haitian American Claudine Gay To Become President of Harvard on July 1st, 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-politics daily 0.75 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7af9cd4f-c192-4ea1-a4e7-017a0d1b213a/Mia_Love_Congressional_Photo.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-politics/maxwell-frost monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/968a1e4e-3117-4551-8dd9-f94f06b97cdc/frostcapital.png Haitians in Politics - Haitian-American Maxwell Frost, youngest member of Congress ever Elected. - “I think we all have this call to action, and you feel like you have to do something,” WASHINGTON — He is a fan of early-2000s rock, which was popular when he was in kindergarten. He is still working to get his undergraduate degree. And he is couch surfing to save money as he starts his new job, which is representing Florida’s 10th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1684346186372-LVZYB6QJ0FEGNK6LT53Z/Rep._Maxwell_Frost_-_118th_Congress+%281%29.jpg Haitians in Politics - Haitian-American Maxwell Frost, youngest member of Congress ever Elected. - He is a fan of early-2000s rock, which was popular when he was in kindergarten. Representative-elect Maxwell Frost, a 25-year-old Afro-Cuban progressive activist from Orlando, is about to be the youngest member of Congress. He has swapped the megaphone he once used to lead protests for a seat in one of the nation’s most powerful institutions, where he will be the first member of Generation Z to serve. In a body where the average age was more than twice his (58.4 years old in the most recent Congress), Mr. Frost is starting with a keen sense of mission. “I think we all have this call to action, and you feel like you have to do something,” he said on a recent Wednesday, as he made his way to a hotel room to freshen up before getting his official head shot taken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Politics - Haitian-American Maxwell Frost, youngest member of Congress ever Elected. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-politics/karinejean-pierre monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/68e3cc9b-e0e8-43f8-bac1-30c8e65617f3/Karine+red.jpg Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - Whether you side Conservative or Liberal - or somewhere in between -there’s no discounting her political clout Karine Jean-Pierre, born August 13, 1974, is an American political advisor who has served as the White House press secretary since May 13, 2022. She is the first Haitian American, the first black person, and the first openly LGBT person to serve in the position. She is fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole. Previously, she served as the deputy press secretary to her predecessor Jen Psaki from 2021 to 2022 and as the chief of staff for the U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the 2020 presidential campaign. Prior to her work with Kamala Harris during the 2020 election and with the Biden–Harris administration, Jean-Pierre was the senior advisor and national spokeswoman for the progressive advocacy group MoveOn.org. She was also previously a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and a lecturer in international and public affairs at Columbia University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3e17d333-87a7-4205-94fb-9e4071e81014/parents.jpg Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - Behind KJP are her parents who stay out of the limelight Jean-Pierre was born in Fort-de-France, Martinique, France, the eldest of three daughters of Haitian parents but their names are not published.She was five years old when her family relocated to Queens Village, a neighborhood in Queens, New York City. Her mother worked as a home health aide and was active in her Pentecostal church, while her father was a taxi driver, who had trained as an engineer. Jean-Pierre was often responsible for caring for her yonder siblings because both parents worked six or seven days per week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/889d1c37-29aa-41ca-bcc3-030d022edc34/conference.jpg Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - Her first press conference at the White House was in May 2021 In her memoir, Jean-Pierre describes how seeing former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan give a keynote speech at the 1992 Democratic National Convention altered the direction of her life and career: "She was the first black woman in politics I had ever witnessed. In a world of pretty, pearl-wearing charmers, Jordan was substantive and authentic. Jean-Pierre graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School, a college-preparatory school on Long Island, NY in 1993. Her parents wanted her to study medicine, and she studied life sciences at the New York Institute of Technology as a commuter student but performed poorly on the Medical College Admission Test. Changing career tracks, she earned a bachelor's degree from the New York Institute of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b58441de-8729-45e0-a927-2a05135fdb96/karine+blue.jpg Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - A career in the political limelight Technology in 1997. She earned a Master of Public Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, in 2003, where she served in student government and decided to pursue politics. At Columbia University, one of her mentors was Ester Fuchs, whose class she attended during the Fall 2001 semester. Following graduate school, Jean-Pierre worked as the director of legislative and budget affairs for New York City Councilor James F. Gennaro. In 2006, she was hired as the outreach coordinator for Walmart Watch in Washington, D.C. She was the southeast regional political director for the John Edwards presidential campaign in 2004. She joined the Columbia University faculty in 2014, where she is a lecturer in international and public affairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0c8a2cdf-d455-4d48-b461-b56870b2e47b/karine_obam.jpg Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - Working with the Obama Administration During the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign, Jean-Pierre was the campaign's southeast regional political director and was the regional political director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Obama administration's first term. In 2011, Jean-Pierre served as National Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. She led the delegate selection and ballot access process and managed the political engagement in key states, providing resources to help states determine "the best way for them to get the word out for the campaign." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/850259c6-d1f3-4f63-80b5-feff80419e87/jeanpierre-11-19.jpg Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - Stints at NBC and MSNBC In April 2016, MoveOn named Jean-Pierre as a senior advisor and national spokesperson for the 2016 presidential election. MoveOn said she would "advise on and serve as a spokesperson around MoveOn's electoral work, including a major effort to stand up to Donald Trump." In January 2019, Jean-Pierre became a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Jean-Pierre has worked at the Center for Community and Corporate Ethics. In December 2018, The Haitian Times named her one of the six "Haitian Newsmakers Of The Year". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/67704266-d010-4200-a495-1bcd48925782/biden.png Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - Now with the Biden Administration Jean-Pierre worked as a senior advisor to the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign. She joined the Biden team in May 2020, and explained to The Haitian Times that a desire to shape the future was especially motivating; she said that when she was approached by the campaign, she looked at her daughter and thought, "There is no way I can not get involved in this election." In August, it was announced that Jean-Pierre would serve as the Chief of Staff for Biden's vice presidential nominee, who had not yet been announced. On November 29, 2020, the Biden-Harris transition team announced that Jean-Pierre had been made Principal Deputy Press Secretary. On May 26, 2021, she gave her first White House press briefing, becoming the first openly LGBTQ person to do so and the first black and Haitian American man or woman to do so since 1991. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/5caa83c7-69a2-4919-9e68-bfae978520f7/sake.jfif Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - In May 2022, KJP suceeded Jen Psaki On May 5, 2022, it was announced that she would succeed Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary on May 13. As of 2020, Jean-Pierre lived in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area with her partner, former CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux, and their daughter. Jean-Pierre's book, Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America, was published in 2019. She reviews her life and encourages people to become involved in politics. It was described by WJLA-TV as "part memoir, part call to arms". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Politics - Haitian American Karine Jean-Pierre may be one of the most visible women in the world - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-politics/sheila-cherfilus-mccormick monthly 0.5 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1684346186359-S4BA2SAZFKHD7IWUPPKV/mccormick.jfif Haitians in Politics - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Haitian American Democrat elected to Congress - Together we're building a district that provides equitable opportunities for ALL Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Haitian American Democrat elected to Congress, was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2023 to serve a second term. She proudly represents Florida's 20th Congressional District. Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick is honored to serve on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs as the Ranking Member of Technology Modernization. She is also Vice Chair of Diversity & Inclusion for the Democratic Women's Caucus and serves as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Haitian Caucus, and the Caribbean Caucus. Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Howard University. In further pursuit of education, the Congresswoman also earned a Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University. While in office, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick intends to tackle the growing housing crisis, inadequate access to quality health care, and lack of equitable opportunities throughout our district and country. As a Haitian American woman in Congress representing one of the largest Haitian communities in the United States, she vows to be a voice for the voiceless. Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick is married to Corlie McCormick, Esq. They are the proud parents of two teenagers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1686926408143-H1RSTNZG2BZ2VRAIXOL3/shiela2.png Haitians in Politics - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Haitian American Democrat elected to Congress - Make it stand out Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick talking with concerned citizens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1686926408998-N2IKBTMYVRR4MI1YOYJZ/shiela1.png Haitians in Politics - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Haitian American Democrat elected to Congress - Make it stand out Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick at campaign headquarters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Politics - Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Haitian American Democrat elected to Congress - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory daily 0.75 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ae2b3208-0f71-4a44-b25f-00ff60f6bd84/Daniel+Bayard+Book+map+photo.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7b81f5b4-469b-4845-a075-2dfbce165da4/4-Four+Book+Covers.png https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/triumph-to-tragedy-book-six-launches-may-18th-at-nova-southeastern-university-a-synopsis monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/783283b0-34ce-4f0f-9766-7a19e36a2acf/Battle+%282%29.png Authors Blog - Triumph To Tragedy Book Five & Six Launches May 18th & 20th at Nova Southeastern University - A Synopsis - Jean-Pierre Boyer Becomes President in 1818 In the heart of the Caribbean lies Hispaniola, a land steeped in history and shared by two distinct cultures. In the aftermath of the Haitian Revolution in the western part of Hispaniola, Jean-Pierre Boyer ascended to the presidency of Ayiti (Haiti) at forty-six, embodying a blend of authority and ambition. With a mixed-race heritage and a sharp political mind, he seeks to unify the island of Hispaniola under his rule, driven by a vision of manifest destiny. Yet, it is Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, affectionately known as Joute, who wields actual influence. At forty-four, her beauty is complemented by her keen intellect, allowing her to navigate the complex social https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/363e9a64-4b0c-4ab0-8291-47ef9eacbe34/Joute+and+Boyer+dancing.jpg Authors Blog - Triumph To Tragedy Book Five & Six Launches May 18th & 20th at Nova Southeastern University - A Synopsis - The Most Powerful Woman of the Caribbean hierarchies of her time deftly. Although her name rarely appears in official documents, her presence is felt in every corner of the national palace, shaping policies and directing the nation’s course. Together, Boyer and Lachenais form a partnership that seeks not only power but also the unification of the entirety of Hispaniola, eyeing the neglected Spanish colony of Santo Domingo to the east as a tantalizing opportunity. Boyer marches his army east into the capital city of Santo Domingo without firing a single shot, unifying the entire island under the flag of Haiti —a unification that lasts twenty-three years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/738ed5f6-ad15-46ac-8079-2f8e5492a9d1/Charles_X%2C_King_of_France_-_Lawrence_1825.jpg Authors Blog - Triumph To Tragedy Book Five & Six Launches May 18th & 20th at Nova Southeastern University - A Synopsis - France Demands 150 Million Gold Francs However, Boyer faces a harrowing choice presented by the King of France, still bitter at the French loss of the Haitian Revolution, which cost them the most prized real estate on the planet, the colony of Saint-Domingue. The King’s ultimatum that will shape the future of the island: pay the price of 150 million gold francs for freedom or risk devastation. Meanwhile, Dominican Juan Pablo Duarte, a visionary inspired by European ideals, ignites a movement for Dominican independence, weaving a new identity from the threads of resistance and hope. As natural disasters and political strife threaten to unravel all of their dreams, the island’s inhabitants confront the harsh realities of debt, division, and the yearning for self-determination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f29b5e81-ba2c-4184-a93c-dec896f2d15d/Juan+Duarte%2C+dressed+in+a+suit%2C+returns+aboard+a+ship+in+1820+to+the+Port-au-Prince+harbor.+The+city+is+sprawled+before+him+as+the+ship+nears+the+dock+of+the+bustling+city.+His+hands+are+gripping+the+railing+of+t.jpg Authors Blog - Triumph To Tragedy Book Five & Six Launches May 18th & 20th at Nova Southeastern University - A Synopsis - Juan Pablo Duarte Returns to Hispaniola Triumph To Tragedy’s two-part Books Five and Six on Hispaniola is a compelling tale of ambition, intimacy, and the intricate dance of politics. It reveals Hispaniola as a vibrant stage for the struggle for liberty and sovereignty, where two cultures grapple with their identities amid the shadows of colonialism. From the fiery birth of Haiti, a slave colony forged in rebellion and resilience, to the aspirations of the Spanish Dominican Republic, this compelling narrative unveils the intertwined destinies of its people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ac8db947-9610-477c-a82e-5242a8f25cee/Desrances+with+flag+%281%29.png Authors Blog - Triumph To Tragedy Book Five & Six Launches May 18th & 20th at Nova Southeastern University - A Synopsis - The Dominican Republic Declares Independence Triumph To Tragedy Books Five and Six, The Unification and Dissolution of Hispaniola, set from 1820 through 1845, is not just a tale of borders and battles; it is a profound exploration of how nations reflect one another, revealing the multifaceted nature of freedom and the shared human desire for dignity. Join the journey through a pivotal chapter in Caribbean history, where the echoes of the past resonate in the quest for a future defined by unity, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of its people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/608814b6-cb81-49ce-80b6-e65d94b8ed33/book+Five+and+Six+Covers.png Authors Blog - Triumph To Tragedy Book Five & Six Launches May 18th & 20th at Nova Southeastern University - A Synopsis - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/carlcraigbookcoversshow monthly 0.5 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f347b029-aa0a-46ae-a7cd-5b03e074298f/Carls+wall.jpg Authors Blog - Triumphant Upcoming Art Showing by Carl Craig of Six Book Covers - The Wall of Triumph Available Now We are thrilled to announce an art showing featuring the magnificent paintings of Artist Carl Craig, showcasing the six-book series "Triumph To Tragedy", which chronicles the rich and tumultuous history of Haiti. Featured Paintings ️ NEG MAWON Represents the spirit of resistance and liberation against slavery. Embodies courage and determination. LE PREMIER DES NOIRS Features Toussaint Louverture, a pivotal figure in the Haitian Revolution. Highlights his strategic brilliance and pride in heritage. Emperor Jacques 1er Illustrates “Koupé Têt, Boulé Kaye”, a powerful war cry by Jean-Jacques Dessalines. Symbolizes the intense revolt against slavery and colonialism. La Force ne fait pas l’Union Reflects on the fragile unity post-independence. Depicts the conflict between General Henri Christophe and General Alexandre Pétion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a74487d7-d102-488b-a8e4-1688608e6f93/book+6.png Authors Blog - Triumphant Upcoming Art Showing by Carl Craig of Six Book Covers - Books Covers Five and Six will make their first public debut Books Five and Six Portrait of Jean-Pierre Boyer and Marie-Madeleine Lachenais (Joute). Set against a backdrop of destruction, symbolizing the interplay of love, politics, and power. The Fabric of a Political Landscape (pictured at left) Reinterprets Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” to highlight corruption and poverty. Features national birds of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, clutching an olive branch, symbolizing resilience and peace. Event Details Date: November 18 & 20 Location: Nova Southeastern University, Miami (11/18) and Fort Lauderdale (11/20) Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tickets: Click Here Join us for an inspiring evening of art and history as we celebrate the resilience and cultural identity of Haiti through Carl Craig's evocative paintings. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience history through art! https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/carl-craig-book5-6fffm monthly 0.5 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e65ed7c9-3dec-420b-9382-91dcc0629996/Book+Six+Portrait.jpg Authors Blog - Carl Craig Releases Painting of Triumph To Tragedy Book Six - THE INVISIBLE HANDS OF POVERTY Featuring the National Birds and Flowers of Western and Eastern Hispaniola Borrowing from Adam Smith’s concept of the “invisible hand,” this painting reinterprets the idea to expose the darker forces at work within society—specifically the corrosive effects of corruption and systemic poverty. At the heart of the composition are the national birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti—the Palmchat and the Hispaniolan Trogon—symbols of cultural identity and resilience. Both birds clutch an olive branch, a universal emblem of peace, as they struggle to soar above fertile tropical mountains. Yet from below, distorted and grasping human hands—representing corruption, failed governance, and ill-fated politics—reach upward to pull them down. Overhead, dark, swirling clouds symbolize the lingering weight of poverty and instability that blankets the island of Hispaniola. In contrast, the land below remains lush and alive, with vibrant Yellow Hibiscus and the rare Bayahibe Rose—national flowers of the Dominican Republic and Haiti—emerging from the undergrowth. These blooms hint at the enduring hope for renewal and the natural beauty that persists in spite of hardship. THE INVISIBLE HANDS OF POVERTY Oil on Canvas painting – 34” x 24” www.fineartsbycarl.com Editing by Marie-Donald Manigat-Craig https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/carl-craig-book5 monthly 0.5 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/89b8d4d4-9595-4355-8e16-fae74cb7053c/Book+Five+Portrait.jpeg Authors Blog - Carl Craig Releases Painting of Triumph To Tragedy Book Five - THE FABRIC OF A POLITICAL LANDSCAPE The scene is set in a burning photo, its edges burning, hinting at both destruction and peril—an announcement of the narrative that unfolds. In the safety of the presidential palace, a striking mixed-race couple remain entwined while having coffee: she, adorned in a flowing cerulean nightgown and crowned with a golden scarf that gleams under the faint light; he, stately in a crimson jacket, exuding quiet authority. Their attire is more than mere fabric—it is emblematic of influence, aspiration, ambition, and the complex and exciting interplay of love, politic and power. Beyond the hush of their private moment, a patio door stands ajar. Through it, a palace guard captures the threshold of night and dawn—a world between, illuminated by the lingering glow of candles that have burned well into morning. Outside, the horizon is ablaze, the sky painted with both the promise of a new day and the remnants of last night’s fires. This tableau is more than a domestic scene; it invites us to ponder whether the tender moments behind closed doors are themselves catalysts in the sweeping currents of political change—a story as old as history itself…..as old as triumph and tragedy. THE FABRIC OF A POLITICAL LANDSCAPE Oil on Canvas painting – 28” x 18” www.fineartsbycarl.com Editing by Marie-Donald Manigat-Craig https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/history-in-savanna-georgia monthly 0.5 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/78d2f26c-ba23-4203-ab66-ebaa7e39190c/me+and+andre.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia - Tracing my Ancestor to the Famous Battle of 1779 My wife Lily and I took our grandson Andre on a trip to the South and stopped in Savannah, Georgia. I wanted to visit Franklyn Square by the busy City Market to see the monument honoring the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue. The monument honors 500-800 free men of color—black and mulatto like me—who were soldiers from Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) and fought with American Revolutionaries. Legend says my ancestor, Jean-Baptiste Bayard, fought in that battle at 29, but no records remain since the list of men was lost. As I reached Franklyn Square, I expected the monument to be tucked away in a small, hidden spot. But to my surprise and joy, it stood in a main square of Savannah. I was amazed by the monument and took many photos from different angles. The bronze statue is impressive, and I read every word on its marble base. (At Left, My Grandson, Andre, and I admiring the the monument as Andre offers a salute in respect and in honor of the brave soldiers.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286833399-G31FCAXN5ROMKU1RNO6S/CS2.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia - I was also impressed by the tour guides who brought many tourists to the monument and clearly explained its history and importance to freedom in America. So THANK YOU Savannah for preserving a slice of rich history and paying homage to my homeland and what I know is my ancestor, Jean-Baptiste. Read Full Article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286830885-T7S12TCPW08SB75FGFLX/CS1.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286824321-11I9JRBCP1WHSFDH4HVJ/Battle.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286833399-G31FCAXN5ROMKU1RNO6S/CS2.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286824236-K5IYZUWBW19R43Y0AUL0/Chasseurs+500.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286835731-066T813OTKLBS58FE8BH/CS3.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286826740-4373DQH7HJ7FIUGPXGIU/Chasseurs.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286826503-6LX2R16Q1J0XC85JNO3C/Committee.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286837056-NW4ZR7HXKRMQUATRPEEK/CS4.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286837781-L37JGXIGJUPUJNALMQ1J/description.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286839922-O31ZCA2KG7WH06FRW44R/Drummer.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286840596-W0FHJMTXOCUNBOIR5WA2/names.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1755286842086-MVHR1CH2B4OLYO0IUTNE/secretary.png Authors Blog - History Told in Savanna, Georgia https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/preface-of-upcoming-book-five monthly 0.5 2025-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/352287ba-69a0-4529-a78e-063e129ac076/Copy+of+Book+Five+Concept+-+Position+%281%29.png Authors Blog - Preface of the Upcoming Book Five - “Her wishes will become laws. Her disfavor will end careers” Jean-Pierre Boyer will be forty-six when he assumes complete control, his aristocratic features already set in the stern lines of authority. His mixed-race hands, more accustomed to signing decrees than wielding machetes, will nevertheless guide a nation forged in blood and fire. Behind his polished exterior will lie a sharp political mind tempered by years of exile, revolution, and governance. His gaze will sweep across the entirety of Hispaniola with the hunger of a man who believes in his manifest destiny to rule not half, but all of an island as was dreamed of by his predecessors in history. Yet for all his political savvy and quick temper, Boyer will not stand alone in his ambitions. The shadow that will follow him, that will sometimes lead him, will belong to a woman whose name will rarely appear in official documents but whose influence will permeate every corner of the national palace. Marie-Madeleine Lachenais—Joute to those in her intimate circle—will have already spent over a decade as the power behind the presidential chair of Petion when Boyer takes office. At forty-four, her beauty will remain a formidable weapon in her considerable arsenal. However, it will be her mind that truly sets her apart from the women of her time. She will navigate the complex racial and social hierarchies of post-revolutionary Ayiti with the precision of a master cartographer charting unknown waters. Her fingers will trace invisible lines of power across the political landscape, connecting people and possibilities that others cannot see. Together, they will form a partnership unlike any other in the Caribbean. The formal structures of government—the ministers, the generals, the https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/991f4ce2-9413-4f4b-beae-b0b4a0a56f20/Copy+of+Book+Five+Concept+-+Position+%282%29.png Authors Blog - Preface of the Upcoming Book Five legislators—will provide the visible architecture of power. But it will be in the private chambers of the national palace, in whispered conversations between sheets or over morning coffee, that the true direction of the Ayisyen state will be determined. Her wishes will become laws. Her disfavor will end careers. Her vision, combined with Boyer's authority, will reshape the future of an entire island. With the north secured, their gaze will turn eastward. The Spanish colony of Santo Domingo, neglected by a Spain embroiled in conflicts at home and revolutions across its American empire, will present an opportunity too tempting to ignore. The entire island of Hispaniola, united under Ayisyen rule, will become the dream that consumes both Boyer and Lachenais. For Boyer, it will represent a legacy that surpasses even the founding fathers of the Ayisyen revolution. For Lachenais, it will offer new challenges, new power dynamics to master, and new resources to command. Ultimately, for both, it will begin to unravel the dynasty they seek so desperately to build. This book will tell their story—not as perfect heroes or simplistic villains, but as complex human beings wielding extraordinary power in extraordinary times. It will explore the intimate connections between bedroom politics and national policy, as well as between personal ambition and historical necessity. In the pages that follow, Ayiti will emerge not as a footnote in world history but as the central stage upon which fundamental questions of liberty, race, emancipation, and power will play out. This is the story of Ayiti's most enduring power couple, of a unified island's brief moment of possibility, and of a dream of Black sovereignty that will inspire fear and hope across the Atlantic world. Our story begins here. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/haiti-the-first-country-to-recognize-greeces-independence monthly 0.5 2025-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f914d521-8097-472f-963f-be8fd658ce37/images+%281%29.jfif Authors Blog - Haiti: The First Country to Recognize Greece’s Independence - Greece Declares Independence from Ottomans in 1822 On January 15, 1822, Haiti located over 9,000 km (5,592 miles) away from Greece, was the first country in the world to recognize Greek independence from the Ottomans. Haiti’s revolution inspired those under the yoke of oppression around the world, including the Greeks, to rise up themselves. After nearly 400 years of brutal occupation, Greece officially declared independence from the Ottomans in 1822, although the fighting had begun a year before. The Greeks, largely without financial and military resources due to so many years under Ottoman rule, looked to foreign states for support in their fight for freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/87b57468-433b-4da9-9111-ebdabd38f9e0/Adamantios+Korais.jpg Authors Blog - Haiti: The First Country to Recognize Greece’s Independence - Adamantios Korais asked for Haiti’s support Inspired by the courageous uprising of the Haitian people, who were also fighting a much wealthier, well-equipped French force, Adamantios Korais, a Greek academic and a significant political figure at the time, asked for Haiti’s support. In a letter to then-President of Haiti Jean Pierre Boyer, Korais expressed his admiration for the tenacity and bravery of the former slaves who successfully defeated the French. He also asked for financial and military support from the island nation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/01de35a2-7ca9-4765-9bc8-950520a89dc5/Historical+Figure+Writing+In+A+Dimly+Lit+Study.png Authors Blog - Haiti: The First Country to Recognize Greece’s Independence - Haitian President Jean-Pierre Boyer wrote to the new nation However, Haiti, left in economic ruin by the massive debt repayments owed to France, could not provide very much financial help to the Greek revolutionaries. Boyer expressed his regret that he could not help the Greeks financially, yet he was still determined to support the fight and stand in solidarity with Greece. Recognizing that Greeks under the Ottomans were in a similar position to Haitians before the revolution, Boyer wrote to Korais: “We, like the Hellenes, were for a long time subjected to a dishonorable slavery and https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/84d377b4-85b9-4bf9-acc2-e332906b18a1/A+Joyful+Woman+in+Historical+Attire+Against+a+Lush+Landscape+%282%29.png Authors Blog - Haiti: The First Country to Recognize Greece’s Independence - Marie-Madeleine “Joute” Lachenais was influential as Boyer’s mistress at the time finally, with our own chains, broke the head of tyranny.” The Haitian President also expressed to Korais that the ancient Greek ideals of freedom and democracy were a great source of inspiration to the Haitians. Boyer then sent Greece a massive shipment of 25 tons of Haitian coffee, one of the most sought-after and expensive commodities during the period, to be sold. The profits could then be used to purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/868b39e8-a94e-4ea8-8d4d-d841736aec05/caelencockrum.jpeg Authors Blog - Haiti: The First Country to Recognize Greece’s Independence - 25 Tons of Haitian Coffee Beans were gifted much-needed weapons for the Greeks, who Boyer called “the descendants of Leonidas.” With Boyer’s letter and support, sent just a few days after Greece formally declared its independence, Haiti became the first country in the world to recognize Greece’s fight against Ottoman occupation. Greece has never forgotten Haiti’s support during the country’s fight for freedom. When a disastrous earthquake hit the Caribbean nation in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ad06df49-5ea6-4dbd-9e59-824fb840f20b/images+%282%29.jfif Authors Blog - Haiti: The First Country to Recognize Greece’s Independence - Greece Reaffirms Commitment To Haiti At The UN Security Council 2012, and again in 2021, Greece was one of the first countries to send help. In its announcement at the time, Greece stressed the country’s particular ties with Haiti, the first nation in the world to recognize Greece’s independence in 1822. “With this symbolic move, Greece today stands by the tried and tested Haitian people and does not forget that Haiti was the first country in the world to recognize Greece’s independence in 1822,” the announcement read. Credit to Greekreporter.com for the story. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/carlcraigbookcovers monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8efd30e4-df5c-4136-94d4-d1a93b7ec5f4/Carl-Craig-Haitian-Artist-IMG_7651-scaled.jpg Authors Blog - Carl Craig Releases Cover Art for Sale on-Line - High Interest - Cover Paintings One and Two Sell Rapidly - Covers Three and Four Still Available All are Available as a Giclée Prints on Canvas “The release of Book 4 and its cover unveiling in New York City on October 8th was remarkable, despite Hurricane Milton’s attempt to dampen the occasion. The motivation to celebrate an important part of history—the story of the Americas—prevailed. Marie and I represented Fine Arts BY Carl in spirit, knowing that the Bayards—Laura, Patricia, Bernard (JB), and Daniel (Danny)—would honor their ancestors’ legacy as depicted in Triumph To Tragedy. Their testimonies highlighted the preservation of historical events that shaped not only our region but the world. The fusion of visual art with literature, though challenging, became a labor of love. Through my Symbolic Expressionism style, the colors of Ayiti conveyed the essence of the characters. The historical significance intertwined with the saga’s romantic elements made it a joy to merge “l’utile à l’agréable” (the useful with the pleasant). Ayiti serves as the “Pantheon” of Triumph To Tragedy, a place where extraordinary figures achieved the seemingly impossible. This project reflects a dedication to storytelling and honors the legacy of those who shaped our history. Witnessing the Bayards continue this heritage was truly rewarding, reinforcing the importance of remembering and celebrating our past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1728806789453-ACE99LPNPSE8WT62RSRW/negmawon211510__211510.jpg Authors Blog - Carl Craig Releases Cover Art for Sale on-Line - “Neg Mawon” Cover Book One 1771-1793 Oil on Canvas - 36” x 24” Collection of Pascale & Norman Roberts Available as a Giclée Printing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1728806789672-F4PNLA51OQOG7N8U451F/Toussaint+%282%29.png Authors Blog - Carl Craig Releases Cover Art for Sale on-Line - “Le Premier des Noirs” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1728806788402-GYIU4VF3ONUFDS006FK7/Dessalines+%281%29.png Authors Blog - Carl Craig Releases Cover Art for Sale on-Line - “Emperor Jacques 1er” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1728806788332-3S13QU3KFXLZQHUCFJYX/Book+Four.png Authors Blog - Carl Craig Releases Cover Art for Sale on-Line - “The Republic & The Kingdom” https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/book-four-unveil monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d0bb1212-d239-4c55-965f-85523999e70e/PARK+AVE.jpg Authors Blog - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY IS UNVEILED TONIGHT! - Entitled; The Clash of Pétion & Christophe The Release and unveiling of Book Four and its secret cover painting by famed Miami artist, Carl Craig, is Tonight at the Doubles Club, Sherry Netherlands Hotel, Park Avenue, NYC. The event will be hosted by the prestigious QUEST MAGAZINE, with publisher/owner Chris Meigher as the master of the ceremonies. "To have a magazine host the unveiling of your new book is amazing and humbling," stated author Daniel JD Bayard. "But to have it be QUEST MAGAZINE of New York is just over the top!" Join the official Author Page and receive updates on the trip in real-time as well as the event itself where Triumph To Tragedy’s chief historian, author Jean-Bernard Bayard will also be on hand to field detailed questions on Atlantic and Haitian history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b248137c-3ed5-4553-9506-8e82c24309e8/Petion+and+Christophe.png Authors Blog - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY IS UNVEILED TONIGHT! - A divided country with a King and a President Book Four begins in 1804, a new era for the new country of Ayiti (Haiti). After 13 years of constant turmoil, the island had finally won its freedom. Jean-Jacques Dessalines had taken up the mantle as the Commander of the Revolutionary Army after the death of his mentor, Toussaint Louverture. He masterfully assembled a mighty army of 40,000 men and women to defeat Napoleon’s French army and declared Ayiti a free nation. Dessalines was joined by two other notable generals, also considered as founding fathers; Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1727598191125-NABXII2UN487IRSR0TZH/Power+Couple+Christophe+-+Petion.png Authors Blog - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY IS UNVEILED TONIGHT! - Christophe and Petion rule seperate countries in Book Four The Bayard family deftly navigated their personal lives, business endeavors, and the ever-shifting political landscape as the years passed. In a world where death and destruction loomed at every turn, they survived and thrived, determined to carve out their success despite all odds. Their days were filled with calculated risks and strategic moves, each one bringing them closer to their ultimate goal of prosperity in a time of chaos. Book Four opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/jacques-victor-christophe monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6d5acb7f-8511-405b-b60f-608863f78f60/king+and+prince+christophe.png Authors Blog - The Prince And The King - In 1816, English painter Richard Evans painted two painting of father and son, dressed nearly identicle. When King Henry ascended to the throne in March of 1811, Prince Jacques-Victor Henry Christophe was a mere seven years old but had already been given the future rank of Colonel in the army of the Northern Kingdom. So, from a tender age, the boy grew up privileged and showered with attention by his father, overcompensating for the loss of his firstborn son, François-Ferdinand Henri Christophe, who died in 1805 of Yellow Fever at the age of 11 and would have been the legitimate aire to the throne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/201114ed-d44b-4333-ac76-aff38ac30652/Young+Noble+On+Horseback+In+19th-Century+Tropical+Scene.png Authors Blog - The Prince And The King - The prince led a calvary and frequently rode through the countryside abusing his power and privelage Prince Jacques-Victor was lazy, overweight, and not prone to his studies. Concerned, the King assigned his trusted secretary, Pompée Valentin Vastey, a future Baron, as his tutor. Eventually, the baron became frustrated and the King took on the task of educating the young and restless prince himself. Jacques-Victor led a cavalry of about 100 horsemen who rode through the kingdom more in play than in work. Being as spoiled as he was, the kingdoms subjects did not take too keenly to him one day leading the kingdom. While tensions were rising in the kingdom, the King suffered a stroke leading to the fear of overthrow. King Henry committed suicide with a silver bullet and upon his death the Prince was murdered. How? Read Triumph To Tragedy Book Four https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b248137c-3ed5-4553-9506-8e82c24309e8/Petion+and+Christophe.png Authors Blog - The Prince And The King - Christophe and Petion rule seperate countries in Book Four Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe - opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/lamour-desrances-diedone monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e4e9bb4b-5106-4139-a169-d964fb500a26/Desbardes+and+Diondon.png Authors Blog - Unlikely Co-Conspirators - French Spy Desbardes & Maroon Warrior Diédoné - Diédoné never trusted the French spy and vowed to kill him if betrayed The war was over. The French were defeated. The new Governor General and Supreme Commander of the Indigenous Revolutionary Army, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, was working to bring peace and stability to Ayiti (Haiti) But not if these two men had any say about it. Desbardes was a French spy sent by the powerful French Ambassador to the United States, Louis-André Pichon, to destabilize the new government in any way he could. One of his accomplices was the maroon warrior Diédoné who had been an ally and devoted follower of Lamour Desrances before his death at the hands of Dessalines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d0026a11-553d-4f1c-9216-d1eb0bc153d6/Desrances.jpeg Authors Blog - Unlikely Co-Conspirators - French Spy Desbardes & Maroon Warrior Diédoné - Lamour Desrances was a fearless and powerful Maroon leader who defeated Dessalines in battle which would later cost him his life Desrances was born in Africa and brought to Saint-Domingue as a slave who had shortly afterward escaped for the mountains to join the maroon bands. He had mixed loyalties throughout his lifetime. At the time of the Civil War of Knives, Desrances was loyal to André Rigaud in his battle against Toussaint Louverture and was one of the few black officers in the predominantly mulatto Rigaud-loyal army. After Rigaud's defeat by Louverture, Desrances accumulated power and mobilized the maroon warriors in the mountains surrounding Port-au-Prince and Saint Marc. Following the French invasion, he changed his loyalty to the French under Général Pampile de Lacroix to fight against Dessalines' forces, defeating Dessalines’ army at the outskirts of Port-Républicain and forcing his retreat, a victory that finally convinced Toussaint to surrender to the French and seek retirement before his arrest, deportation, imprisonment, and subsequent death in France. Dessalines had made good on his word to kill Desrances by 1803. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7a605058-751f-481e-948c-9f9c1efc88c3/Two+Military+Officers+In+Elaborate+Uniforms+Engaged+Outdoors.png Authors Blog - Unlikely Co-Conspirators - French Spy Desbardes & Maroon Warrior Diédoné - Desbardes plan was three-fold. Did it work? Find out in Book Four Desbardes plan was simple; destabilize Dessalines by assassinating his top generals or making them suspicious of each other, getting French plantation owners still left on the island to support an uprising with arms and money, organize the many French soldiers who had remained on the island after the war, and recruiting retired Spanish colonial soldiers in the East to join a squadron of the French army that stayed there in waiting. You’ll have to read Book Four to find out what eventually happened. Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe - opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/toussaint-louverture-suzanne-louverture monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e392b5c7-b4fd-4dd6-af2b-35d21e071673/Toussaint+and+Suzanne+Louverture.png Authors Blog - Toussaint Louverture & The Woman Who Counseled Him - Suzanne was educated, intelligent, an avid farmer, and supporter of her husband, the Governor General of the colony Suzanne Simone Baptiste Louverture, wife of Toussaint Louverture, was a wise and well-schooled daughter of an educator. She exhibited unwavering support of her influential husband who often sought her counsel and guidance. Suzanne wrote to powerful men of all backgrounds and is considered a historical figure in her own right, embodying resistance against colonial power as a Black woman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4121131f-3392-4130-99fa-8bf7a9aa3b1e/Haitian+Soldiers+charging+into+battle.png Authors Blog - Toussaint Louverture & The Woman Who Counseled Him - Though Toussaint was not a trained military man, his organizational skills and strategy dominated any enemy in his sights Toussaint Louverture was a visionary leader and a brilliant strategist, skilled in military campaigns, diplomacy, and social reforms. He wanted his colony to thrive in international trade with a vision for CARICOM centuries before its creation. His military achievements included conquering the Spanish, British, and French colonial armies. As Governor General of Saint Domingue, he boldly united the entire island of Hispaniola after the treaty of Basel of 1795 relinquished by Spain to France, promulgated the first and only constitution in 1801, and attempted to maintain the colony as an autonomous French possession. Despite his successes, he ultimately perished in a French prison far from the tropical home he dedicated his life to. Unlike other slaves of his time, Toussaint came from African royalty and enjoyed advantages passed down from his father’s positive influence and relationship with a white plantation owner, Bayon de Libertad. Though he was already deceased by 1804, the beginning of Book Four, Toussaint makes a cameo appearance in spirit form during the death of his mentor, Bayon de Libertad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9cc54d48-2120-46be-8c87-83a977556dde/jimmy-jean-louis-toussaint-louverture-est-un-de-mes-heros.jpg Authors Blog - Toussaint Louverture & The Woman Who Counseled Him - Toussaint’s spirit is alive in Book Four Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe - opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/american-impact monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/973a42d8-548b-421f-9687-be58468d8c4d/Jefferson+and+madison.png Authors Blog - United States Politics, Policies, and Fear Impact the New Country of Ayiti - President Thomas Jefferson and successive presidents Madison and Monroe were of the slave-holding class When John Adams narrowly lost the 1800 presidential election to Thomas Jefferson, the entire paradigm of relations with the colony of Saint Domingue, the precursor to Ayiti (Haiti), changed overnight. There was a mutually beneficial trade relationship in place since 1798 through a special clause voted by the U.S. Congress called “Toussaint’s Clause” that allowed U.S. merchant vessels the ability to trade with the colony. Trade with all French colonies had been restricted due to the U.S. and France’s undeclared Quasi-War. However, in Toussaint’s brilliance, he offered Adams a clever carrot to https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1accacca-88c0-4043-907a-ebaffcd22a9b/Adams-Louverture.png Authors Blog - United States Politics, Policies, and Fear Impact the New Country of Ayiti - John Adams and Toussaint Louverture’s diplomacy and cooperation led to expanded trade introduce the agreement to the senate; Toussaint would help curb the devastating blows that French privateers (pirates) were wreaking on American trading vessels. Over 300 ships had either been sunk or stolen by the French pirates with the full backing of the French government. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8d83cf90-4899-462b-95b1-3c5725950dda/1979.113_o2-scaled-Slave-Auction.jpg Authors Blog - United States Politics, Policies, and Fear Impact the New Country of Ayiti - Sailors from the free Caribbean island of Ayiti would inspire freedom in U.S. slaves By the time Jefferson got elected, over a thousand vessels were plying the waters filled with imports and exports between the island and American ports. This worried the southern planter class immensely. Imagine a bunch of freed slaves, now sailors, arriving in the ports of Savannah Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, and others, with money in their pockets and spreading the news to U.S. Slaves that south of here was a land where it was illegal to possess slaves? Worried as these white slave-holding planters were, as well as Jefferson and his secretary of state at the time, James Madison, they did everything in their power to limit any https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3bd0951d-480a-4778-b4a9-31c84f5ccd16/constitution.jpg Authors Blog - United States Politics, Policies, and Fear Impact the New Country of Ayiti - One of the ships that would ply the waters of Saint Domingue was the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides importation of a slave movement to their southern shores of the United States. So, Jefferson and Madison recalled their navy, and most diplomats, and attempted to reduce the amount of trade between Saint Domingue and the states. But as the true capitalists they were, the merchant vessel owners continued the lucrative trade until eventually France invaded the colony to recapture it, and arrested, jailed, and murdered Toussaint Louverture. The Jefferson administration supported the French towards their goal of re-establishing slavery in the colony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9500fb31-eab3-4237-b98d-33590de76948/Battle_of_Verti%C3%A8res_in_1803_Haitian_Revolution.jpg Authors Blog - United States Politics, Policies, and Fear Impact the New Country of Ayiti - Defeat of the French Army in 1803 When Dessalines defeated the French army in 1803 and declared Ayiti independent, he had already written a kind letter to Jefferson, with the return of a captured merchant vessel as goodwill, the previous year in an attempt to open diplomatic channels. But Jefferson would have nothing of it and never gave Dessalines the courtesy of a reply or thank you for the ship. By the time of Dessalines death, Jefferson had embargoed the new country of Ayiti in 1806, crippling the nation, specifically in the Southern Republic ruled by Petion. Jefferson's embargo on Haiti was intended to isolate the new nation and prevent the spread of the Haitian revolution to the United States. He feared that recognizing Haiti's independence would inspire slave insurrections in the American South. The embargo proved difficult to enforce as U.S. Merchant ship owners grew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/24d9c718-dae3-456c-b6a3-c6023e569898/Thomas+Jefferson+at+desk.jpg Authors Blog - United States Politics, Policies, and Fear Impact the New Country of Ayiti - In Book Four, you’ll be in the offices of Jefferson, Napoleon, and more rich through trade and would deal in contraband. Trade restrictions were eventually rolled back entirely by Macon's Bill No. 2 in 1810. However, the two presidents who succeeded Jefferson; Madison, and Monroe, would continue the policy of isolating Ayiti (Haiti) in fear that the country would inspire U.S. slaves to revolt, which it did, but no U.S. slave revolts were ever successful. The United States did not recognize Haiti's independence until 1862. Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe - opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/henri-christophe-marie-louise monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/32d9fb67-1866-4f88-a962-f561eb6c56f1/Copy+of+Power+Couple+Christophe.png Authors Blog - Hail to the King and Queen - Henry Christophe & Marie-Louise - The Queen was the Stabilizing source to temper the Kings strict ways Queen Marie-Louise was the balancing force in her husband, King Henry’s kingdom. She was the daughter of slaves who purchased their freedom, built a hotel business, and obtained wealth. They sent her to France for her education. She excelled in her studies and made many European friends in Europe and Saint Domingue at her father’s hotel. Later she married Henry (formerly Henri), a former slave, who was later employed as a skilled manager at her father’s Hotel de la Couronne in Cap Français. When their first son died from Yellow Fever, Henry became bitter and resentful, accumulating an uncharacteristic tendency of brutality. The Queen was always there to calm his nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/68567ed9-88fd-4a51-b815-c539ca233898/plaque+for+queen+marie+louise.png Authors Blog - Hail to the King and Queen - Henry Christophe & Marie-Louise - Queen Marie-Louise Christophe was Celebrated in both England and Italy during the end of her life there Marie Louise departed for England for her and her two daughters’ safety upon Henry's death in 1820 and the execution of her son. She lived out the rest of her days without economic difficulties from assets Henry had deposited in the banks of London. She later moved to Pisa, Italy where she died at the age of 73, having outlived her entire family of two sons, two daughters, and her husband. In 2022, blue plaques were erected in London to honor the Queen's time in England and celebrate her legacy and a beautiful historical marker at the church of San Donnino, in Italy, installed on April 23, 2023, to honor her and her daughters. Henry (Henri) Christophe, who changed his name from the French to English spelling when emancipated, was a capable military man, a determined builder, and an efficient administrator. He established the first kingdom in the Caribbean and brought progress to his people. However, his strict governing codes caused unrest and ultimately led to the downfall of his planned dynasty. He eventually committed suicide after suffering a stroke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d6dd6646-3e1c-4294-b38e-3371e3f2a9bb/citadelle.png Authors Blog - Hail to the King and Queen - Henry Christophe & Marie-Louise - Considered the 8th Wonder of the World, the Citadelle Laferrière in Haiti was built by King Henry During his reign, King Henry built many impressive forts, palaces, schools, and infrastructure, but forced many into labor with the system of Corvée (translated as ‘Chores’) to support his kingdom's economy and build massive fortifications Born a British slave on the island of St. Christopher (St. Kitts), he escaped on a French ship, was named Henri Christophe, drafted into the French military, fought in the American Revolution, and eventually purchased his freedom through intelligence, management, and entrepreneurship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7f03e3d0-f661-4069-a81f-5e18435a1e38/Sanssouci-digital.png Authors Blog - Hail to the King and Queen - Henry Christophe & Marie-Louise - The Spectacular Sans Souci Palace is recreated from ruins by a digital artist. Much of the structure still stands today Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe - opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/jeanjunior monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fa7fd44a-8d87-42bc-91f6-964b943dd074/jean+and+m-victoire+bayard.png Authors Blog - The Bayards; Jean-Baptiste Junior and Marie-Victoire at the Mantles of Power - She was Smart, Beautiful and the Woman beside her powerful husband Marie-Victoire Bayard had to juggle the complexities of life in Port Républicain during the beginning of the new country of Ayiti. She had two daughters and a husband who lived to do anything he could to improve the lives of the people of the country through a synergetic relationship with Ayiti’s new President, Alexandre Pétion, while juggling his time running a business in the South. Junior, born in 1775, was the son of Jean-Baptiste and Marie Jasmine Bayard who had built a business in shipping, import/export, and a luxury hotel. During his lifetime, Junior learned from the best and honed the skills of politics, negotiation, and diplomacy. He became articulate in his command of persuasion, and comfortable with any crowd he spoke to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d3bb447b-dc32-4ea7-9b43-92ea05f29282/Battle-of-Santo-Domingo-%E2%80%93-6-February-1806.jpg Authors Blog - The Bayards; Jean-Baptiste Junior and Marie-Victoire at the Mantles of Power - Young Couple Living the Life of Political Power in the Young Country Asked to go into politics by Alexandre Petion during his rise to the presidency in 1806, Junior began accumulating supporters that led him to the Senate and becoming Senate President in 1816, succeeding Casimir Célestin Panayoty. Junior quickly set out to assemble loyal supporters of Petion during difficult times when the economy was stifled by a U.S. trade embargo imposed on the Southern Republic and the Northern Kingdom. In June of 1816, Junior rallied support to modify the terms of the presidency in the constitution, making Pétion president for life. Read more of these fascinating characters in Book Four. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fb46544a-6b5e-40b5-8c4d-f69209131b7b/creole+building.png Authors Blog - The Bayards; Jean-Baptiste Junior and Marie-Victoire at the Mantles of Power - Book Four - The Clash of Petion & Christophe Releases October 8, 2024 Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe - opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/alrexandre-petion-marie-madeleine-lachenais monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/70a6fff4-523c-4599-85e7-c5d755fc010a/Petion+and+Joute.png Authors Blog - Pétion and the President of Two Presidents - Smart, Cunning, Resourceful - Joute dominated the political scene in the early 1800’s Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, affectionately known as “Joute”, was the mistress of presidents Pétion and Boyer. She was the daughter of a white French Colonel and a black socialite mother. She honed her strategic skills to achieve political goals and is known for her ability to influence presidents and various members of parliament. She was nicknamed "The President of Two Presidents" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3cfc7ad5-e038-4c21-8ea6-6cef945919b3/boyer.jpg Authors Blog - Pétion and the President of Two Presidents - Without Joute, Boyer may not have become President due to her impact and co-ruled Haiti for 37 years, perhaps the largest timespan of any woman. She was smart, cunning, beautiful, and resourceful. She opened the first orphanages in Haiti and helped place Petion’s replacement - Jean-Pierre Boyer - to become the next president. Pétion was a natural leader, drawing both men and women to his cause. He fought for the rights of blacks and gens de couleur working to dismantle colonial hierarchy and assisted Simón Bolívar in the South American Revolution. Statues in many South American countries pay tribute to him as this one is shown in Columbia. However, his tenure was marked by divisions and accusations of self-serving goals. Pétion was unique as he was born free, unlike the others who were born slaves. His parents were a wealthy white Frenchman and a free mulatto woman. This afforded him the best schooling in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/db4724db-7d88-4498-abd9-f7b3abb44392/petion+statue.jpg Authors Blog - Pétion and the President of Two Presidents - Petion’s Impact throughout South America was immense France. He later served as a distinguished officer in the French army skilled in artillery, and was part of the expedition sent by Napoleon to retake the colony. When he learned that Napoleon’s real goal was to re-establish slavery, he switched sides and joined the Indigenous Army, serving under Dessalines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ebdc9c45-930f-4373-ac66-ccf1542d3c20/christophe2.png Authors Blog - Pétion and the President of Two Presidents - Christophe & Pétion Clashed Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe - opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/dessalines-and-marieclaire monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/832cdc8d-bf10-414a-8d54-ace9f1a73718/Power+Couple+Dessalines.png Authors Blog - Dessalines and Marie Claire in Triumph To Tragedy Book Four - From Slave to Emperor, there was only one woman who could balance him Marie-Claire was the only person who could tame her husband's brutal and controlling nature. During the 1800 siege of Jacmel, she convinced him to open some roads for the wounded, leading a procession with supplies back to the city for their care, and setting up food kitchens to relieve some of the suffering from war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/27711d14-2abb-4974-ab9b-b66557a737dc/Dessalines+on+horse.jpg Authors Blog - Dessalines and Marie Claire in Triumph To Tragedy Book Four - Dessalines Had a Deep Reverence For Women Dessalines, scarred from slavery, was a fierce leader dedicated to independence. He had a deep respect for women, derived from being raised and taught battlefield skills by his adopted Aunt Toya, though of no blood relation. His methods were controversial, albeit extremely effective. It enabled him to cement the foundation of a free nation. However, his legacy was tainted by his ruthlessness and his reign ended with an assassin's bullet. He did not have the advantage of education and worked the harsh conditions of the sugar cane fields, facing corporal punishment regularly. Despite rising to commodore, a slave driver himself, he harbored a deep hatred for slave owners which motivated many atrocities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9500fb31-eab3-4237-b98d-33590de76948/Battle_of_Verti%C3%A8res_in_1803_Haitian_Revolution.jpg Authors Blog - Dessalines and Marie Claire in Triumph To Tragedy Book Four - Book Four Begins on Independence Day 1804 1804 began a new era for the new country of Ayiti. After 13 years of constant turmoil, the island had finally won its freedom. Jean-Jacques Dessalines had taken up the mantle as the Commander of the Revolutionary Army after the death of his mentor, Toussaint Louverture. He masterfully assembled a mighty army of 40,000 men and women to defeat Napoleon’s French army and declared Ayiti a free nation. Dessalines was joined by two other notable generals, also considered as founding fathers; Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b248137c-3ed5-4553-9506-8e82c24309e8/Petion+and+Christophe.png Authors Blog - Dessalines and Marie Claire in Triumph To Tragedy Book Four - Christophe & Pétion Clashed Book Four opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/jean-amp-marie-bayard-in-book-four monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7307f936-00be-4527-a0f6-1ccd3b41c67c/Power+Couple+Christophe+-+Petion.png Authors Blog - Jean & Marie Bayard in Triumph to Tragedy Book Four - Despite All Odds - Jean and Marie Survive and Thrive By the time Book Four begins on New Year’s morning in 1804, Jean and Marie had carved out a solid life for themselves. They were introduced in Book One back in 1771 as the young 21-year-olds who fell in love during a steamy romance while Jean was in the French military at the time, on duty from the French territories in Louisiana to colonies in the Caribbean. Jean fought in the famed Battle of Savanna during the American Revolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b1ea8b20-7050-4b37-bc62-686de54269fe/Toussaint+Louverture+reading.jpg Authors Blog - Jean & Marie Bayard in Triumph to Tragedy Book Four - Jean and Marie interact with emerging heroes of the time like Toussaint Louverture While Jean was away, Marie gave birth to their son, Jean-Baptiste Junior, awaiting her love to come home. When he did, they began building a business ranging from import/export, a shipping company, and a luxury hotel during 30-years in a tumultuous colony that experienced an uprising, slave revolution, invasions by the Spanish and British armies and the rise of leaders like Toussaint Louverture, Henry Christophe, Alexandre Petion, and https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9500fb31-eab3-4237-b98d-33590de76948/Battle_of_Verti%C3%A8res_in_1803_Haitian_Revolution.jpg Authors Blog - Jean & Marie Bayard in Triumph to Tragedy Book Four - The Final Defeat of the French Army - The Battle of Vertières others. In Book Four, the Bayard family deftly navigates their personal lives, business endeavors, and the ever-shifting political landscape as the years pass. In a world where death and destruction loom at every turn, they will survive and thrive, determined to carve out their success despite all odds. Their days will be filled with calculated risks and strategic moves, each one bringing them closer to their ultimate goal of prosperity in a time of chaos. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/triumph-to-tragedy-book-four-cover-painting-remains-secret monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fb90133b-74dc-4fe5-a6df-5ea32b67e1e6/Copy+of+BOOK+4+CONCEPT+WHITE.png Authors Blog - TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY BOOK FOUR COVER PAINTING IS UNDER WRAPS - Painting created by famed Miami Haitian Artist Carl Craig On the heels of the Award-Winning Triumph To Tragedy Book Three, released last October 2023, Book Four of the saga is scheduled for release just a year later on October 8, 2024, at the iconic Sherry Netherland Hotel on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Quest Magazine of New York will host the event at the Doubles Club located within the hotel, with a guest list of VIP magazine subscribers expressing a distinct interest in historical novels. “I am so appreciative of Chris Meigher, publisher of Quest Magazine, for this honor and the support he has given me these past few years,” stated the book’s author Daniel Bayard. “From the very beginning of this project with Book One, Chris has been enlightened by the history and encouraged me to pursue the telling of this history to not only his audience but to the public at large. During the event, the cover of Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe will be unveiled including the actual commissioned painting for the cover by Carl Craig which he entitled “La Force ne fait pas l’Union.” The title evokes a profound historical reflection on the fragile unity that followed Haiti’s hard-won independence. The painting’s narrative highlights the division between two key figures, General Henri Christophe and General Alexandre Pétion, whose differing visions for the new nation set the stage for conflict rather than cohesion. Despite their shared victory over colonial oppression, their inability to unite in governance is a central theme of the painting and the book itself. “The painting captures the somber mood of a young nation at a crossroads, using dark, muted tones to symbolize the uncertainty and disillusionment that shadowed Haiti's early years of independence,” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6a602f16-cef9-41fa-90d2-031c0d17e6e1/Carl-Craig-Haitian-Artist-IMG_7651-scaled.jpg Authors Blog - TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY BOOK FOUR COVER PAINTING IS UNDER WRAPS - “Overall, the painting serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous path of newly independent nations” … Carl Craig explained artist Carl Craig of the work. “The conflicting leadership styles of Christophe, the self-proclaimed king, and Pétion, the mulatto president, reflect their divergent influences from the European military cultures of that era.” No one, except the artist, the author, and historian Jean-Bernard Bayard, who collaborated on the project, has seen the painting as of yet, leaving that first look to the guests of Quest Magazine in October. Also on the cover are the significant influence of women, such as Marie-Madeleine “Joute” Lachenais and Marie-Louise Coidavid, are also notable. These women, who played crucial roles during the independence struggle, continued to wield their power of influence, guiding and supporting their respective leaders. “The piercing look in their eyes is a confirmation of the warrior mentality that dominates their being,” Carl interjects. At the base of the painting is The Citadelle Laferrière, the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere, which remains an enduring symbol of Haitian liberty and resistance. It stands as a guardian over the nation’s hard-won freedom from slavery. It represents the enduring spirit of liberty. Despite internal divisions and shattered dreams of unity, this cornerstone continues to prevail. “Overall, the painting serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous path of newly independent nations, where the fight for freedom does not always guarantee unity or peace,” reminded Carl. See Carl Craig’s fabulous works of art at his Maison Exquise. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/introducing-book-four-of-triumph-to-tragedy-series monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1717698679673-Q8C43AAERCJWR8BIK726/chavanne.jpeg Authors Blog - The Story Behind the Triumph To Tragedy Series of Historic Novels - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes inspired the march towards freedom Book Four begins on January 1st, 1804, the beginning of a new era for the island of Ayiti, (spelling later changed to Haiti). After 13 years of constant turmoil and war sparked by the first insurrection led by Vincent Oge and Jean-Baptiste Chavannes in 1790, the island was finally on the brink of freedom in the precursor French colony of Saint Domingue. Oge's motivations were rooted in gaining voting rights for the Gens de Couleur, while Chavannes fought for true abolition and the liberation of all slaves. However, their revolution would ultimately fail and cost them their lives. In his final moments, Chavannes called for all slaves to rise and fight for their freedom. No one can say for certain if this call to arms was the defining moment that sparked the Haitian Revolution, but it cannot be denied that August of 1791 ushered in a pivotal event. The sound of drums filled the air as voices chanted and danced around ceremonial fires, igniting a fire within the hearts of those who had been enslaved. A voodoo ceremony led by Oungan Boukman and Mambo Priestess Cecile Fatimah empowered 80,000 slaves from the Plaine du Nord to rise against their oppressors. This was only the beginning of a long and bloody battle for https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1717707042233-8DCYDMTZKPNIB0CYN6ZT/toussaint+on+horse.jpeg Authors Blog - The Story Behind the Triumph To Tragedy Series of Historic Novels - Toussaint Louverture, perhaps one of the most incredible generals of the era freedom and independence that would shape the history of Haiti forever. Over thirteen tumultuous years, the land underwent a series of unprecedented events that would forever shape its destiny. A fierce internal revolution with the French led to an invasion and subsequent expulsion by the British and Spanish forces. This was followed by a brutal civil war, and finally an invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte in an attempt to re-enslave the people of African descent who had fought so fiercely for their freedom. Amidst this chaotic chain of events, emerged a quartet of founding fathers: Toussaint Louverture, who never sought complete independence from France but instead desired an autonomous colony that could govern itself and freely trade with any nation. He rose to become head of the military and Governor General of the colony, leading his army against General Charles Leclerc's occupation forces until he was ultimately captured and put to death in a French prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f784ef8e-3e81-4fbb-87c6-c8316b259e69/dessalines.jpeg Authors Blog - The Story Behind the Triumph To Tragedy Series of Historic Novels - General Jean-Jacques Dessalines vanquished the army of Napoleon After Louverture's death, Jean-Jacques Dessalines took up the mantle and assembled a mighty army of 40,000 men and women organized into divisions. They successfully defeated the French army and declared Haiti a free nation. Dessalines was joined by two other notable generals and also considered as founding fathers, Henry Christophe and Alexandre Petion. As the years passed, the Bayard family deftly navigated their personal lives, business endeavors, and the ever-shifting political landscape. In a world where death and destruction loomed at every turn, they not only survived but thrived, determined to carve out their success despite all odds. Their days were filled with calculated risks and strategic moves, each one bringing them closer to their ultimate goal of prosperity in a time of chaos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/df190485-075b-4f81-be2f-1655934add7e/petion+and+christophe.jpg Authors Blog - The Story Behind the Triumph To Tragedy Series of Historic Novels - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe Book Four opens on New Year's Day, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaives, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal protagonist begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation in their newly named country, Ayiti. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/about-toussaint-louverture monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9cc54d48-2120-46be-8c87-83a977556dde/jimmy-jean-louis-toussaint-louverture-est-un-de-mes-heros.jpg Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - Slave to General https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a5b49b3f-832b-4452-9001-37ccb6e850b1/toussaint.png Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - Of Royal Blood? Was Toussaint of Royal Blood? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/09b8bd82-f869-4fee-830c-56a2af9672e9/Adams+and+Toussaint.png Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - U.S. Diplomacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4fe57562-7bdd-43ee-ba2d-141b8ac2ce7f/toussaint-stedman.png Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - Leadership Traits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fbc9168b-7483-41ee-8756-3df8d96d79b0/Book+1+Cover.png Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - Romance & Revolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1699920138982-IJW9LY51DUK3MYIUON6Q/toussaint+concept+%283%29.png Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - The Rise of Louverture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f0143098-62ee-482d-8768-ea2f8d5541b5/Cover+Ready+Kindle.jpg Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - The Fall of Toussaint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1702415036197-OBODOFWWBDDRTBEJFCCM/3-books-400px.png Authors Blog - About Toussaint Louverture - SAVE ON 3-BOOK SET SAVE 30% ON 3-BOOK LIBRARY. 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SAVE ON 3-BOOK SET SAVE 30% ON 3-BOOK LIBRARY. USE CODE “SPECIAL” Click here to Buy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4fe57562-7bdd-43ee-ba2d-141b8ac2ce7f/toussaint-stedman.png Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - Louverture; An Identity Leader I am a believer and applier of Stedman Graham’s Identity Leadership studies, as described in his book of the same name. The author has taught me to look for leaders who exemplify Identity Leadership traits to grow myself by learning how and why they did it. One such example is Toussaint Louverture, the 18th-century leader of the then-French colony of Saint-Domingue, the precursor to the nation of Haiti. He is a man that I consider one of the greatest leaders of all time. As Graham so eloquently points out, an identity leader must first go through a process of self-actualization, a theory developed by Abraham Maslow and his hierarchy of needs, which the author illustrates as the highest level of psychological development to facilitate your potential to be fully realized. In the case of Toussaint Louverture, the man was born into slavery but never allowed bondage to label him or define who he was. He had a deep understanding of self, nourished in the fact that his grandfather was a king, and his father a prince, once a challenger for the throne of the Allada people, located in what is now present-day South Benin, West Africa. Toussaint grew up a slave on the Breda plantation in the north of the French colony, eventually to be named Haiti, in the mid-1700s. From early in life, he was an overachiever; an active learner, and a sponge for knowledge with the ability to be an independent thinker and self-starter of activity. He was small for his age and nicknamed Fatras Bâton (feeble stick) by those on the plantation. He got into trouble by https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/46c91c19-9e51-40ab-b2a7-73f6f6958d3d/Indigot-farm_St-Domingue-credit-Louverture-Project.jpg Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - The Ghost of the Savannah standing up to young white workers, often getting into fights, when he would stand up for himself and other slaves. By his teenage years, he had become a skilled equestrian, nicknamed Le fantôme de la savane (The ghost of the savannah), because he was so fast. He earned the trust and respect of his owner, Bayon de Libertad, who made him a coachman for his family. Libertad respected Toussaint for always protecting his peers and the assets of the plantation, at one point chasing after and throwing the family’s attorney off a horse that he had taken off the property without permission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a5e33a08-4b2e-449f-aea0-a42ce0316d84/missionary.jpg Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - A skilled natural healer Toussaint went on to study medicine and combined the methods of the Jesuit hospitals with the island’s herbal medicine. He became a veterinarian and healer of the workforce, and an innovator in the art of natural medicine and the art of healing with herbs, roots, and leaves. He later became a theologian and devout Catholic. He built relationships easily and developed into a trusted leader of the workforce enabling him to be a skilled manager. So valuable was Toussaint to Libertad, that he was eventually freed from slavery without compensation. Libertad even assisted Toussaint in launching his own plantation business. Never forgetting his roots, Toussaint used his profits to purchase his family and friends out of slavery until the beginning of the first slave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/299cc205-fa35-4bf2-9005-d7fe150f4b0d/Battle_of_Verti%C3%A8res_in_1803_Haitian_Revolution.jpg Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - From healer to soldier revolts of 1791. Bayon de Libertad’s kindness and generosity were never forgotten by Toussaint and repaid by saving his life and that of the entire family from the violence of the slave rebellion. Toussaint was recruited into the slave army as a healer. His ability to quickly adapt, learn, understand, and embraced the enormous changes occurring during that historical period enabled him to transition into a commander of military troops, quickly outpacing the performance of his superiors who had joined the Spanish in the East to fight the French in the West. Toussaint won many battles and conquered large swaths of the French colony resulting in being bestowed military honors by the King of Spain, elevating him to the top commander of the Spanish auxiliaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0f0da5ff-b793-4a59-8565-ca1b961461a3/louverture.jpg Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - Embracing and harnessing change Toussaint mastered the art of warfare, continuously learning new fighting skills from his European colleagues and tactics of jungle warfare from African Maroons, enabling him to recruit, organize, and train a lethal fighting force. When France abolished slavery in 1794, Spain continued the practice. Toussaint embraced the new change, stuck to his moral convictions, and joined with the French. With his army of over 2,000 men, Toussaint reclaimed the lands he had once conquered and returned them to the French flag. When Britain invaded the weakened https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9cc54d48-2120-46be-8c87-83a977556dde/jimmy-jean-louis-toussaint-louverture-est-un-de-mes-heros.jpg Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - His rise to Colonial Governor-General French colony to capture their riches and re-enslave the blacks, Toussaint waged war against the finest British generals, forcing them to flee the land and sign a peace treaty under his terms. For his continued success and valor, the French named him Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and Governor-General of the colony. Toussaint marched towards his vision and goal of re-establishing the economy, burdened by years of strife, and developed a labor system of compensation to replace slavery to boost production, even though unpopular with both the ex-slaves and the planter class alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/78cc20a1-0be7-418d-a1cc-a64d145686b6/tarrest.png Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - Willing to take risks to reach his goals Against the will of the French government, he invited white planter emigres to return to the island to reinvest in their dormant plantations, as well as entice local free people of color and ex-slaves to work in unison with each other towards his vision of peace and prosperity. Many political rivals attempted to usurp his power, both militarily and politically, but Toussaint bested them all, sending most into exile in the process. He eventually merged the French West and the Spanish East of Hispaniola into one colony and formed a committee to create an autonomous constitution for the colony with representatives from both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/74998006-4448-43e0-afc1-664b4e37ea57/1680005286994.jpg Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - Diplomat and international problem solver When the Quasi-War broke out between France and the United States, French pirates began to menace American vessels, sinking or stealing over 300 of them. The United States retaliated by outlawing trade with all French colonies, including Saint-Domingue, to cripple France economically. Toussaint immediately saw this change as an opportunity and sought a solution, sending a diplomatic envoy to President John Adams without French government approval, not with hat in hand to plead for mercy, but offering a solution to America’s piracy problem; Toussaint would fight the pirates and Adam’s would open free trade to the colony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b332c219-fe1f-41fb-9fba-32919b8aa316/Congress_voting_independence.jpg Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - Toussaint’s Clause in the U.S. Congress In 1798, the United States Congress enacted legislation that was quickly nicknamed “Toussaint’s Clause”, enabling the Adams administration to open trade, diplomatic channels, and conduct business with Toussaint’s administration if Toussaint protected American interests. Trade flourished, the economy quickly rebounded, and within a year over 1,000 ships were plying the Caribbean waters between the U.S. and Saint-Domingue. Soon, he would broker a tripartite agreement with Great Britain as well. Unfortunately, history was forever changed by Napoleon Bonaparte who had just engineered a coup d’etat in France. He became infuriated by Toussaint’s autonomous governance, the unauthorized constitution, and a letter of introduction to him from Toussaint that contained the phrase, "From the first of the Blacks to the first of the Whites." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/069ba01b-3655-40c7-82cf-a27707731b56/1673694788766.png Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. - Napoleon set out to conquer him Napoleon mounted the largest invasion force in history to rein in the colony’s government and military, as well as his secret plan to reintroduce slavery. It began with 112 ships, 37,000 initial soldiers, and sailors, and eventually grew to an expeditionary occupation force of 80,000 over the next two years. Toussaint would soon be arrested and sent to die in a French prison as he refused to be subjugated to Napoleon and predicted the dictator’s ambition to re-enslave his free citizens. This is just part of the amazing story of Toussaint Louverture, an identity leader of the 18th century who fully understood who he was, recognized his strengths and weaknesses, laid out a clear vision to better the lives of his people, was a self-starter, sought appropriate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c4511e3e-4411-41a2-865a-1a49b9d3376e/Untitled+%288.5+x+5.5+in%29.png Authors Blog - CASE STUDY: The Identity Leadership of Toussaint Louverture. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/haitis-independence-belongs-to-all-african-atlantics monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fcfa83a0-857d-4f01-bcde-5180777ca742/boston+tea+party.jpg Authors Blog - Haiti’s Independence to be Celebrated by the entire African-Atlantic Community - Similar to celebrating the U.S. Revolution John goes to a public middle school in California and studies his nation’s revolution for independence. Malia does the same in Hawaii, Tyronne in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Chelsea in Sandusky, Ohio. They all are taught lessons of the Boston Tea Party, the first Continental Congress, and the Declaration of Independence. However, California, Hawaii, the Virgin Islands, and Ohio were not even created at the time of independence, but they now adopt American history as their own, as they are Americans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/326415e1-dfbc-4b4d-95ba-d8c3a369a33e/slaves.jpg Authors Blog - Haiti’s Independence to be Celebrated by the entire African-Atlantic Community - 12.8 million people in 400 years With that concept in mind, the Atlantic Slave Trade, encompassing 400 years during the 16th through 19th centuries, saw upwards of 12.8 million Africans transported to the Caribbean, and to the North, Central, and South Americas, creating a vast forced migration of enslaved Africans to the Atlantic area. In essence, making them all African-Americans, but since the United States has adopted the term African-Americans, we will designate all as African-Atlantic people. Over the centuries, there were many isolated, yet unsuccessful, slave uprisings in these different lands attempting to free enslaved Africans in the Atlantic, but only one was successful – the slave revolt in Saint-Domingue in the 19th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/299cc205-fa35-4bf2-9005-d7fe150f4b0d/Battle_of_Verti%C3%A8res_in_1803_Haitian_Revolution.jpg Authors Blog - Haiti’s Independence to be Celebrated by the entire African-Atlantic Community - The first and only successful slave revolution in the world Through an organized insurrection of African-Atlantic enslaved persons partnering with the free Gens de Couleur (free people of color), and abolitionist whites as well, the Armée Indigène (Indigenous Army) of Saint-Domingue was able to defeat Napoleon’s French Army at the end of 1803. Its founding leaders declared the free and independent nation of Ayti (Haiti) on January 1, 1804, and defended its territory from aggression and conquest from other colonial powers. So, just as any American can claim the U.S. Revolution as their own, even if they reside in a state non-existent at the time, so can all African-Atlantic people of any country in the American Atlantic stake a claim that the slave revolution in Haiti was indeed also their own, whether their current country existed at the time of it or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a26528ee-89b8-4317-ad9a-2731afe52c01/3190638.jpg Authors Blog - Haiti’s Independence to be Celebrated by the entire African-Atlantic Community - Article 44 guaranteed freedom to any who came to her shores Haiti represents to the African-Atlantic people the very catalyst that inaugurated the systematic deconstruction of slavery throughout the Americas and the Caribbean for the following 60 years. During this era, Haitian leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines invited all African-Atlantic people to Haiti in 1804, King Henry Christophe in 1811 sought to relocate black U.S. freedmen to Haiti, and slaves who commandeered ships set sail for Haiti to seek freedom. Slave owners were confronted by President Alexandre Pétion, who invoked article 44 of the 1816 Haitian constitution, to declare Haiti as free soil, providing freedom and citizenship to any slave who arrived on her shores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8fbdc334-e6bf-4c0b-8a6e-bb2eaa961800/Simon-Bolivar-on-a-Horse.jpg Authors Blog - Haiti’s Independence to be Celebrated by the entire African-Atlantic Community - Haiti sought to abolish slavery in Latin America with Bolivar But Haiti was not just free soil for slaves on the run; it was also a sanctuary for revolutionaries, including Simón Bolívar, the man who would become known for being the liberator of what was then Spanish America. Pétion gave Bolívar a warm reception in 1815, armed him with at least 1,000 rifles, munitions, supplies, a printing press, and hundreds of Haitian sailors and soldiers to fight for Latin American freedom on one condition: that Bolívar would abolish slavery in the new republic he sought to found. Reportedly, Haiti inspired and even encouraged numerous other slave uprisings on all continents, such as Denmark Vesey’s failed revolt encompassing thousands of Freedom Fighters in Charleston, South Carolina in 1822, wherein they planned to commandeer ships from the harbor and set sail for Haiti, with Haitian help. Of course, Haiti would pay a huge price for these initiatives as the colonial powers of France, Britain, Spain, and even the United States conspired to contain the freedom of slaves within Haiti’s shores by embargoing the nation to prevent it from exporting its revolution to their colonies. The last embargo was lifted from Haiti in 1862, a devastating price to pay for the fledging nation. But that is another story indeed. As inspiring as the American experiment in independence was, and is, to United States citizens, so should the Haitian revolution be as inspiring to all Caribbean, North American, and Latin Americans of African slave descent, be it black or of mixed race – that includes any person who has a tint of black blood in their veins since their ancestors were once brought to the Americas against their will as a slave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ac3a53b2-540e-4fdc-982a-4eb580fb815e/soldier+and+girls.png Authors Blog - Haiti’s Independence to be Celebrated by the entire African-Atlantic Community - This is our Collective African-Atlantic Celebration! The only thing that differentiates African-Atlantic people is the destination their slave ship was bound for when their ancestors boarded it in Africa. In essence, an African-Atlantic of New York may have a direct blood relative in Rio de Janeiro, Caracas, Cuba, Haiti, or any other once slave-holding nation of the time. So, let us all together celebrate Haiti’s 220th year of independence as our own, collective African-Atlantic independence in the Americas. For, in essence, the Haitian Revolution is the African-Atlantic Revolution, and it rightfully belongs to us all. Ayti was just the first and only nation to successfully achieve their slave revolt, and pay the ultimate price as a result, which inspired slave emancipation for future generations throughout all of the Americas until freedom was finally a reality for all African-Atlantic people. Written by Daniel Bayard Author of Triumph To Tragedy https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/hinchecathedral monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4dae83c5-5db5-423c-9552-dda04da82d1b/cathedral-Hinche.jpg Authors Blog - The 500 Year Old Cathedral in Hinche, Haiti - The Cathedral still stands after 5 Centuries This is one of the oldest catholic churches in Haiti and the oldest cathedral on the island of Hispaniola. It is located in Hinche, Haiti It is a tourist attraction as it is over 500 years old. The saint in front of the catholic church in Hinche is Immaculee Conception. in Hinche they call the saint, Manman Marie. This cathedral in Hinche was built in 1503 by order of Frey Nicolás de Ovando (1460 – 1511). He was a Spanish soldier from a noble family and a Knight of the Order of Alcántara, a military order of Spain, and became Governor of Hispaniola from 1502 until 1509. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/430e83c1-2762-4c15-b56d-41cd4a61ac5f/Nicol%C3%A1s_de_Ovando_y_C%C3%A1ceres.jpg Authors Blog - The 500 Year Old Cathedral in Hinche, Haiti - Built by a brutal Spanish administration He was sent by the Spanish crown to investigate the administration of Francisco de Bobadilla and re-establish order. His administration subdued rebellious Spaniards and completed the brutal genocide of the native Taíno population of Hispaniola. When Ovando arrived in Hispaniola in 1502, he found the once-peaceful natives in revolt. Ovando and his subordinates ruthlessly suppressed this rebellion through a series of bloody campaigns, including the Jaragua Massacre and Higüey Massacre. Ovando’s administration in Hispaniola became notorious for its cruelty toward the native Taíno. Estimates of the Taino population at the time of the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492 vary, with Anderson Córdova giving a maximum of 500,000 people inhabiting the island. By the 1507 census, according to Bartolomé de las Casas, battlefield slaughter, enslavement, and disease had reduced the native population to 60,000 people, and the decline continued. In 1501, Ovando ordered the first importation of Spanish-speaking black slaves into the Americas, thus the beginning of African slave commerce on the island. After the conquests made by his lieutenants including Juan Ponce de León and Juan de Esquivel, Ovando founded several cities on Hispaniola. He also developed the mining industry, introduced the cultivation of sugar cane with plants imported from the Canary Islands, and commissioned expeditions of discovery and conquest throughout the Caribbean. Ovando allowed Spanish settlers to use the natives in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f04b591a-dc2d-442e-8e3f-bd24cb0b6494/arawak-tribe.png Authors Blog - The 500 Year Old Cathedral in Hinche, Haiti - The Spanish were responsible for the Extinction of the Native Taino Indians forced labor, a system known as encomienda, to provide food for the colonists and for ships returning to Spain. Hundreds of thousands of Taíno died while forced to extract gold from the nearby mines. Pursuant to a deathbed promise he made to his wife Queen Isabella I, King Ferdinand II of Aragon recalled Ovando to Spain in 1509 to answer for his treatment of the native people. Diego Columbus, the brother of Christopher Columbus, was appointed his successor as governor, but the Spanish Crown permitted Ovando to retain possession of the property he brought back from the Americas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - The 500 Year Old Cathedral in Hinche, Haiti - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/sanite-blair monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d0c632bb-0e86-46e7-9712-ecf5fd1fa8a1/Sanite+belair.jpg Authors Blog - Sanité Bélair - The Tigress of the Haitian Revolution - “Viv Libète aba esklavaj!” (“Live Liberty, Down with slavery!”) Sanité Bélair (born Suzanne Bélair), was a Haitian freedom fighter and revolutionary during the Haitian Revolution. Jean-Jacques Dessalines described her as “a tigress,” It is believed that Sanité Bélair was born in 1781, in what is now known as L’Artibonite. Sanité was born a Gens de Couleur (free person of color). Gens de Couleur, which included black and mixed-race people of Saint Domingue, had many restrictions but were allowed to receive some education and own land. In 1796 at the age of 15, she married Charles Belair, the nephew and lieutenant under the leader of the Haitian revolution, Toussaint Louverture. Sanité was already a soldier. Sanité became a sergeant and later a lieutenant during the conflict with French troops of the Saint-Domingue expedition and commanded male and female troops under her. Her exact reason for joining the revolutionary army was never explicitly stated but it is understood that she wanted to help Haiti claim its independence. Together, she and her husband were responsible for the uprising of almost the entire enslaved population of L’Artibonite against their enslavers. Fighting bravely in her last assault, Sanité was hounded by the French army into retreat and was captured. Upon hearing of her capture, her husband Charles handed himself over to the French army, not wanting to be separated from her. On October 5th, 1802, they both received the death sentence; Sanité was sentenced to death by decapitation, a merciful way to execute female prisoners of war, and Charles by firing squad. She refused to die by decapitation and demanded to be executed in the manner of a soldier, just like her husband, whom she had witnessed being executed by firing squad. Photo: Actress Tico Armand in Sanite Bélair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1d3be6bc-a273-4df1-8ff5-ab9b6834cc2c/HHM-10-Gourdes-Sanite-Belair-9144WEB-650x420.jpg Authors Blog - Sanité Bélair - The Tigress of the Haitian Revolution - Sanité Bélair featured on the 10-gourde banknote Reportedly, she walked to her death with bravery and defiance, refusing to wear a blindfold. She shouted to the people “Viv Libète anba esklavaj!” (“Live Liberty, Down with slavery!”), who of course was forced to watch the scene, in an attempt to dispel the idea of continuing the revolution. Their deaths however did not deter the revolutionaries, who continued fighting. Sanité was 21 and her husband Charles 24 at the time of their death. Sanité is formally recognized by the Haitian Government as a National Heroine of Haiti. In 2004, she was featured on the 10-gourde banknote of the Haitian currency for the “Bicentennial of Haiti” Commemorative series. She was the only woman depicted in the series, and the second woman ever (after Catherine Flon) to be depicted on a Haitian banknote. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Sanité Bélair - The Tigress of the Haitian Revolution - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/jean-jacques-dessalines monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/38ed171d-ecd1-4608-8045-34b1c8c2bdb2/JJ.png Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor One of, if not the founding father of Haiti, is undoubtedly Jean-Jacques Dessalines. To some, he is one of the reasons why Haiti was stymied in its early development due to his ferocious brutality towards the white French population right after the new republic declared independence in 1804. For others, this brutality was necessary to ensure that the world knew of the determination of its leader to destroy all who threatened it. No matter which side of the controversy you position yourself, there is no question that without Dessalines, the Republic of Haiti would probably not have been created. So who was this man? Dessalines was born into slavery with the name of Duclos on Cormier, a plantation near Grande-Riviere-du-Nord, Saint-Domingue. His enslaved father had adopted the surname from his owner Henri Duclos. The names of Jean-Jacques's parents and their region of origin in Africa are a mystery, but probably west or central West Africa. Dessalines labored in the Cormier sugarcane fields where the 7-day, 12-hour work week was as brutal as the punishment for non-conformance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/5d4e9c12-aa05-4ecd-aaf4-6845e55f2ad1/cormier.jpg Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor - Rising to the rank of Foreman on the Cormier Plantation It was reported that his body had welts from whippings received as a young man. It is there that he rose to the rank of Commandeur, a foreman or slave driver until he was about 30 years old. While at Cormier Dessalines became close with Victoria Tòya Montou who he referred to as his aunt, though there was no direct biological link. Montou was reportedly a skilled warrior, midwife, and healer believed to have been born in the Kingdom of Dahomey, in present-day Benin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/571256f3-6a02-4618-b229-5048b80ff0ab/Tante_Toya.png Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor - His Aunt Toya provided his first military training Some sources indicate that she was a soldier there. It is unclear precisely when she was abducted and enslaved, or when she arrived in Haiti. She organized several rebellions before the momentous meeting at Bois Caiman in 1791, the spark of the rebellion, and reportedly gave Dessalines his early military training though it is not known if Dessalines participated in any of these early battles. Still enslaved, Jean-Jacques was bought by a man with the last name of Dessalines, an affranchi (meaning a slave freed in his lifetime), who assigned his surname to Jean-Jacques. From then on he was called Jean-Jacques Dessalines. He worked for that master for about three years. Dessalines kept this name after he gained his freedom. He joined in the slave uprising of 1791 that began in the Plaine-du-Nord and was the chief lieutenant to Toussaint Louverture and fought valiantly under him. Years later, at the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot against the French, Dessalines rallied his troops and declared "I want to keep with me only brave men. Let those who want to become French slaves come out of the fort. Let those, on the contrary, who wish to die as free men, rank themselves around me" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/230a735e-f726-4d2f-8f88-adee5cb68e28/revolution.jfif Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor - Switching Sides to the French However, after the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot, Dessalines defected from his long-time ally Louverture and briefly sided with French General Leclerc who at the time was coaxing the black generals over to the French side. In 1802 Louverture was betrayed, captured, and sent to prison in France where he died. Several historians attribute Dessalines as being at least partially responsible for Louverture's arrest, as later did Louverture's son Isaac. Thereafter, Dessalines defected from the French army along with many of the black officers after they learned that Napoleon Bonaparte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/bf3309d4-f7c5-48c5-b8d2-cafaf3eda7f1/army.jpg Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor was going to re-establish slavery in the colony after doing so in Martinique. He became the leader of the revolution and Général-Chef de l'Armée Indigène in May 1803. Dessaline's forces defeated the French army at the Battle of Vertières on November 18, 1803. Saint-Domingue was declared independent on November 29th and then as the independent Republic of Haiti, derived from the indigenous name from Ayiti (land of mountains) on January 1, 1804. Haiti became the first country in the Americas to permanently abolish slavery. Dessalines was chosen by a council of generals to assume the office of governor-general. He ordered the genocidal 1804 massacre of the https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b13b84db-0482-4662-9118-63607dbb3953/polish.jfif Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor - "After what I have done in the South, if the citizens do not rise up, it is because they are not men" remaining European population in Haiti, many of whom were French, resulting in the deaths of between 3,000 and 5,000 people, including women and children. He excluded from the massacre Corsecans, teachers, doctors, and pharmacists as well as surviving Polish Legionnaires, who had defected from the French legion to become allied with the enslaved Africans, as well as the Germans who did not take part in the slave trade. He granted them full citizenship under the constitution and classified them as Noir (Black), the new ruling ethnicity. Tensions remained with the minority of Mulatto Gens de Couleur, especially in the South where Dessalines had conducted an extermination campaign in 1801 during the Civil War of Knives. He is credited with declaring "After what I have done in the South, if the citizens do not rise up, it is because they are not men"; Dessalines named himself Governor-General-for-life and in September of 1804, he was proclaimed Emperor of Haiti by the Generals of the Haitian Revolution Army. He was crowned Emperor Jacques I in a coronation ceremony in October in the city of Le Cap (now Cap-Haïtien). In May 1805, his government released the Imperial Constitution, naming Jean-Jacques Dessalines emperor for life with the right to name his successor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c1473434-79e1-4561-a4c0-641a0e4d623b/Henri-Christophe-and-Alexandre-Petion.jpg Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor Disaffected members of Dessalines's administration who thought his brutality had gone too far, including Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion, began a conspiracy to overthrow the Emperor. Dessalines was assassinated north of the capital of Port-au-Prince, at Larnage (now known as Pont-Rouge), on October 17, 1806, on his way to fight the rebels. Although Dessalines had serious issues with Gens de Couleur Mulattos, ironically it was Charlotin Marcadieu a famous Mulatto colonel of the Haitian army who lost his life trying to save the Emperor where the two were murdered. However, who the actual assassins were remains a mystery today. Some say Petion, others Christophe, others believe it was Dessaline's closest officers. No matter how you view Jean-Jacques Dessalines, he is the key component in the independence of Haiti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The rise from Slave to Emperor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/gaou-guinou monthly 0.5 2025-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/930eef7b-b938-443b-8a79-341d182bc674/king.png Authors Blog - Was Haiti’s hero Toussaint Louverture of Royal Blood? - The short answer is YES Toussaint’s father was Gaou Guinou, an African prince and the son of King Soso of the Allada People. Allada is located in West Africa, today’s southern Benin, and was founded around the 13th century by Aja settlers. The settlement of Allada was in 1600 the most prominent of Aja states, bordering the nearby Oyo Empire, to which the King of Allada was a vassal and tributary. Although it was an inland kingdom, Allada maintained control of some seaports such as Offra, Jaquin, and Whydah, thus making Allada important in the growing slave trade business, which also granted Allada the economic means to pay its duties to Oyo. Between 1640 and 1690, about 125,000 slaves were sold from Allada, peaking at about 55,000 during the 1680s alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/da5a8675-7abb-4337-a540-3def976ae4f2/Marie_S%C3%A9raphique_slave_sale%2C_cropped_to.jpg Authors Blog - Was Haiti’s hero Toussaint Louverture of Royal Blood? Two brothers fought to succeed their father for the throne Gaou Guinou's father, King Soso, died in 1724 and left two sons, Hussar and Gaou, to fight for the succession. After initially being defeated by Gaou, Hussar fled to Abomey while the younger brother Gaou took power of Great Ardra. Hussar then allied himself with Agaja, the ruler of Dahomey, a powerful nearby kingdom that was already challenging Allada for territorial superiority, and returned to battle his brother for the throne with warriors from Dahomey. The Dahomey warriors invaded Allada and in a fierce three-day battle Dahomey's troops slaughtered thousands of Allada's warriors and citizens. More than 8,000 of Allada's population were captured and sold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/404677f1-f7d8-493b-b416-ebf88e340024/hoeing.jpg Authors Blog - Was Haiti’s hero Toussaint Louverture of Royal Blood? - many Bossals recognized him as royalty The Dahomey warriors invaded Allada and in a fierce three-day battle Dahomey's troops slaughtered thousands of Allada's warriors and citizens. More than 8,000 of Allada's population were captured and sold Gaou Guinou became the property of Comte Louis Pantaléon Noé on the Plantation Bréda near Cap Français, the then-capital of Saint Domingue (current day Haiti). The French Code Noir mandated that slaves brought to the colonies were to be baptized Catholic, stripped of their African names, and given a European one to assimilate into the French plantation system. That is how Gaou Guinou became Hypolite. In the slave quarters, many Bossals (newly arrived slaves from Africa) recognized him as royalty and showed him great respect and https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/84125bb2-2cb5-46c9-a905-c0684834dc44/7636815.png Authors Blog - Was Haiti’s hero Toussaint Louverture of Royal Blood? - African slaves were not permitted to keep their names and were forcefully baptized and given a Christian name reverence. Hypolite received special treatment at the plantation as he was valued as he was routinely asked to be a peacemaker to appease slaves showing uncontrolled aggression. For 15 years, Gaou, now named Hypolite, was never reconnected with his original family. In the 1740s, Hypolite, coupled with a woman by the given name of Pauline, had five children: three boys and two girls. Their firstborn son was named François Dominique Toussaint of Breda, the future Toussaint Louverture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d3a58dd0-712d-43bc-817f-a6a97798fa5c/toussaint.jpg Authors Blog - Was Haiti’s hero Toussaint Louverture of Royal Blood? Toussaint Louverture is featured in Triumph To Tragedy - Book Two Daniel Bayard is the Author of the 4-book series of historical fiction novels named Triumph To Tragedy. The books accurately follow the timeline of Haitian history but are written in an interesting story-like reading so the reader can experience the personalities of each of the characters. Book One – Intrigue, Romance, Betrayal, and The Haitian Revolution - debuted in 2021. Book Two – The Rise of Toussaint Louverture – in 2022, The Rise of Jean-Jacques Dessalines in 2023, and The Clash of Petion and Christophe in 2024. Book Five will debut in October of 2025 at La Romana in the Dominican Republic as the book will feature the reunification of the island of Hispaniola and the independence of the Dominican Republic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Was Haiti’s hero Toussaint Louverture of Royal Blood? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/haiti-and-us monthly 0.5 2023-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0dbfd4fd-87c2-4428-84ef-f98cc63c8099/HaitiBritish.png Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - And would we have had less racial tension in the 20th century? By 1799, the revolutionaries in Saint-Domingue led by Toussaint Louverture had brilliantly defeated the Spanish and British who had invaded the French colony, attempting to annex it as their own. Toussaint also neutralized French government control to become the ultimate power broker in the colony. However, these Haitian revolutionaries were not trying to pull down the power of their previous absentee slave masters but join the New https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6442d589-93e3-4c41-83e7-4a29c6901f82/HirH58ooBmy7bdFkjX9cd5.jpg Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… All men are created equal? Atlantic World order on an equal footing with them. The revolt in Haiti had also given hope to the American slaves, who were still enthusiastic about the promise of 1776 – you know… that saying that all men are created equal? These slaves aspired to the belief that not only could liberty be theirs if they were brave enough to try for it, but like the Haitians, equality with the master class might be theirs if they were brave enough to go for it like the Haitians were now doing. For black enslaved Americans, this was an exciting moment, a moment of great inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a34dccc3-0518-4a5d-bbe7-f2bee0be416f/f1194a9ff3403fb0fe4e3d3965c7f376.jpg Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - However, for the southern planter class, it was a moment of enormous terror! However, for the southern planter class, it was a moment of enormous terror! Black Haitian ex-slaves were being recruited by the thousands to work as sailors on ships and arriving with money in their pockets in Southern ports to be admired by the U.S. slaves who were now learning that there was a new nation that overthrew their masters and created a country. So, let us go back to that Spring of 1799 when Toussaint Louverture, then Governor-General of Saint Domingue (island of Haiti), and John Adams, President of the United States, reached a deal for diplomatic relations and a trade agreement that would benefit America and Haiti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f394d2ea-cc70-4205-849a-725f6c79d848/images+%282%29.jfif Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - Make it stand out Trade was making Americans and Saint-Dominguens rich The Deal dubbed the Toussaint Clause in the American Congress was an amendment to allow President Adams to open trade with the island as long as Toussaint’s government assured protection for American merchant ships from French pirates, guaranteed the security of American citizens and promised not to invade the Southern United States to promote a slave revolt. Toussaint had a powerful 60,000-man standing army at the time. However, Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson narrowly defeated Federalist John Adams in the election of 1800. Jefferson then https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/09b8bd82-f869-4fee-830c-56a2af9672e9/Adams+and+Toussaint.png Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - Hundreds of Ships were being built in all shipyards immediately set out to dismantle all the agreements that John Adams and Toussaint Louverture had worked so hard to create. The party’s first three Democratic-Republican presidents—Jefferson (1801–09), James Madison (1809–17), and James Monroe (1817–25)—were all wealthy, aristocratic Southern planters, though all three shared the same liberal political philosophy. But if Adams would have won the 1800 elections instead of Thomas Jefferson and his successors Madison and Monroe, what may have been our combined history? In my opinion, trade between the United States and Haiti would have flourished. Every shipyard in America and Haiti was feverishly rushing to build ships back then to fill capacity. The landowners who had left https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c71795aa-801c-4ec3-9767-6cf854cc158c/sugar2-810x549.jpg Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - Immigration from the U.S. to Haiti? Haiti were returning in droves, welcomed with open arms by Toussaint, to re-establish their plantations albeit now by paying workers for labor with cash and a plot of land to grow their crops on their days off as per the law of the land. John Adams, though not a pure abolitionist and his successors probably would have promoted the eventual emancipation of the American slaves as they could point to a successful working model in Haiti of the productivity of paid labor as opposed to slave labor. If indeed the U.S. slaves were set free, Toussaint, who would be desperate for new workers, would presumably allow mass immigration by U.S. freed slaves onto the island because many of his island’s ex- https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c0c7c0f1-4603-4528-993f-df1055b854cf/Screen+Shot+2017-05-03+at+12.44.19+PM.png Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - 620,000 Americans died in the U.S. Civil War - Needlessly? slaves no longer wanted to work the fields on industrial plantations and simply envisioned a life of owning a small plot of land with a hut in the hills and growing food to feed themselves and their families. If the slaves were freed in the United States, there would have been no civil war for thousands of Americans to die for and the race tensions of the 20th century may never have occurred. Now, I know this sounds rather radical, but not impossible to perceive if history could have been different. It would not be until 1825 that John Adams’ son, John Quincy Adams, would be elected President of the United States, and gradual progress was made over the years toward the emancipation of the slaves, but this would be a long time in coming - nearly 80 years later than slave emancipation in Haiti. Adams was defeated in 1829 and served as a senator for 17 years thereafter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3103f1a7-4fce-45dd-8651-13ecd295931b/vote.png Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - We can only be left to ponder what could have been. However, the lesson to be learned; ELECTIONS MATTER! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Could Haiti Have Helped Prevent the American Civil War if John Adams had been re-elected President in 1800? Let’s Speculate… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/john-audubon monthly 0.5 2023-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9dcb3326-9f50-4a71-ab86-c1715fb2fc99/john_james_audubon_1826_0.jpg Authors Blog - John James Audubon was a self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist born in Saint Domingue (Haiti). - John James Audubon was a self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist born in Saint Domingue (Haiti). Jean-Jacques Audubon was born in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) on his father's sugar plantation. He was the illegitimate son of Lieutenant Jean Audubon, a French naval officer and his mistress Jeanne Rabine, a 27-year-old French chambermaid. They named the boy Jean Rabin. His mother died when the boy was a few months old, as she had suffered from tropical disease since arriving on the island. The senior Audubon in 1789 sold part of his plantation in Saint-Domingue and purchased a 284-acre farm called Mill Grove, 20 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to diversify his investments. Rising unrest in Saint-Domingue convinced Jean Audubon to return to France. In 1791 he arranged for John to be delivered to him in France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/bf1f710e-c9a7-45e1-accc-1ff2aa69ca7b/pelican_1.jpg Authors Blog - John James Audubon was a self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist born in Saint Domingue (Haiti). Audubon grew up to be a handsome and gregarious man. John was raised in Coueron, near Nantes, France, by Audubon and his wife Anne Moynet Audubon, whom he had married years before. In 1794 they formally adopted John to regularize his legal status. They renamed the boy Jean-Jacques Fougère Audubon. When Audubon, at age 18, boarded ship for immigration to the United States in 1803, he changed his name to an anglicized form: John James Audubon. In France during the chaotic years of the French Revolution and its aftermath, the younger Audubon grew up to be a handsome and gregarious man. He played flute and violin, and learned to ride, fence, and dance. A great walker, he loved roaming in the woods, often returning with natural curiosities, including birds' eggs and nests, of which he made crude drawings. His father planned to make a seaman of his son. At twelve, Audubon went to military school and became a https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8934bf38-3a0a-42e9-b73e-0a00acf31734/john-james-audubon-american-flamingo-from-the-birds-of-america_u-l-q1ga2vg0.jpg Authors Blog - John James Audubon was a self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist born in Saint Domingue (Haiti). - James Audubon arrived in the United States at the age of 18 cabin boy. He quickly found out that he was susceptible to seasickness and not fond of mathematics or navigation. After failing the officer's qualification test, Audubon ended his incipient naval career. He was cheerfully back on solid ground and exploring the fields again, focusing on birds. In 1803, his father obtained a false passport so that Audubon could go to the United States to avoid conscription in the Napoleonic Wars. John James Audubon arrived in the United States at the age of 18. Upon his arrival, he spent a majority of his time roaming the wooded hills along the Perkiomen Creek and the Schuylkill River hunting, observing, collecting and sketching. It was during this period that he experienced early stirrings of a fascination for wildlife that was to become his all-absorbing life interest. Inspired and captivated by his new surroundings, Audubon became a pioneer in portraying birds and other wildlife in natural settings. During his time at Mill Grove he built a substantial base of interest in ornithological art, and his experimentation resulted in the rapid development of his skills as an artist. While at Mill Grove he made many drawings and performed the first recorded experiment of bird banding in America. He also developed his “wire armature,” a device that gave life to his freshly shot specimens and his drawings of the birds. This unique method of holding his specimens put him years ahead of his contemporaries. Many believe that in spite of the advantages of photography and state-of-the-art technology, no modern bird painter has equaled his achievements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/5065cbe1-ed6b-4b1f-957a-9ed5dd7fd8dc/1953-3-4-1a.jpg%21PinterestSmall.jpg Authors Blog - John James Audubon was a self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist born in Saint Domingue (Haiti). Painting 453 life-sized paintings of north American birds Audubon's place in history was assured by the way in which he forever changed how birds were illustrated. While replicating physical features with uncanny veracity, he incorporated narrative elements and aesthetic touches that not only made birds come alive in their natural environments, but also lifted the images to the status of fine art. His famous Birds of America stands out as Audubon's crowning achievement. These 453 life-sized paintings of north American birds were remarkable for their accuracy of color and realism. After the publication of Birds of America, Audubon issued a highly successful, smaller 7-volume octavo edition. He also compiled an important work documenting mammals; The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. That collection comprised 150 hand-colored lithographs in 3 volumes. In addition to his artistic talents, Audubon was a prolific writer. His journals and Bird Biographies documented his observations of the land that he traveled during the first half of the 19th century, as well as the people of the emerging American nation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - John James Audubon was a self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist born in Saint Domingue (Haiti). - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/jean-baptiste-belley monthly 0.5 2023-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ea78f456-9367-41d5-aa7c-daa676046bec/bellay.jpg Authors Blog - Belley was the first black Deputé to ever address the French Assembly leading to the abolishment of Slavery - Belley - a former slave - eloquently argued as a Deputé that slavery must be eliminated in all of France and its colonies Jean-Baptiste Belley (1746 – 1805) was a Saint Dominigue and French politician. A native of Senegal and formerly enslaved in the colony of Saint-Domingue, in the French West Indies, he was an elected member of the Estates General, the National Convention, and the Council of Five Hundred during the French First Republic. He was also known as Mars. Belley was said to have been born on the island of Gorée, Senegal. At the age of two, he was sold to slavers sailing for the French colony of Saint-Domingue. Extremely smart and industrious, with his savings he later bought his freedom. In 1791, Saint Dominican Creoles began the French Revolution in Saint-Domingue; they incited a slave rebellion, aimed at the overthrow of the Bourbon Regime. As their fellow revolutionaries in France thought the Declaration of the Rights of Man of 1789, they began to see that slavery would need to be abolished. In 1793, Belley was a captain of infantry, fought against the Bourbon forces of Saint-Domingue, and was six times wounded. In September of 1793, he was one of three members (Deputés) elected to the French National Convention by the northern region of Saint-Domingue, together with Jean-Baptiste Mills, of mixed race, and Louis-Pierre Dufaÿ, a European, thus becoming the first black deputy to take a seat in the convention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/46f9d89f-352f-4bc6-816b-89776904bff1/slave_trade.jpg Authors Blog - Belley was the first black Deputé to ever address the French Assembly leading to the abolishment of Slavery - From Slave to Planter to Deputé On the 3rd of February 1794. Belley gave an eloquent address, moving the French revolutionary government to proclaim the abolition of slavery in all of France and its colonies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Belley was the first black Deputé to ever address the French Assembly leading to the abolishment of Slavery - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/toussaintlouvertureandjohnadams monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1702415036197-OBODOFWWBDDRTBEJFCCM/3-books-400px.png Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams SAVE ON 3-BOOK SET SAVE 30% ON 3-BOOK LIBRARY. 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Toussaint had brilliantly defeated the Spanish army, squashed the British invasion, vanquishing them from the territory, and had risen to the highest command in the French Colonial Government as its Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6c3bd33b-94b1-4eb0-8742-0cc5e4a70a44/main-qimg-b5e47b9e73728115c5d28443592896e3-lq.jfif Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - Once the most productive economy in the world -producing 60% of the world's coffee, and 50% of the planet’s sugar Toussaint was now responsible for the livelihood and protection of nearly 600,000 citizens of which 500,000 were newly freed slaves who needed employment. Compounding the challenges was a depleted treasury from the ravages of war, a stalled economy that needed to reignite, that was once the most productive in the world -producing 60% of the world's coffee, and 50% of the planet’s sugar along with several other commodities - defend the colony against foreign aggression and calm the internal conflicts between the Black, Mulatto and White population. But Toussaint had a problem. The United States had made it illegal to trade with France or any French colony due to a dispute. France and America, who not long ago shared brotherly love from France’s economic and military assistance during the American Revolution, were no longer getting along. The Americans had stopped paying their war debt claiming the deal was made with King Louis XVI whom the French government had ceremoniously https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7cbbc3a6-8067-40d6-bebe-0aebbc76a86e/cap+francais2.jpeg Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - The most productive agricultural economy in the world producing 60% of the worlds coffee and 50% of its sugar beheaded! Further infuriating France was that the new country was cozying up to its arch-rival, Great Britain, once America’s enemy! Merde they claimed! By treaty, France couldn’t go to war with America as it would legally void the war debt so they recruited French Privateers (Pirates) plying the waters around Saint Domingue to attack American merchant vessels trading https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/50289eaa-69d8-4c84-8cdc-86d663fb1ba3/sea+battle.png Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - France unleashed it’s Pirates to wreak havoc on American Shipping and looked towards Toussaint to help stop it with French colonies. In all, over 300 American vessels were either sunk or stolen during the conflict named the ‘Quasi War’ America retaliated and made it illegal for American merchants to trade with France or any of its colonies. With Saint Domingue being the most active of France’s trading posts for the Americans, Toussaint now had an export https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f5766123-d000-4485-b517-113fec584a3d/congress.png Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - Thomas Pickering and Joseph Bunel successfully lobbied Congress for the passage of the ‘Toussaint Clause’ amendment crisis and an import supply chain nightmare on his hands. At the time, John Adams was the second President of the United States, and an abolitionist who respected Toussaint and his new black government, even secretly hoping they would become independent from France, albeit to the opposition of the American Southern slave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0afc5346-e60a-4174-810a-d8caf925f9d9/2018-02-02_resize_072ece1b5a445047e26210e751850e7e.jpg Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - U.S. Ships would obtain visas and pay duty to Toussaint’s government states who feared that Toussaint would export the ‘Free The Slave’ franchise to the United States of America. Toussaint saw an opportunity. He knew the Americans wanted to trade with his colony so he crafted a proposal for Adams and sent a trade envoy to negotiate a deal. Joseph Bunel, a White French Creole businessman married to Marie Fanchette, a black Creole woman, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/20ff2b81-9457-4edb-b3b0-48540d4af5ba/John_Adams_A18236.jpg Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - President John Adams was receptive to Toussaint’s proposals traveled to Philidelphia in December of 1798 to negotiate secretly with then Secretary of State Thomas Pickering and members of the American Congress. Bunel proposed a deal that would protect American shipping, rein in the French pirates, go after those who had stolen American vessels, and agree to never export Haiti’s slave revolt to the U.S. Southern states. In exchange, Adams would open trade with the colony, have U.S. vessels pay local taxes, and begin diplomatic relations with Toussaint's semi-autonomous French colony. The legislation was masterfully engineered through Congress to provide Adams the authority to select Saint Domingue as a safe haven for American trade allowing the two leaders to create a common market system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6d4392e1-e022-47b8-b372-b156b15714ba/davisandcabinet960.jpg Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - Slave holding Southern States vehemently opposed the legislation towards the Black governed colony Slave-holding Southern states howled at the legislation and immediately labeled it “Toussaint’s Clause” as it was obvious that it was created to benefit Saint Domingue, which it did, as a thousand American vessels re-entered trade with the colony ushering a new era of prosperity for both America and Haiti (Saint Domingue at that time) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9840e723-7bae-4f52-a608-0e8cd094488b/toussaintlouverture.jpg Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - Toussaint considered himself an equal partner to the American President and presented a strong win-win proposition So, what lessons can we learn from this story? The most important is that Toussaint Louverture did not go to John Adams with his hat in hand begging for assistance. He went as an equal partner to the American President and presented a strong win-win proposition that would equally benefit his colony and the United States. A true statesman, he was able, at the time, to maneuver the British, the French, and in this case the Americans, to diplomatic initiatives in favor of his people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - The Partnership of Toussaint Louverture and America’s 2nd President, John Adams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/raymond-cassagnol monthly 0.5 2023-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/538e5922-e4c2-415e-8835-2114e81ebf86/cassagnol+%282%29.png Authors Blog - Haitian American Tuskegee Airman Hero Raymond Cassagnol dies at 102 - Member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the famed group of Black military aviators during World War II, OVIEDO, Fla. -- Raymond Cassagnol, a Haitian pilot and a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the famed group of Black military aviators during World War II, has died. He was 102. Cassagnol died June 24 at his home in Florida, according his daughter, Dominique Cassagnol Ballacchino. Cassagnol was one of three Haitian servicemen initially selected to join an experimental program in Tuskegee, Alabama, for Black soldiers seeking to train as pilots after the Army Air Corps was forced to admit Black Americans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0831e776-fe63-4451-9468-676e0b358e29/tuskegeethumb.jpg Authors Blog - Haitian American Tuskegee Airman Hero Raymond Cassagnol dies at 102 - Authored the book; “Memoires d’un Revolutionnaire.” The Haitian serviceman wrote in his memoir that he was shocked by the prejudice he encountered in the American South and opted to stay close to the training field. “During that time, color prejudice was in full swing, and even the church did not escape segregation: Whites in the front, blacks in the back. Nevertheless, the choir members were blacks, and the soprano was applauded at the end of Mass. This is why I was careful not to frequent places where I could be humiliated,” he wrote in “Memoires d’un Revolutionnaire.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/2d99aeb6-dfdf-4db6-993d-709a982453a9/Raymond-Cassagnol-left-with-classmates-Phillippe-Celestin-and-Alix-Pacquet-at-an-airfiled-near-Tuskegee-in-1943+%281%29+%281%29.jpg Authors Blog - Haitian American Tuskegee Airman Hero Raymond Cassagnol dies at 102 - The subject of books, movies, and documentaries highlighting their courage in the air Cassagnol graduated from the Tuskegee program and received his pilot wings on July 28, 1943. He returned to Haiti and flew missions for his country, patrolling for submarines. A revolutionary who opposed the brutal Duvalier dictatorship, Cassagnol later immigrated to the United States in 1960s to keep his family safe. “I fought all the dictators,” he told the Orlando-Sentinel in 2000 of his service during and after World War II. Ballacchino said her father was courageous and dedicated to his family and the cause of Haiti. “He never gave up. He never gave up. He was always a fighter,” Ballacchino said. More than 900 men trained at Tuskegee from 1940 to 1946. The Tuskegee Airmen have been the subject of books, movies and documentaries highlighting their courage in the air and the discrimination they faced in the United States while fighting for freedom abroad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Haitian American Tuskegee Airman Hero Raymond Cassagnol dies at 102 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/georgbiassou monthly 0.5 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a2c59752-1b9f-4d46-9522-d61a93740b65/Biassou.png Authors Blog - George (Jorge) Biassou; From Slave to Rebel to General to St. Augustine - From Slave to Rebel When Jorge Biassou (1741-1801) arrived in St. Augustine in 1796, he was already a legend in his own time. He was one of the most fiery leaders in the Haitian slave revolt against the French. He became a decorated Spanish general, yet did not speak Spanish and was virtually banned from Hispaniola and Havana. He was Florida's only black caudillo (a militant political leader), and came with his own Haitian entourage. He flaunted pagan religious practices, but was buried with full Catholic honors. A hero, a family man, a threat, and a spectacle; this ex-slave demanded respect. Jorge Biassou was born "Georges," on the island of Hispaniola, present-day Haiti. He was the son of slaves in the world's most lucrative colony, French Saint-Domingue. The plantation owners there were notoriously brutal, producing a standard for violence . In 1791, thousands of abused slaves rose up and poured out their fury on the Grands Blancs "great whites." Biassou, now fifty years old, joined them and quickly assumed the rebel leadership with Jean Francois Papillon when their leader Dutty Boukman was killed. Biassou commanded 40,000 ex-slaves as they burned plantations and sought revenge and freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7379c248-a08b-4bf5-a77e-1c1d2cd84946/rebels.jpeg Authors Blog - George (Jorge) Biassou; From Slave to Rebel to General to St. Augustine - Brutally Effective in Battle In four years of warfare, Biassou developed a reputation that became fodder for legends. Historian Thomas Madiou dramatized tales of the revolution fifty years later, writing that Biassou's war tent was "filled with kittens of all shades, with snakes, with dead men's bones, and other African fetishes. At night huge campfires were lit with naked women dancing around them, chanting words understood only on the coast of Africa. When the excitement reached its climax, Biassou would appear with his [priests] to proclaim in the name of God that every slave killed in battle would re-awaken in his homeland of Africa" (Madiou). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f48bf223-d551-442b-9fbe-8559396a87a0/Carlo_IV_di_Spagna.jpg Authors Blog - George (Jorge) Biassou; From Slave to Rebel to General to St. Augustine - From Rebel to General Biassou proved to be that unique blend of dynamo and diplomat. He and Francois wrote multiple offers to end the slave revolt in exchange for the basic human rights promoted by the French Revolution. Mainland France dismissed those peace offers from Hispaniola; they were too busy declaring war on Spain. Since Spain shared Hispaniola with France, the war found its way to the island. There, Spanish Governor Garcia recruited the rebel slaves. For their assault on the French, the slaves were given weapons, supplies, salaries, and Spanish citizenship. Francois, Biassou, and his aid Toussaint L'Ouverture received gold medals and letters of thanks and confidence from the Spanish government. At that point in 1793, "Georges" became "Jorge" Biassou, a free, French-speaking, Spanish general of his freed rebels, the Black Auxiliaries of Carlos IV. Biassou coveted his title and salary. He proved his Spanish loyalty a year later when Toussaint withdrew a portion of the Black Auxiliaries to focus on freeing more slaves. Biassou did not want to risk his newfound independence, and in fact, later owned his own slaves. He and Francois remained loyal to Spain, even though it eventually meant fighting against Toussaint and other rebels. Governor Garcia was grateful for this, and called the Black Auxiliaries "valiant warriors." Grateful, that is, until Spain's fight with France ended. Then Governor Garcia pondered what to do with his Haitian "wolves." They were armed, skilled, and far more ferocious than Spanish war standards. Jorge Biassou was especially feared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3e6d8577-bc40-42ba-bbb3-250cf0259a15/500px-Salcedo_House_01.jpg Authors Blog - George (Jorge) Biassou; From Slave to Rebel to General to St. Augustine - Biassou owned the famed St. Augustine Salcedo House The Black Auxiliaries were disbanded and shipped out of Hispaniola so quickly Biassou didn't have time to sell his property or find his mother. He stopped at the Caribbean control center of Havana to receive his new orders, but was forbidden to leave the ship. When his orders brought him to St. Augustine, with over a third of its population slaves and ex-slaves, Governor Quesada did his best to keep the black role model looking like a loyal soldier rather than a rebel. He looked more like a king, parading into town with his wife and twenty-three Haitian followers. General Biassou wore gold-trimmed clothes, a silver saber, and an ivory dagger. He called the followers his "family" because of their loyalty and dependence on him. On their arrival, Governor Quesada provided a French-Spanish interpreter and two nights' dinner for Biassou's immediate family. Through the interpreter, Biassou sent thanks, but complained that he wasn't invited to eat at Government House. The governor was stunned. Biassou's life in Florida was like a retirement compared to the bloodbath of Saint-Domingue. He chose to spend his impressive income on impressive hospitality. But even though his salary was second only to the governor, it fell short of what Havana promised him because of St. Augustine's frequent inability to cover payroll. The shortage made sense to city officials because the general was now commanding a small black militia out of Fort Matanzas, not an army of thousands. Not to mention, shortages were just a part of life in St. Augustine. But no one wanted to tell General Biassou his pay was cut; it just came up short again and again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a2ae7a9c-3b80-4957-919c-f8231f48ad02/Biassou-fort.png Authors Blog - George (Jorge) Biassou; From Slave to Rebel to General to St. Augustine - The platoon of Jorge Biassou worked stationed at Fort Matanzas. Despite the tension and ever-deepening debt, Jorge Biassou served St. Augustine's military well for five years. He died in a bar brawl in 1801 at the age of sixty; he had achieved ten years of freedom. The Treasurer liquidated Biassou's assets, pension, and even his gold medal to pay off the general's debts. His wife and sisters managed to get subsidies from Spanish authorities in Havana. In St. Augustine, recognition for General Biassou's position as a decorated officer of Spain took center stage, even superseding current racial distinctions. Father O'Reilly honored him with a Catholic mass that included singing, tolling bells, candles, and incense. Governor White accompanied the funeral procession to the church graveyard with drummers and a black honor guard. St. Augustine's public notary recorded that "every effort was made to accord him the decency due an officer Spain had recognized for military heroism." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - George (Jorge) Biassou; From Slave to Rebel to General to St. Augustine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/haitiansatsavannah monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/861765d2-6c72-4d5c-ad95-f53e764537db/savannah.jpg Authors Blog - Soldiers From What is now Haiti Fought Alongside American Revolutionaries to Gain Independence - Henry Christophe, Jean-Baptiste Chavannes and others later revolutionaries fought The Battle of Savannah, Georgia, which occurred between September 16 and October 18, 1779, became one of the bloodiest battles during the American Revolutionary War. At the time, British forces numbering 3,200 troops had occupied Savannah, then the capital of Georgia, for a year. They were challenged by 600 Continental troops led by General Benjamin Lincoln who were supported by 3,500 French soldiers led by First Lieutenant Count d’Estaing, including 800 troops from Saint-Domingue (later Haiti) and other French Caribbean colonies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b0de94ea-6515-4977-91e8-2d4cde4c30d9/compte.jpg Authors Blog - Soldiers From What is now Haiti Fought Alongside American Revolutionaries to Gain Independence - French Contingent led by Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Comte d'Estaing The French had agreed to ally with the American Revolutionary forces following the royal ordinance issued by Louis XVI, the King of France, on March 12, 1779. D’Estaing’s troops were mainly composed of colonial regiments coming from various locations such as Guadeloupe, Martinique, or Saint-Domingue. Of the 1,550, 800 men from the French Caribbean colony of Saint Domingue, present day Haiti, were organized into a regiment called Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue. These soldiers were Gens de Couleurs libres (Black and Mulatto free men of color) who voluntarily joined the French colonial forces. They were allegedly born free and thus were distinct from free slaves or affranchis, who were born enslaved or became enslaved during their lives and then freed themselves or were freed. This distinction allowed the Gens de Couleur a higher social and political position in the French colonial West Indies. According to the 1685 French Black Code, they had the same rights and privileges as the white colonial population. In practice, however, strong discrimination by white French colonial residents impeded the gens de couleurs from fully exercising them. Nevertheless, due to their in-between status, some men joined the Chasseurs-Volontaires formed after the March 12, 1779 royal ordinance. They became part of the French command which supported the Continental Army in Savannah. In fact, the gens de couleurs outnumbered the 500 American troops at the Battle of Savannah. Their role in the battle was also significant because they were sent in as scouts before the beginning of the hostilities on September 8, 1779. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8ce6d50e-b4e3-41f0-99db-be0f6a61bf22/savannah+seige.jpg Authors Blog - Soldiers From What is now Haiti Fought Alongside American Revolutionaries to Gain Independence - They were named The Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue During the course of the battle, they were considered one of the most homogeneous and efficient allied group, fighting the English troops with obstinacy and boldness. But the knowledge the British had concerning the American plan of attack, due to a leak of information given by American deserters, impeded any chance of victory. The Chasseurs-Volontaires military group represented a large part of the 168 killed and 411 wounded soldiers in the French ranks following the battle. On October 8, 2007, a memorial statue was unveiled in Savannah dedicated to the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue during the Battle of Savannah. The memorial pays tribute to the significant role these soldiers had during the Revolutionary War and recognizes the support they gave to the founding of the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/2ea492c5-816a-45c2-9853-675535e314e4/savannah+seige+-+2.jpg Authors Blog - Soldiers From What is now Haiti Fought Alongside American Revolutionaries to Gain Independence - Haitian Gens de Couleurs Soldiers Outnumbered the 500 American troops at the Battle of Savannah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4afdaea2-3aaa-4fde-9ee1-41bdb2675c2b/domingue5-696x392.jpg Authors Blog - Soldiers From What is now Haiti Fought Alongside American Revolutionaries to Gain Independence - Soldiers Honored in Downtown Savannah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8d21fb76-b3fa-474f-9509-44e5cc88775a/plaque.png Authors Blog - Soldiers From What is now Haiti Fought Alongside American Revolutionaries to Gain Independence - Statue Sites Henri Christophe who later changed his first name to Henry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1702415036197-OBODOFWWBDDRTBEJFCCM/3-books-400px.png Authors Blog - Soldiers From What is now Haiti Fought Alongside American Revolutionaries to Gain Independence - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/sanitebelair monthly 0.5 2023-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/922932e0-2319-4a30-bc3f-f86de5172d21/belair.jpeg Authors Blog - Suzanne Sanité Bélair is Known as the “Tigress” of the Haitian Revolution - It would be years before the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen would be acknowledged Suzanne Sanité Bélair, a young war hero during the Haitian revolution, died in 1802. Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the first ruler of independent Haiti under the 1805 constitution, called her “the tigress.” I prefer to call her Harriet Tubman’s blueprint for freedom fighting. Although Sanité was considered Afranchi, a free person of color, she experienced restrictions to freedom that compelled her to join the fight for Haiti’s independence from France. She married at 15 years old and spent the remaining six years of her life engaged in war with the French army to secure Haiti’s independence. Sanité was fierce and forward thinking, rising to lieutenant in Toussaint Louverture’s army during the Haitian revolution. When she was captured, along with her husband, by the French army, she told her beloved to “die bravely” before meeting his death by a firing squad. By law, women had to be decapitated. But she refused to be taken to the block and blind folded. Sanité forced her executioners’ hands demanding to die by firing squad. She was a soldier, after all. Facing imminent death, she fought to die on her terms and won. Sanité was killed in front of an audience of enslaved Haitians (a demonstration by the French of the consequences to seeking freedom). Before she was shot to death she cried out, “Viv Libète anba esklavaj! (“Liberty, no to slavery!”). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Suzanne Sanité Bélair is Known as the “Tigress” of the Haitian Revolution - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/haitiantuskeegee monthly 0.5 2023-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1dcb2681-4eff-4e0f-9b3b-8e81f1caf7ea/tuskegeethumb.jpg Authors Blog - THE HAITIAN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - It would be years before the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen would be acknowledged In 1942, Haitian President Élie Lescot implemented an aviation corps program, the U.S. government needed the Haitians to organize a patrol of the Caribbean Sea during World War II and gave the Haitian government six airplanes. These airplanes could carry bombs and could be used to attack German submarines within that area. The first three men (Raymond Cassagnol, Alix Pasquet, and Philippe Célestin) left Port-au-Prince in February of 1943 for Alabama (Via Puerto Rico, via Miami via Jacksonville), and had to ride in a Blacks-Only transportation or had to sit in the back of trains, as blatant segregation was in full swing in those days, something they were totally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9b581a92-e7bc-47fa-9039-39a3ec0fec22/Raymond-Cassagnol-left-with-classmates-Phillippe-Celestin-and-Alix-Pacquet-at-an-airfiled-near-Tuskegee-in-1943.jpg Authors Blog - THE HAITIAN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - Photo 1943 of Left to Right: Raymond Cassagnol, Philippe Célestin, and Alix Pasquet at training grounds in Alabama unaccustomed to in Haiti. Cassagnol would later write in his autobiography Mémoires d’un Révolutionaire that he avoided going off the Tuskegee Army Training Field and off the campus, because he couldn’t stand to be made to feel inferior, and the humiliation that came with it. The Afro American, one of the most popular and widely circulated black newspapers of the time, even had a feature story on the men in its April 10, 1943 issue. In it, it was revealed that Pasquet and Célestin were graduates of their native land’s Ecole Militaire D’Haiti, and were already officers, while Cassagnol had worked as a mechanic for the Haitian Airforce. Shortly after Cassagnol’s graduation, three more Haitian pilots were recruited from Haiti: Sergeant/Lieutenant Ludovic Audant and Sergeant/Lieutenant Nicolas Pelissier and Eberle Guilbaud. We cannot confirm Philippe Célestin graduated from advanced flight training at Tuskegee Army Air Field. We know that at least 5 pilots went for training at the Tuskegee Institute, and most of them were in the Haitian Army or Airforce. It would be years before the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen would be acknowledged. Raymond Cassagnol, who would become the only surviving of the Haitian Tuskegee Airmen, was a special guest at the inauguration of US President Barack Obama in 2009. Decades before, he had been honored for his contributions to World War II as a Tuskegee Airman in Italy, and years later his achievements were recognized by the USA as were that of Eberle Guilbaud and Alix Pasquet. Pasquet’s son accepted his award on behalf of his late father. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b2fb26fd-4f5c-4f71-a991-6f0bd11c7994/Pasquet.jpg Authors Blog - THE HAITIAN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0a10d8f6-362b-4f76-8f0e-686bcfd210d5/Guilbaud.jfif Authors Blog - THE HAITIAN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b28760f8-4795-476f-b429-849a912c5485/Raymond-Cassagno.jpg Authors Blog - THE HAITIAN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - THE HAITIAN TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/hatianhistory/jean-baptiste-chavannes monthly 0.5 2023-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fe2fa2de-4fec-4469-9145-25a347954d4d/chavannes.jpeg Authors Blog - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes and His Rebellion with Vincent Oge and their Philosophical Differences - Chavannes gave his life to free the slaves - Oge wanted something quite different Jean-Baptiste Chavannes, born in 1748 in Saint Domingue, present-day Haiti, was the son of wealthy mulatto parents and received a good education. In 1779 he volunteered for an expedition with the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, a corps of Gens de Couleur from the island that consisted of Black and Mulatto soldiers. The Chasseurs were part of the fighting force under Charles Henri, Compte d'Estaing, Admiral of the French fleet that sailed to the American colonies to assist the Continental Army. Chavannes distinguished himself during operations in Virginia and New York, especially during the retreat from Savannah in December 1778 after the failed expedition to oust the British from the city. Once the independence of the American colonies had been accomplished, Chavannes returned to Saint-Domingue. He joined Vincent Ogé in 1790 who intended to petition the Colonial government in St. Domingue for voting rights for Gens de Couleur who owned property. Chavannes however wanted all the slaves to be declared free, but Ogé did not follow his advice and informed the assembly of his intention to take the opposite course. The mulattoes raised a force of about 1,000 men to rebel against the colonial government when their demands were rejected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7cbbc3a6-8067-40d6-bebe-0aebbc76a86e/cap+francais2.jpeg Authors Blog - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes and His Rebellion with Vincent Oge and their Philosophical Differences The rebels were defeated by the colonists and the colonial army. Ogé, Chavannes, and a few others fled and took refuge in the Spanish part of the island. The French colonial assembly asked for their extradition, according to a treaty with the Spanish. The jurist Vicente Faura made a powerful plea in their favor against extradition, which prompted the king of Spain to give Faura a decoration. Still, the Royal Audiencia of Santo Domingo decided against the refugees, who were delivered to the Saint Domingue authorities on 21st of December 1790. Two months later Chavannes and Ogé were sentenced to be hammered to death (dismemberment) and the sentence was executed in the presence of the provincial assembly and authorities of Cap-Français. Chavannes bravely voiced his opposition to slavery until the very end during the gruesome execution at the square of Cap-Français, now present-day Cape Haitian. The Oge and Chavannes uprising sparked turmoil that culminated in a series of events leading up to the Haitian independence movement. Haiti achieved independence in 1804. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Authors Blog - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes and His Rebellion with Vincent Oge and their Philosophical Differences - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitian-arts-entertainment daily 0.75 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/abb85c72-8e0b-4f0f-95a0-dd8f8a893ea1/haitiart.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png https://danielbayard.com/haitian-arts-entertainment/abigail-pierre-louis monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4431fe70-17f0-48db-927a-431f656abe64/abigail.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Get to Know Abigail Pierre-Louis, Miss Heritage Global 2022 - Abigail is proud of her Haitian culture and hosts a podcast called “The Homegirl Hustlers” Abigail Pierre-Louis has won the crown of Miss Heritage Global 2022, a pageant held this September in Limpopo, South Africa. A 25-year-old with family roots in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Abigail highlighted her international marketing background and multicultural studies and came out forcefully to show a positive image of Haiti to the world. Abigail is proud of her Haitian culture and hosts a podcast called “The Homegirl Hustlers”, which guides hard-working women to pursue their passions without allowing limitations to get in their way. While running a digital marketing agency called “Boost Your Brand”, Abigail has been driven to help Haitians become entrepreneurs, regardless of obstacles. She also teaches digital entrepreneurship seminars in partnership with Sakapfet OKAP, a multimedia platform dedicated to North Haiti, its inhabitants, events, history, culture and values. The organization’s name is derived from the name of the city of Okap (or Cap-Haitien). For the past ten years, the Miss Heritage Global organization has used its global stage to educate the masses about heritage and diversity. Its 2022 pageant was hosted by actress and television host Khanyi Mbau and comedian Mpho Popps. The Kalahari Waterfront Lodge was brimming with excitement as Abigail’s name was called. She couldn’t contain her excitement as the former Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, crowned her. Abigail walked away with a “Thohoyandou” crown designed by Akapo Dibenya Jewellers and a cash prize of $10,000. Abigail’s victory means much to the Haitian community, as she has become a voice for the small island. She’s made a big impact, and her many supporters have been sharing her success with the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/67cc0586-41ae-4a09-ac25-ebd879820f22/abigail3.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Get to Know Abigail Pierre-Louis, Miss Heritage Global 2022 - Abigail desires to illuminate Haiti as the amazing pearl that it is In the future, Abigail hopes to share Haiti’s light in different parts of the world, just as her predecessors have done in the past. “As we move forward, Haiti will have a louder, more elevated voice in many nations as we trailblaze to illuminate Haiti as the amazing pearl that it is,” says Abigail. “As we move forward, Haiti will have a louder, more elevated voice in many nations as we trailblaze to illuminate Haiti as the amazing pearl that it is,” says Abigail. Abigail is honored to have represented Haiti at the 2022 Miss Heritage Global Pageant, so her goal is to communicate her accomplishments with everyone. Abigail would not be where she is without the love and support of her family, friends, mentors, and community. Thanks her support systems and amazing sponsors, Abigail has shone a positive light on Haiti and all that the country can achieve when its community comes together.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Get to Know Abigail Pierre-Louis, Miss Heritage Global 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitian-arts-entertainment/carlcraig monthly 0.5 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fb3dcf8a-f552-4085-b114-ee00dc43c284/carl+craig.jpeg Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Artist Carl Craig brilliantly captures the beauty that is embedded in Haitian culture - Considered one of the best Haitian Portrait artists of our generation with a style of Symbolic Expressionism. Carl Craig was born in Haiti and moved to New York with his family at the age of 15. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force for more than 5 years, then earned a degree in Finance and International Business to achieve a successful career in the financial markets for 16 years. Carl then applied his experience and acumen to international consulting. He worked with the transition government of Prime Minister Gérard Latortue. Carl negotiated with local community leaders to introduce various programs aiming at integration for social and economic development in less favorable urban areas. Despite his successes in the financial markets and as an international consultant, Carl has chosen to walk away from all the power and structure to satisfy his thirst for creativity by unleashing his talent in the arts: painting, photography, and music. As a self-taught artist, he brilliantly and skillfully captures the beauty that is embedded in Haitian culture. In 2015 and 2016 Carl was the semi-finalist in the yearly national contest organized by the Bombay Sapphire, The Artisans Series. Carl is internationally celebrated and has exhibited his works in Mexico by a special invitation from the Haitian Ambassador in Mexico City. His artworks have also been shown in Cayenne (formerly French Guyana) again, by special invitation, including many more. Carl’s admirers consider him one of the best Haitian Portrait artists of our generation as one who captures the “Sensuality of the Haitian Woman” like no other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4d6798ad-8f4f-42d6-b207-facd68649a80/carl+craig+photo.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Artist Carl Craig brilliantly captures the beauty that is embedded in Haitian culture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Artist Carl Craig brilliantly captures the beauty that is embedded in Haitian culture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitian-arts-entertainment/makeup-karen-dupiche monthly 0.5 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e229b5ba-e8dc-4189-82e9-f85c44da661b/dupiche.jfif Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Karen Dupiche is sought after by editors and world-renowned photographers - Make-Up Artist to the Stars A four time Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist for Outstanding Makeup for the ABC television daytime show “The View,” Karen’s talents continue to grace the world of television and print media daily as she is recognized as one of the most respected celebrity makeup artists in the industry. Raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Karen learned early on from her Haitian parents the importance of hard work and determination. Watching her parents work long days and nights to provide the best possible lifestyle for her and her three siblings, She attended Fairleigh Dickinson University to pursue a career in nursing where she maintained those same work ethics. Soon thereafter, Karen answered her true calling and entered the entertainment industry, and was immediately recognized as a natural talent and leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/684cfc7a-3f1e-41d4-b4b5-a12d1b97717a/EGdu6uvXUAIlP7_.jpg Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Karen Dupiche is sought after by editors and world-renowned photographers - Karen works with numerous stars such as Whoopi Goldberg Karen’s efforts and her amazing talents transformed her into one of the world’s leading professional makeup artist for print, film, video and television. Karen has worked at “The View” for the past 15 plus years, while also showcasing her magical makeup transformations for the Oscars, Emmys, Tony and MTV Award Shows. In addition to working for other major Networks, Karen was also the Chief Beauty Officer for Elisabeth Hasselbeck at Fox Network . Her success and talent has also allowed her to become one of the most sought after makeup artist for brides across the Globe. Karen and her team continue to travel locally, nationally and around the world working with brides and bridesmaids transforming them from ordinary to fabulous, all with a stroke of magic. Now a public and recognizable figure on the streets of New York to LA, Karen is sought after by editors and world renowned photographers and major beauty companies such as L’Oréal fighting for her talents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/41974c24-2367-4c3a-b9f1-82a82b7f6fb2/images.jfif Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Karen Dupiche is sought after by editors and world-renowned photographers - Karen with Actress Magen McCain Understanding the importance of giving back, Karen’s charitable and philanthropic efforts continue to be geared towards so many worthwhile causes. As the recipient of many charitable awards such as the “Trailblazer Award,” among several other notable recognitions, Karen lends her time, talents and treasure to related causes such as, children, domestic violence/sex trafficking, and various cancer organizations that touch children and adults. Karen understands the importance of giving back and wants to make sure, regardless of one’s current situation in life, they still are given an opportunity to succeed. It is important to note the above success and experiences would not have been possible without Karen’s faith and belief in the man above. Both God and her faith continue to remain front and center in her everyday life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Karen Dupiche is sought after by editors and world-renowned photographers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitian-arts-entertainment/model-saje-nicole monthly 0.5 2023-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/db2f7d9b-0a60-4d2a-a73e-028aee13c074/sage.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Saje Nicole is a Haitian American serial entrepreneur, model, actress, and activist. - Fort Lauderdale model Saje Nicole becomes first Haitian model on cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition is out now. Flip through the pages and you’ll see a model who calls South Florida home. She’s got the look, and she’s also opening doors for other women along the way. Saje Nicole’s modeling career is hot! She’s suited up for success! Saje Nicole, model: “I am currently a Sports Illustrated model. It’s very surreal. Imagine this magazine you have been looking at since you were a child, and now you are a part of it.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0dbd4148-24ab-4c6c-aeb9-9da8e0ac51eb/sage-si2.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Saje Nicole is a Haitian American serial entrepreneur, model, actress, and activist. - Representation matters. Saje is moving the industry to feature women of all shapes and sizes. Saje Nicole is a Haitian American serial entrepreneur, model, actress, and activist. She is best known for being the first Haitian-American Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. Saje's passion for personal development and empowering women has led to her most recent business venture, a holistic fitness brand called ” BLUPRNT” which outlines a step-by-step methodology for women, girls ( and men) to get into the best mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical shape of their life. As a working mother of a young daughter, Saje Nicole is living proof that women can have the power to redefine what “having it all” means to them. Born on the tropical island of Turks and Caicos, Ms. Nicole grew up in Ft Lauderdale FL, in a Haitian-American household and learned the value of hard work and self-determination from her parents. After her father passed away at the age of eight, Saje saw firsthand what resilience and associated success looked like as her now single mother raised two children on her own. Along with her 3x Emmy award-winning younger brother Josh, a professional musician, little did they know, that their mother’s incredible work ethic was preparing them for the grueling but promising entertainment, fashion and wellness industries. As a new model, Saje had to tackle the lack of diversity for women of color and also brands that weren’t size-inclusive. She teamed up with Natural Models LA, saw the industry catch up with her vision, and have great results on this journey together. Since signing with Natural Models LA, Saje has also signed with the legendary Wilhelmina agency in New York and is a living example to women and girls around the world of how to go after their dreams unapologetically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6dfda214-3a82-424e-bd41-b20df0bf13bc/sage.jpg Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Saje Nicole is a Haitian American serial entrepreneur, model, actress, and activist. - Saje’s favorite quote is, “Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford Saje’s favorite quote is, “Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford With her sights set on launching her fashion line next and creating and producing inspiring content, Sage Nicole, continues to pursue modeling and acting opportunities, always excited and grateful for her next adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Saje Nicole is a Haitian American serial entrepreneur, model, actress, and activist. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitian-arts-entertainment/actress-garcelle-beauvais monthly 0.5 2023-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9fb3fd73-8792-480c-aa34-2826cb8e15d5/Beauvais.jpg Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Garcelle Beauvais’ 40 Years of Modeling and Acting from 1986 - 2023! - Garcelle Beauvais portrayed her first acting role in the romantic comedy film Coming to America at age 19 Garcelle Beauvais formerly Beauvais-Nilon; born November 26, 1966 is a Haitian-American actress and television personality. She is best known for her starring roles in the sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show and the crime drama series NYPD Blue. She also appeared in the films Coming to America (1988) and its sequel (2021), White House Down (2013), and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). In 2020, Beauvais became a main cast member of the reality television series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She also co-hosted the daytime talk show The Real alongside Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, and Jeannie Mai from 2020 to 2022 for its final two seasons. Beauvais was born in Saint-Marc, Haiti, to Marie-Claire Beauvais, a nurse, and Axel Jean Pierre, a lawyer. After her parents divorced when she was three years old, she moved with her mother to the United States at age seven along with her six elder siblings and settled in Peabody, Massachusetts where she enrolled in elementary school. Upon her arrival to the United States, Beauvais originally only spoke French and Creole but learned English from watching Sesame Street on television. Beauvais has had so many roles, there is not enough room to list them here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9a02c3b5-10e5-4082-a5ea-2e441e65b751/Beauvais3.jpg Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Garcelle Beauvais’ 40 Years of Modeling and Acting from 1986 - 2023! - She first appeared in the television series Miami Vice in episode 18 Beauvais moved to Miami at 16 in an attempt to pursue a career in modeling. After driving down from Massachusetts, Beauvais hoped to interview for a modeling agency without an appointment. She was approached at a red light while putting on lipstick by the very owner of the agency she sought to see. After modeling with this agency for about a year, Beauvais, at 17, went to New York City to pursue a career as a fashion model, after signing with the Ford agency living with Eileen Ford, and later modeling with Irene Marie Models. She modeled print ads for Avon, Mary Kay, and Clairol and in catalogs for Lerner New York Clothing Line, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom and walked the runway for Calvin Klein and Isaac Mizrahi and also shot TV commercials for Burdines. Beauvais has appeared on the covers of numerous luxury lifestyle and fashion magazines such as CVLUX,Harper's Bazaar,Sheen Magazine,People's Health issue,VIVmag, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Playboy,Vibe and Hype Hair.In 2017, she was featured on five different magazine covers.In June 2019, she appeared in an editorial for Vogue Italia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/83249405-34f5-4dfb-b2a0-d7ab89d0d7f8/Beauvaiskids.jpg Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Garcelle Beauvais’ 40 Years of Modeling and Acting from 1986 - 2023! - Garcelle Beauvais Loves Her 3 Kids "As much as I love what I have accomplished so far as an actress, I have to say that being a mom — with all of its challenges and rewards — has been the best role of my life," Beauvais wrote, adding that she was the youngest of seven children and her mom has 25 grandchildren. "I always wanted to have kids, and when I dreamed about my future, I pictured having a boy first and then a girl — the perfect nuclear family," she continued. "Well, we can't always have it our way. But I have to say, I got really lucky!" Oliver was born in New York City in 1991 when Garcelle was very young. Jax Joseph and twin brother Jaid Thomas were born in 2007. The baby is Oliver’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Haitian-American Garcelle Beauvais’ 40 Years of Modeling and Acting from 1986 - 2023! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitian-arts-entertainment/haitian-filmmaker-raoul-peck monthly 0.5 2023-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6c2499e2-be16-4ebd-80c2-60fbc9c5e75a/peckaward.jpg Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Award Winning Haitian Filmmaker Raoul Peck - Peck is known for using historical, political, and personal characters to tackle and recount societal issues and historical events. Raoul Peck (born 9 September 1953 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti) is a Haitian filmmaker, of both documentary and feature films.[1] He is known for using historical, political, and personal characters to tackle and recount societal issues and historical events.Peck was Haiti's Minister of Culture from 1996 to September 1997.His film I Am Not Your Negro (2016), about the life of James Baldwin and race relations in the United States, was nominated for an Oscar in January 2017 and won a César Award in France. Peck's HBO documentary miniseries, Exterminate All the Brutes (2021), received a Peabody Award. Peck is also the founder of Velvet Film, a film production company in Paris, New York, and Port-au-Prince. He also founded "El Dorado Forum" (Port-au-Prince, Haiti) in 1995, a center that supports the creativity and enrichment of artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitian Arts & Entertainment - Award Winning Haitian Filmmaker Raoul Peck - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-engineering daily 0.75 2023-08-30 https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-engineering/hanwash monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7f697b27-855b-405a-be20-196bb41fab09/hands.png Haitians in Engineering - HANWASH and partners are working to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti - The Haitian National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Initiative The lack of coordinated, sustainable, safe water and sanitation is one of the greatest challenges the country of Haiti faces today. In a nation of approximately 11.5 million people, it is estimated that only about 58% of the population of Haiti has access to “improved” drinking water. That means about 4.6 million people drink water from mostly contaminated sources, such as rivers or lakes. In addition, only about 28% of the population has access to improved sanitation facilities. The resulting impact on individual and community health is profound. Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to the transmission of diseases https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8f1ccdeb-d0e6-4ddc-9618-d8c24e03cb97/tranform.png Haitians in Engineering - HANWASH and partners are working to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti - Striving to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti such as cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A, and typhoid. Absent, inadequate, or inappropriately managed water and sanitation services expose individuals to these preventable health risks. Although exacting statistics on diarrhea diseases in Haiti are scarce, those water borne diseases are the third leading cause of child mortality worldwide and have a major impact on the death of adults 70 years and older. For decades, the successful delivery of financially and operationally sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects in Haiti has been an elusive target – one that has become even more challenging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/2ae507de-2227-4ca0-96ff-b906faa52be8/group1.png Haitians in Engineering - HANWASH and partners are working to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti - HANWASH and partners are working with and supporting local stakeholders since the 2010 earthquake and onset of cholera. Breakdowns in the infrastructure, non-existent repair funding and qualified expertise, a proliferation of charity, and a lack of management are significant impediments to the development and progress of the WASH sector in Haiti. The intention of HANWASH is to facilitate universal access to water and sanitation and the promotion of good hygiene by every household https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f139231e-503a-4b40-9bfe-bdd3b6cb2908/well.png Haitians in Engineering - HANWASH and partners are working to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti - A national program formed out of a partnership between Rotary International District 7020 and DINEPA and based on the success of Haiti Outreach in Haiti using a holistic approach involving a broad network of diverse and capable partners. Starting with seven pilot communes this is a multi-decade, multi-billion dollar endeavor, HANWASH plans to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by relying on the long-term commitment and participation of local communities. This solution involves not just constructing new delivery methods and good hygiene, but establishing a framework of accountability, responsibility and transparency. Such an approach will enhance partnerships and create clear lines of authority and responsibility that will result in technically sound, revenue positive, safely managed infrastructure. Based on initial learnings from pilot projects, a strategic business plan has been developed outlining three overall strategies for success and a roadmap for addressing the challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/444322c5-e657-414a-957b-21c3d498c284/group2.png Haitians in Engineering - HANWASH and partners are working to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti - The mission and Goal of HANWASH Promote HANWASH values and mission to increase public interest. Deliver successful projects based on the HANWASH model of collective action in seven communes (municipalities). Strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to develop, regulate and coordinate the sector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Engineering - HANWASH and partners are working to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/haitians-in-engineering/designer-ralph-giles monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c1fcb574-a1f6-4efe-b18d-81acd8a5acd0/Giles-out.jpg Haitians in Engineering - Haitian-American Ralph Gilles styled the North American Car of the Year-winning 2005 Chrysler 300 & 2014 SRT Dodge Viper - Gilles has earned numerous academic and industry awards Ralph Gilles was appointed chief design officer for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Maserati and Fiat (Latin America) brands in January 2021. He is also a member of Stellantis’ Top Executive Team. He is responsible for shaping and directing design across the brand’s portfolio as it moves toward electrification. He is extremely active inside and outside of the company. Gilles serves as the executive sponsor of the Stellantis African Ancestry Network Diaspora (STAAND) in addition to playing a supporting role with the Stellantis Global Diversity Council. At his alma mater, College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, Gilles serves as a member of the CCS board of trustees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/72c18e91-3ebc-4d2b-a531-c20aed0c3c2a/Giles-in.jpg Haitians in Engineering - Haitian-American Ralph Gilles styled the North American Car of the Year-winning 2005 Chrysler 300 & 2014 SRT Dodge Viper - Automotive Hall of Fame Young Leadership & Excellence Award Winner An avid car enthusiast who enjoys spending time at the track, go-karting and watching Formula 1 auto racing, Gilles has participated in the Targa Newfoundland Rally, the Car and Driver One Lap of America and the SRT Viper Cup Series. In addition, he frequently serves as a judge at various Concours d’Elegance events across the country, including Pebble Beach and Amelia Island, as well as the EyesOn Design car show. Gilles has earned numerous academic and industry awards, including the Michigan State University Eli Broad Graduate School of Management Young Alumni Achievement Award, Automotive Hall of Fame Young Leadership & Excellence Award, NV Magazine Innovation Award, Black Engineer of the Year President’s Award and N’Digo Foundation N’Design Award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/31edc77d-de87-4f9f-ab1d-438c59be84d9/giles-fr.jpg Haitians in Engineering - Haitian-American Ralph Gilles styled the North American Car of the Year-winning 2005 Chrysler 300 & 2014 SRT Dodge Viper - An Outstanding Automotive Career Since first joining the company in 1992 as a designer, Gilles has put his extensive academic background in industrial design and business administration to use, holding various positions within the company, including since 2000: 2021, Chief Design Officer, Stellantis 2015, Head of Design, GEC, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. 2011, President and CEO – Dodge/SRT and Motorsports, FCA US LLC 2009, President and CEO – Dodge Brand 2009, Senior Vice President – Product Design, FCA – North America 2008, Vice President – Design, Chrysler LLC 2006, Vice President – Jeep/Truck, Color and Trim Studios 2005, Director – Truck Exterior/Interior Design Studio 2001, Director – Design Office, Large Car Studio, Family Vehicles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Haitians in Engineering - Haitian-American Ralph Gilles styled the North American Car of the Year-winning 2005 Chrysler 300 & 2014 SRT Dodge Viper - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/guest-editorials daily 0.75 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png https://danielbayard.com/guest-editorials/happybirthdayamericafromhaitians monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b915a6ae-d485-489a-a4fe-6c9b0826368e/uniform.jpg Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community - Taught from an early age to Love This Country As I was completing the installation of our American Flag in front of the gate yesterday, I paused in awe to contemplate the incredible journey our country has taken over the past 247 years and how my fellow Haitian-American family has stood shoulder to shoulder with their adopted home. I remember the day, when I was about five years old in the early sixties, that my Godfather Karl gifted me an American sailor's uniform to mimic the one he wore as an enlisted man in the navy alongside his brother Max. Then there was his brother Patrick; the Green Beret in the family routinely dropped behind enemy lines for some secret mission. At the same time, my cousin Guy, always the boisterous one, would chide them about the superiority of his Marine brothers over them, and my cousin Serge later fought in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for his injury from a grenade and still suffers from the effects of Agent Orange today. And I could name so many other cousins like Hans in the Marines or Patrick in the Air Force. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1687285365954-QMS7YHFO2DU45EMK33GR/savanahstatue.jpg Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community - Standing Shoulder-to-Shoulder from the American Revolution through Today But fighting alongside our American brothers was not a new thing. Most people are unaware that Haitian soldiers fought alongside the patriots in the American Revolution against the British and lost many lives in the most brutal of battles attempting to dislodge the British in 1779 from Savannah, Georgia. Georgians even erected a statue in Franklyn Square in downtown Savannah as a tribute to remember their sacrifice 245 years ago. And while remembering those early warriors, we must also pay tribute to the Haitian pilots who were members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, the Haitian Airforce, and Coastguard who patrolled the Caribbean for German U-Boats during WW-II and the ultimate sacrifice of Haitian-American soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq while on the subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0831e776-fe63-4451-9468-676e0b358e29/tuskegeethumb.jpg Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community - Haitian Tuskegee Airmen Our family was from the wave who migrated from Haiti during the late fifties to flee the dictatorship of Francois (Papa Doc) Duvalier. Our parents instilled in us the importance of paying our gratitude forward as a tribute to this great country that allowed us the opportunity to live and prosper here. My parents arrived penniless from Haiti due to confiscation of their assets, but within seven years had attained the American dream of moving to the suburbs, a garage with 2 cars, and superior schools for their kids than those found in New York’s city at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6f157f0b-373e-422b-9f6a-8f8d0a4474c3/flag.jpg Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community - Celebrating this Great Country Together with You My uncle was a Colonel in the Haitian army and the military attache in Washington DC and his wife, my aunt, seamstress to the famed Jacqueline Kennedy. Our family gatherings were a testament to the assimilation that most Haitian-Americans strive for as I listened through my formative years of the progress, aspirations, and accomplishments of my extended family that demanded excellence and achievement in their adopted home of the United States as if they had everything to https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1686844689137-870YVSMY2E2C84YH35SR/gay+harvard.png Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community - Humble, Grateful and Embracing the American Way! prove to be accepted here. My sisters Marie-Denise, Jacky, and Mica all became small business owners and employers with Mica later becoming an engineer and VP of a phone company. But this ethic of work, advancement, and contribution is not exclusive to my family or personal experiences. Look around and see how Haitian Americans contribute and strive to enjoy and participate in the American dream. The KATO research institute points out; Haitians are twice more enlisted into the armed forces as a percentage of the population, 94% have attained college or high school degrees, and 82% are currently gainfully employed in the workforce compared to 60% of all citizens born here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d71d7021-5fad-4639-bf02-ec8efdf150e7/superbowl.jpg Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community - Pierre Garcon Celebrates Superbowl History Your Haitian-American fellow citizens run universities, hospitals, and automotive manufacturing, and are engaged in sports, politics, movies, education, healthcare, and the arts as well as every other sphere of industry and influence in this great country. We Haitian Americans love America and prove our loyalty, respect, and gratitude every day as we strive to assimilate into this great society while always remembering where we come from and the opportunities our new country has provided us. Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/49718f1d-85ed-4532-93ab-650a22b2d071/birthday.jpg Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Guest Editorials - Happy Birthday America from the Haitian-American Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/law-and-legal daily 0.75 2023-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/85a55097-434a-4c36-96dd-dd82cf5eaf74/IMG-3420.jfif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png https://danielbayard.com/law-and-legal/markenzy-lapointe monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/99927210-c5f5-4efc-93d9-bb8e41e80d73/markenzy_lapointe_4.jpeg Law and Legal - Markenzy Lapointe is the first Haitian-born American lawyer to serve as U.S. Attorney - Lapointe leads an office of nearly 500 attorneys Nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Lapointe leads an office of nearly 500 attorneys and support professionals responsible for investigating and prosecuting federal crimes in South Florida and litigating civil matters in which the U.S. has an interest. Prior to his appointment, Lapointe was a partner in the Miami office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where he handled commercial, high exposure product liability, professional malpractice, and criminal investigation matters. Lapointe began his legal career with the Florida Supreme Court, where he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Harry Lee Anstead from 1999 to 2001. He went on to serve as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida from 2002 to 2006, handling federal criminal matters that ranged from narcotics and firearms crimes to bank and mortgage fraud. Throughout his career, Lapointe has maintained a notable pro bono practice. He received the Legal Aid/Put Something Back Pro Bono Award in Child Advocacy and the Daily Business Review’s Most Effective Lawyer Award for Pro Bono in Family Law. Lapointe received his law degree from Florida State University College of Law and a degree in finance from Florida State University College of Business. He also attended Miami Dade College. Lapointe is a U.S. Marine Gulf War veteran and the first Haitian-born American lawyer to serve as U.S. Attorney. He emigrated from Haiti to the U.S. as a teenager, lived in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood, and graduated from Edison High School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Law and Legal - Markenzy Lapointe is the first Haitian-born American lawyer to serve as U.S. Attorney - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters daily 0.75 2025-10-10 https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/the-rise-of-jean-pierre-boyer-and-the-unification-of-hispaniola monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a05f8021-a1dd-4273-811a-b93dc926e6de/JP+Boyer.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Rise of J.P. Boyer, M.M. Lachenais, and the Unification of Hispaniola - Boyer was the biracial son of a French tailor and an African mother, a former slave from the Congo. The echoes of revolution still rang across Ayiti (Haiti) as Jean-Pierre Boyer, a man of mixed-race heritage, ascended to power at the age of forty-six. A veteran of the Haitian Revolution, Boyer possessed both political acumen and a burning ambition to shape the destiny of Hispaniola. His vision: a unified island under Haitian rule. Boyer's rise was not solely his own doing. Behind the scenes, wielding considerable influence, was Marie-Madeleine Lachenais (Joute). Renowned for her intellect and captivating beauty, Lachenais was more than just a confidante; she was a partner in shaping national policy. Their collaboration, driven by shared ambition and a complex partnership, would leave an indelible mark on the island's history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/497873d4-40d0-4b74-885c-1afbab19f962/Battle+of+Verti%C3%A8res.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Rise of J.P. Boyer, M.M. Lachenais, and the Unification of Hispaniola - Haiti: The first independent, slave free country in the Americas The Haitian Revolution, a monumental struggle for liberation from French colonial rule, had reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Caribbean. Newly independent, Haiti faced immense challenges: economic devastation, international isolation, a country divided in two, and the constant threat of European intervention. Jean-Pierre Boyer inherited this tumultuous legacy. A skilled military logistics administrator, he sought to consolidate power and stabilize the nation. He looked beyond Haiti's borders, his gaze fixed on the eastern side of Hispaniola – Santo Domingo, still under Spanish control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b796dd25-3bdf-46bb-878e-ae154a7e82d1/Joute+in+orphanage.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Rise of J.P. Boyer, M.M. Lachenais, and the Unification of Hispaniola - Marie-Madeleine Lachenais: The Mistress of Two Presidents, Alexandre Petion and Jean-Pierre Boyer Boyer saw unification as the key to Haiti's long-term security and prosperity. He believed that a united Hispaniola, free from European influence, could become a regional power. However, this ambition required navigating a complex political terrain and overcoming deep-seated cultural differences between the French-speaking Haiti and the Spanish-speaking Santo Domingo. Marie-Madeleine Lachenais was no mere consort. Sources and scholarly accounts portray her as a powerful force in Haitian politics as first lady for thirty-seven years. Her intelligence, sharp wit, and persuasive abilities allowed her to exert significant influence over Boyer, and before him, Alexandre Petion. She was a trusted advisor to both presidents, often shaping policy decisions from behind the scenes, earning the nickname of “The President of Two Presidents.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/2c88db5a-e4da-401d-855c-caa8b9911548/In+the+bustling+square+of+Santo+Domingo+in+1820%2C+a+joyous+crowd+of+African+Americans+gathers%2C+their+faces+alight+with+celebration+as+a+distinguished+general%2C+in+a+crisp+military+uniform%2C+reads+aloud+a+significant.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Rise of J.P. Boyer, M.M. Lachenais, and the Unification of Hispaniola - Economic struggles, French Debt, and isolation from slave-holding countries were major challenges for the new republic. The partnership between Boyer and Lachenais was unique. They were collaborators, strategists, and lovers. Together, they crafted a vision for Hispaniola and pursued it with unwavering determination. Her influence allowed Boyer to solidify his position. In 1822, Boyer's forces crossed the border and seized control of Santo Domingo without firing a single shot, achieving his goal of unifying Hispaniola. Many in the Spanish East advocated for unification with Haiti. For a time, it seemed that his vision had been realized. However, the union was built on shaky foundations. Haitian rule was met with https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/603594d0-6bfa-4fa1-9b0a-4da56a41346b/The+Haitian+army+marches+across+the+border+in+neat+columns+for+as+far+as+the+eye+can+see.+Officers+on+horseback+call+out+orders+to+the+men+as+the+army+marches+forward+in+1844+towards+the+Dominican+Republic.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Rise of J.P. Boyer, M.M. Lachenais, and the Unification of Hispaniola - Boyer and Haiti were Invited by many in the Spanish East and even given the Keys to the city of Santo Domingo on arrival resentment from many Dominicans, who chafed under the imposition of Haitian laws and customs. Economically, the union proved disastrous, as Haiti's struggling economy was further burdened by attempting to manage Santo Domingo militarily, a much more rural territory with a population of around 80,000 compared to Haiti’s nearly one million. In Santo Domingo, the Haitian rule soon generated resistance due to increased taxation to finance the French debt, as well as cultural and https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/820e9719-7ae7-4843-b2a9-7ee5c703ce94/Boyer+and+Joute.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Rise of J.P. Boyer, M.M. Lachenais, and the Unification of Hispaniola - Legacy religious differences. Over time this led to revolts, political instability, and ultimately, the downfall of Boyer. Within western Haiti, their ambitions were not without detractors as rivals questioned Boyer's leadership, Lachenais's undue influence, and the lackluster response to an earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northern region in 1842, among other reasons. Jean-Pierre Boyer's reign and partnership with Marie-Madeleine Lachenais remain a fascinating and controversial chapter in Hispaniola's history. Their ambition to unify the island, driven by a vision of regional power, ultimately failed, leaving a legacy of resentment and division. They were exiled in 1843. Their story serves as a reminder of the complex interplay of ambition, power, and the enduring challenges of nation-building in the aftermath of revolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6389760e-e267-4721-bd60-9ee1061feaf6/Book+Five+and+Six.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Rise of J.P. Boyer, M.M. Lachenais, and the Unification of Hispaniola - THE DESCRIPTION OF BOOK FIVE IN THE TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY SAGA In the aftermath of the revolution, Jean-Pierre Boyer seized control as President of Ayiti (Haiti) at forty-six, embodying a blend of authority and ambition. With a mixed-race heritage and a sharp political mind, he seeks to unify the island of Hispaniola under his rule, driven by a vision of manifest destiny. Yet, it is Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, affectionately known as Joute, who wields true influence. At forty-four, her beauty is complemented by her keen intellect, allowing her to deftly navigate the complex social hierarchies of her time. Though her name rarely appears in official documents, her presence is felt in every corner of the national palace, shaping policies and directing the course of the nation. Together, Boyer and Lachenais form a partnership that seeks not only power but also the unification of the entirety of Hispaniola, eyeing the neglected Spanish colony of Santo Domingo as a tantalizing opportunity. Triumph To Tragedy on Hispaniola is a compelling tale of ambition, intimacy, and the intricate dance of politics. It reveals Ayiti as a vibrant stage for the struggle for liberty and sovereignty, showcasing a powerful couple whose legacy will resonate across history. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/toussaint-louverture monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7b9dfc90-5d57-4fef-9d5a-c7aeeec7a587/Toussaint.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - Brilliant Tactician, Politician and Diplomat Toussaint L’Ouverture was a former slave who rose to become the leader of the only successful slave revolt in modern history known as the Haitian Revolution. Born into slavery on May 20, 1743 in the French colony of Saint Dominque, L’Ouverture was the eldest son of Gaou Guinon, an African prince who was captured by slave traders. At a time when revisions to the French Code Noir (Black Code) legalized the harsh treatment of slaves as property, young L’Overture instead inspired kindness from those in authority over him. His godfather, the priest Simon Baptiste, for example, taught him to read and write. Impressed by L’Ouverture, Bayon de Libertad, the manager of the Breda plantation on which L’Ouverture was born, allowed him unlimited access to his personal library. By the time he was twenty, the well-read and tri-lingual L’Ouverture—he spoke French, Creole, and some Latin—had also gained a reputation as a skilled horseman and for his knowledge of medicinal plants and herbs. More importantly, L’Ouverture had secured his freedom from de Libertad even as he continued to manage his former owner’s household personnel and to act as his coachman. Over the course of the next eighteen years, L’Ouverture settled into life on the Breda plantation marrying fellow Catholic Suzanne Simon and parenting two sons, Isaac and Saint-Jean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9d0fbdaf-8676-4daa-bad5-b636aa66a1a6/toussaint+horse.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - A Remarkable Horseman, Veterinarian and Herbal Healer The events of August 22, 1791, the “Night of Fire” in which slaves revolted by setting fire to plantation houses and fields and killing whites, convinced the 48-year-old L’Ouverture that he should join the growing insurgency, although not before securing the safety of his wife and children in the Spanish-controlled eastern half of the island (Santo Domingo) and assuring that Bayon de Libertad and his wife were safe aboard a ship bound for the United States. Inspired by French Revolutionary ideology and angered by generations of abuse at the hands of white planters, the initial slave uprising was quelled within several days, but ongoing fighting between the slaves, free blacks, and planters continued. Although he was free, L’Ouverture joined the slave insurgency and quickly developed a reputation first as https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/38117dbb-c455-49a3-99d4-1510cd98bda3/toussaint.jfif Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - A Man who stood up to Napoleon and Worked with John Adams and General Thomas Maitland on Behalf of the Colony a capable soldier and then as military secretary to Georges Biassou, one of the insurgency’s leaders. When the insurgency’s leadership chose to ally itself with Spain against France, L’Ouverture followed. Threatened by Spain and Britain’s attempts to control the island, the French National Convention acted to preserve its colonial rule in 1794 by securing the loyalty of the black population; France granted citizenship rights and freedom to all blacks within the empire. Following France’s decision to emancipate the slaves, L’Ouverture allied with France against Spain, and from 1794 to 1802, he was the dominant political and military leader in the French colony. Operating under the self-assumed title of General-in-Chief of the Army, L’Ouverture led the French in ousting the British and then in capturing the Spanish controlled half of the island. By 1801, although Saint Dominque remained ostensibly a French colony, L’Ouverture was ruling it as an independent state. He drafted a constitution in which he reiterated the 1794 abolition of slavery and appointed himself governor for “the rest of his glorious life.” L’Ouverture’s actions eventually aroused the ire of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1802, Napoleon dispatched his brother-in-law, Charles Leclerc, to capture L’Ouverture and return the island to slavery under French control. Captured and imprisoned at Fort de Joux in France, L’Ouverture died of pneumonia on April 7, 1803. Independence for Saint Dominque followed one year later in 1804 under the leadership of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, one of L’Ouverture’s generals, who changed the name to Haiti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d3a58dd0-712d-43bc-817f-a6a97798fa5c/toussaint.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - Of Royal Blood? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/09b8bd82-f869-4fee-830c-56a2af9672e9/Adams+and+Toussaint.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - Diplomacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4fe57562-7bdd-43ee-ba2d-141b8ac2ce7f/toussaint-stedman.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fbc9168b-7483-41ee-8756-3df8d96d79b0/Book+1+Cover.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - Romance & Revolution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1711142232506-W5IW58LHJ9B15AM6ODDC/Book+2+Cover.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - The Rise of Louverture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f0143098-62ee-482d-8768-ea2f8d5541b5/Cover+Ready+Kindle.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - The Fall of Louverture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1711142539233-DQ95LL55E6V281JOZ5UO/Buy+button.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Toussaint Louverture - Use Special at Checkout https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/suzanne-simone-baptiste-louverture monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/165402be-3c69-4b18-90fa-8bc2288593f2/Suzanne.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Suzanne Simone Baptiste Louverture Suzanne Simone Baptiste Louverture (born around 1742 - May 19, 1816 Agen, France) was the wife of Toussaint Louverture. Some sources claim she might have been a relative (perhaps a niece) of Pierre Baptiste, Toussaint's father or godfather. A strong family woman, she was fiercely loyal to and deeply in love with Toussaint. Her son Placide was adopted by Toussaint Louverture. Capture by the French in 1802 Toussaint Louverture's family was captured along with him by Leclerc's troops after the deceptions carried out by Brunet and Leclerc (see: Memoir of Toussaint Louverture, Written by Himself). Having been captured by the French in Saint-Domingue, Madame Toussaint and her children were transported to Bayonne upon arriving in France, There they were placed under the supervision of General Ducos and separated from Toussaint Louverture. (Beard p. 283) Upon landing in Fance in the port of Brest, Toussaint is seperated from his wife and children, he later recounts the French actions towards his family and writes in his memoir: Government should do me more justice: my wife and children have done nothing and have nothing to answer for; they should be sent home to watch over our interests. Gen. Leclerc has occasioned all this evil; but I am at the bottom of a dungeon, unable to justify myself. Government is too just to keep my hands tied, and allow Gen. Leclerc to abuse me thus, without listening to me. (Toussaint L'Ouverture Addition to the Memoirs). In parting from his servant and secretary Mars Plaisir, Toussaint said the following: "Carry my last farewell to my wife, my children, and my niece. Would I could console thee under this cruel separation: be assured of my friendship and of the remembrance which I shall always preserve of thy services and of thy devotedness." (Beard p. 283) Madame Louverture, survived her husband and her youngest child Saint-Jean [died 1804 in Agen, France] for several years, without being able to overcome the grief, which was so deep and constant as to undermine her faculties. She died in 1816, in the arms of her sons, Placide and Isaac. (Beard p. 290) In his biographical notes - Memoir of Toussaint Louverture, Written by Himself 1 - Toussaint writes from Fort de Joux in French captivity, about his wife of many years: "I am separated from all that I hold dearest in the world ...from a dearly-loved wife, who, I fear, separated from me, cannot endure the afflictions which overwhelm her, and from a cherished family, who made the happiness of my life." https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/jean-jacques-dessalines-a8pz7 monthly 0.5 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f784ef8e-3e81-4fbb-87c6-c8316b259e69/dessalines.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines One of, if not the founding father of Haiti, is undoubtedly Jean-Jacques Dessalines. To some, he is one of the reasons why Haiti was stymied in its early development due to his ferocious brutality towards the white French population right after the new republic declared independence in 1804. For others, this brutality was necessary to ensure that the world knew of the determination of its leader to destroy all who threatened it. No matter which side of the controversy you position yourself, there is no question that without Dessalines, the Republic of Haiti would probably not have been created. So who was this man? Dessalines was born into slavery with the name of Duclos on Cormier, a plantation near Grande-Riviere-du-Nord, Saint-Domingue. His enslaved father had adopted the surname from his owner Henri Duclos. The names of Jean-Jacques's parents and their region of origin in Africa are a mystery, but probably west or central West Africa. Dessalines labored in the Cormier sugarcane fields where the 7-day, 12-hour work week was as brutal as the punishment for non-conformance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/5d4e9c12-aa05-4ecd-aaf4-6845e55f2ad1/cormier.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines - Rising to the rank of Foreman on the Cormier Plantation It was reported that his body had welts from whippings received as a young man. It is there that he rose to the rank of Commandeur, a foreman or slave driver until he was about 30 years old. While at Cormier Dessalines became close with Victoria Tòya Montou who he referred to as his aunt, though there was no direct biological link. Montou was reportedly a skilled warrior, midwife, and healer believed to have been born in the Kingdom of Dahomey, in present-day Benin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/571256f3-6a02-4618-b229-5048b80ff0ab/Tante_Toya.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines - His Aunt Toya provided his first military training Some sources indicate that she was a soldier there. It is unclear precisely when she was abducted and enslaved, or when she arrived in Haiti. She organized several rebellions before the momentous meeting at Bois Caiman in 1791, the spark of the rebellion, and reportedly gave Dessalines his early military training though it is not known if Dessalines participated in any of these early battles. Still enslaved, Jean-Jacques was bought by a man with the last name of Dessalines, an affranchi (meaning a slave freed in his lifetime), who assigned his surname to Jean-Jacques. From then on he was called Jean-Jacques Dessalines. He worked for that master for about three years. Dessalines kept this name after he gained his freedom. He joined in the slave uprising of 1791 that began in the Plaine-du-Nord and was the chief lieutenant to Toussaint Louverture and fought valiantly under him. Years later, at the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot against the French, Dessalines rallied his troops and declared "I want to keep with me only brave men. Let those who want to become French slaves come out of the fort. Let those, on the contrary, who wish to die as free men, rank themselves around me" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/230a735e-f726-4d2f-8f88-adee5cb68e28/revolution.jfif Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines - Switching Sides to the French However, after the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot, Dessalines defected from his long-time ally Louverture and briefly sided with French General Leclerc who at the time was coaxing the black generals over to the French side. In 1802 Louverture was betrayed, captured, and sent to prison in France where he died. Several historians attribute Dessalines as being at least partially responsible for Louverture's arrest, as later did Louverture's son Isaac. Thereafter, Dessalines defected from the French army along with many of the black officers after they learned that Napoleon Bonaparte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/bf3309d4-f7c5-48c5-b8d2-cafaf3eda7f1/army.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines was going to re-establish slavery in the colony after doing so in Martinique. He became the leader of the revolution and Général-Chef de l'Armée Indigène in May 1803. Dessaline's forces defeated the French army at the Battle of Vertières on November 18, 1803. Saint-Domingue was declared independent on November 29th and then as the independent Republic of Haiti, derived from the indigenous name from Ayiti (land of mountains) on January 1, 1804. Haiti became the first country in the Americas to permanently abolish slavery. Dessalines was chosen by a council of generals to assume the office of governor-general. He ordered the genocidal 1804 massacre of the https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b13b84db-0482-4662-9118-63607dbb3953/polish.jfif Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines - "After what I have done in the South, if the citizens do not rise up, it is because they are not men" remaining European population in Haiti, many of whom were French, resulting in the deaths of between 3,000 and 5,000 people, including women and children. He excluded from the massacre Corsecans, teachers, doctors, and pharmacists as well as surviving Polish Legionnaires, who had defected from the French legion to become allied with the enslaved Africans, as well as the Germans who did not take part in the slave trade. He granted them full citizenship under the constitution and classified them as Noir (Black), the new ruling ethnicity. Tensions remained with the minority of Mulatto Gens de Couleur, especially in the South where Dessalines had conducted an extermination campaign in 1801 during the Civil War of Knives. He is credited with declaring "After what I have done in the South, if the citizens do not rise up, it is because they are not men"; Dessalines named himself Governor-General-for-life and in September of 1804, he was proclaimed Emperor of Haiti by the Generals of the Haitian Revolution Army. He was crowned Emperor Jacques I in a coronation ceremony in October in the city of Le Cap (now Cap-Haïtien). In May 1805, his government released the Imperial Constitution, naming Jean-Jacques Dessalines emperor for life with the right to name his successor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c1473434-79e1-4561-a4c0-641a0e4d623b/Henri-Christophe-and-Alexandre-Petion.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines Disaffected members of Dessalines's administration who thought his brutality had gone too far, including Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion, began a conspiracy to overthrow the Emperor. Dessalines was assassinated north of the capital of Port-au-Prince, at Larnage (now known as Pont-Rouge), on October 17, 1806, on his way to fight the rebels. Although Dessalines had serious issues with Gens de Couleur Mulattos, ironically it was Charlotin Marcadieu a famous Mulatto colonel of the Haitian army who lost his life trying to save the Emperor where the two were murdered. However, who the actual assassins were remains a mystery today. Some say Petion, others Christophe, others believe it was Dessaline's closest officers. No matter how you view Jean-Jacques Dessalines, he is the key component in the independence of Haiti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1702415036197-OBODOFWWBDDRTBEJFCCM/3-books-400px.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/marie-claire-heureuse-flicite-bonheur monthly 0.5 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a6fdf576-8c50-48b8-9a49-83cfa29fa48b/felicite.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Marie-Claire Heureuse Félicitée Bonheur, Empress Marie-Claire Heureuse Félicité was born in Léogâne on February 3, 1758, into a poor but free family. She received her education from her aunt, who was the governess of a religious order. After marrying, she became a widow in 1795 without having any children. During the siege of Jacmel in 1800, which took place during the Civil War known as La Guerre des Couteaux (the War of Knives), Marie-Claire gained recognition for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of the wounded and starving residents of the city. She convinced Jean-Jacques Dessalines, one of the besiegers under General Toussaint Louverture, to allow some roads to be opened so that aid could reach those in need. She organized a caravan that provided food, clothing, and medicine to non-combatant citizens and even cooked meals for them in the streets. During her interactions with Dessalines, they developed a romantic relationship and shortly thereafter got married. Marie-Claire was described as kind, merciful, and genuine, with both elegant and warm manners. Unlike her husband, Dessalines, she demonstrated kindness toward people of all colors and legitimized his seven illegitimate children. She strongly opposed her husband's policies toward the white French residents of Haiti and worked to meet the needs of those imprisoned. She did not hesitate to save many of them, even at the risk of her husband's wrath, who had planned to massacre them. It is said that she fell to her knees to plead with him to spare their lives and went so far as to hide and protect several of them. On Independence Day, she created the traditional meal of “soup joumou” or pumpkin soup, which was consumed by Haitians for the first time on January 1, 1804, and remains a tradition to this day. After Haiti's independence, Jean-Jacques Dessalines was named Emperor of Ayiti, and she was made Empress in 1804. Marie-Claire was respected for her strength and was referred to as “poto-mitan,” meaning the center pole, and recognized as the first Haitian nurse. Marie-Claire Heureuse Félicité Dessalines passed away in Gonaïves on August 9, 1858, at the age of one hundred. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/blog-post-title-four-7p3g6-9b3ph-wzxel monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/2efa02c4-a363-4c59-8982-c084f62b4090/Henri-Christophe-main.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - King Henri (Henry) Christophe - The Slave who would one day be King Henry Christophe was one of the quartet of Haitian heroes along with Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and Alexandre Petion. Differing versions of his early life can be confusing, but my research led me to develop his character as follows; Christophe was a young slave on the island of St. Kitts, a British colony in the Caribbean. Possibly fleeing a cruel master, the 11-year-old stowed away on a French naval ship headed for the Battle of Savannah. He was found by a French officer who took possession of him and named him Henri Christophe, note the French spelling of his first name, Henri, and Christophe for the island he was found on. He was enlisted as a drummer boy in the French army, would turn 12 at the battle, and was reportedly wounded there. Months later, the officer sold Henri in Saint Domingue. The Hotel de la Couronne's owner, Gabriel Coidavid, was either his master or leased the boy from his owner. Henri worked at the hotel, developed excellent diplomatic skills, and could earn money from wealthy Grands Blancs either visiting or gambling at the hotel. He purchased his freedom and changed his name to the English spelling of Henry. He later married Marie-Louise, Coidavid's daughter. Christophe would play an important role in Haiti's independence and, after the assassination of Dessalines, took possession of the northern province, established a monarchy, and proclaimed himself King, thus becoming the only monarch of the country. He built palaces, the most important of which is Sans Souci where the remains still stand today, and the Citadelle Laferrière fortress; both named World Heritage sites. Take a sneak peak of Chapter One of Book One where he is given his name by Admiral Charles Henri Hector, Count of Estaing, the supreme commander of the expedition to the American Revolution: https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/queen-marie-louise-coidavid monthly 0.5 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d1140efc-7873-480b-bd04-3e941828540d/Marie-Louise+Coidavid.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Queen Marie Louise Coidavid Marie Louise Coidavid (1778 – 11 March 1851) was the Queen of the Kingdom of Haiti from 1811 to 1820 as the spouse of Henry (Henri) Christophe. Marie-Louise was born into a free black family; her father was the owner of Hotel de la Couronne in Cap-Haïtien. Henri Christophe was a slave purchased by her father. Supposedly, he earned enough money in tips from his duties at the hotel that he was able to purchase his freedom before the Haitian Revolution. They married in Cap-Français, today’s Cap-Haïtien, in 1793, having had a relationship with him from the year prior. They had four children: François Ferdinand (1794–1805), Françoise-Améthyste (d. 1831), Athénaïre (d. 1839) and Jacques-Victor Henry (1804–1820). In 1811, Marie-Louise was given the title of queen upon the creation of the Kingdom of Haiti. Her new status gave her ceremonial tasks to perform, ladies-in-waiting, a secretary, and her court. She took her position seriously and stated that the title "given to her by the nation" also gave her responsibilities and duties to perform. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/alexandre-sabs-ption monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1144da34-969f-449c-9b4a-3264211836c3/petion.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Alexandre Sabès Pétion Alexandre Sabès Pétion (2 April 1770 – 29 March 1818) was the first president of the Republic of Haiti from 1807 until his death in 1818. One of Haiti's founding fathers, Pétion belonged to the revolutionary quartet that also includes Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and his later rival Henri Christophe. Regarded as an excellent artilleryman in his early adulthood, Pétion would distinguish himself as an esteemed military commander with experience leading both French and Haitian troops. The 1802 coalition formed by him and Dessalines against French forces led by Charles Leclerc would prove to be a watershed moment in the decade-long conflict, eventually culminating in the decisive Haitian victory at the Battle of Vertières in 1803. Pétion was born "Anne Alexandre Sabès" in Port-au-Prince to Pascal Sabès, a wealthy French father and Ursula, a free mulatto woman,[4] which made him a quadroon (a quarter African ancestry). Like other gens de couleur libres (free people of color) with wealthy fathers, Pétion was sent to France in 1788 to be educated and study at the Military Academy in Paris. In Saint-Domingue, as in other French colonies such as Louisiane, the free people of color constituted a third caste between the whites and enslaved Africans. While restricted in political rights, many received social capital from their fathers and became educated and wealthy landowners, resented by the petits blancs, who were mostly minor tradesmen. Following the French Revolution, the gens de couleur led a rebellion to gain the voting and political rights which they believed were due them as French citizens; this was before the 1791 slave rebellion. At that time, most free people of color did not support freedom or political rights for slaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/022b047e-a865-42e5-b83d-0289e1649bdb/petion2.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Alexandre Sabès Pétion - Make it stand out Pétion returned to Saint-Domingue as a young man to take part in the Haitian Revolution, participating in skirmishes with the British force in Northern Haiti. Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, who was the Secretary of State for War to prime minister William Pitt the Younger, instructed Sir Adam Williamson, the lieutenant-governor of Jamaica, to sign an agreement with representatives of the French colonists that promised to restore the ancien regime, slavery and discrimination against mixed-race colonists, a move that drew criticism from abolitionists William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson.[8][9] There had long been racial and class tensions between the gens de couleur and enslaved and free blacks in Saint-Domingue, where the enslaved black population outnumbered the white and gens de couleur by ten to one. During the years of warfare against French planters (commonly referred to as grands blancs), racial tensions in Saint-Domingue were exacerbated in competition for power and political alliances. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/marie-madeleine-lachenais-joute monthly 0.5 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/07d376e2-d52b-4a68-bc5f-958884789901/Joute.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Marie-Madeleine Lachenais - “Joute” Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, known as Joute (Arcahaie, Haiti 1778 – Kingston, Jamaica 22 July 1843), was a politically active and influential Haitian woman. She was the mistress and political advisor of both president Alexandre Pétion and president Jean-Pierre Boyer, and exerted a significant influence over the affairs of state during their presidencies for a period of 36 years (1807–1843). She was called "The President of two Presidents," and regarded to have been the most politically powerful woman in the history of Haiti before the introduction of women's suffrage in 1950. Biography Marie-Madeleine Lachenais was the daughter of Marie Thérèse Fabre and the French colonel de Lachenais. She had a relationship with Alexandre Pétion, with whom she had two daughters, Cecile and Hersilie. In 1807, Alexandre Petion became president, and she acted as his adviser. Petion appointed Jean-Pierre Boyer as his successor with her support. After the installment of Jean-Pierre Boyer in 1818, she functioned as mistress and political adviser to Boyer as well and had a daughter, Azema, with him. Her will affected the acts passed in parliament between 1818 and 1840. In 1838, she persuaded Boyer to remain as president when he contemplated to step down. She also revealed and prevented a planned coup involving Faustin Soulouque. After the deposition of Boyer in 1843, Lachenais and her daughters, referred to as Boyers family, were escorted to a ship to follow Boyer in his exile to Jamaica. She and her daughters lived on a pension from Haiti, which were officially only granted to her daughter Cecile. Boyer is reported to have married her, or to have had plans to marry her, shortly before her death. She died shortly after her arrival in Jamaica. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/jean-batiste-bayard-junior monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1717700063809-LVI9I8V0QF3E6VNYYY04/junior.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Bayard, Junior Jean-Baptiste Bayard Junior, (born 1775), referred to as Junior throughout the Triumph To Tragedy series of books, was the son of Jean-Baptiste Senior and Marie Bayard, the main characters throughout Triumph To Tragedy, Book One through the upcoming Book Four (October release). He was my (the author’s) Great Grandfather 5 generations back. Junior’s near-adopted brother is none other than Henri (Henry) Christophe who fought with his father in the American Revolution at the Battle of Savannah in 1779 at the age of 12 (he was actually a drummer boy at the time). Henry was born on St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and had never been to Saint Domingue. He stowed away on a French vessel headed for war and afterward traveled with Junior’s father where he became part of the household and the spelling of his name was changed to the French version of Henri. He later changed it back to Henry upon emancipation. Junior worked in his parent’s business and later traveled to Paris to attend University where he met Alexandre Pétion, developing a lifetime friendship and bond throughout the turbulent revolutionary era. Junior is forced into a relationship tightrope where Henry Christophe and Alexandre Petion become mortal enemies during this era which requires him to be a sort of mediator between the two strong personalities. Junior would later become the President of the Haitian Senate in 1816, Book Four, presiding over the amendments to the Constitution that gave Alexandre Pétion broad powers and his title as President for Life of the country. (See the List of Senate Presidents in the chart below for 1816). He was a steadfast supporter of Pétion until Pétion died in 1818. Read about the adventures of Jean-Baptiste Junior in the Triumph To Tragedy series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8aa632cc-8559-420a-8f70-4637385d160d/Senate+Presidents.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Bayard, Junior - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/blog-post-title-four-7p3g6-9b3ph monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a88aea80-c879-4dad-a394-8642d013ec88/Jean+Baptiste.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Bayard - The Adventures of Jean-Baptiste Jean-Baptiste is my sixth-generation great-grandfather born in 1750. In 1771, Jean-Baptiste returned home to the small hamlet of Jeremie, located on the beautiful south coast of Haiti. His father expected him to take over the family's coffee plantation, but the adventurous Jean decided to join the French military instead. In 1779, Jean finds himself fighting for the American Revolution in the Battle to free Savannah from the British. During this historic campaign, the bloodiest of the war, a spy provided General Benjamin Lincoln with false information that caused a massacre of Haitian, French, and American soldiers. In this scene, Jean confronts the spy and is saved by thea 12-year-old slave drummer boy Henri Christophe who would one day become the first and only King of Haiti after its independence. Enjoy a sneak peak of Book One, Chapter 6. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/blog-post-title-four-7p3g6 monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/31db0057-11d8-485c-b1fd-ebc0652b6bb2/marie.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Marie-Jasmine Bayard - Starring in Books One, Two, Three and the upcoming Book Four Marie's character is based on my Great Grandmother of 6 generations past, born in 1750. Her personality is inspired by the strong personalities of my wife Lily, my sisters, my mother, and my aunts. Marie is confident, poised, unafraid of risks, and sexy as hell. In Book One, she is a young 20-year old woman when she meets her future husband, Jean-Baptiste. The two begin an exciting and dangerous life in the midst of rebellion. In Book Two, Marie and Jean continue their love and business success as they enter reluctantly into the world of politics, wielding power derived from their business empire, as they meet the power brokers of the revolution. Book Three begins with Marie, now an accomplished woman of 50 as she navigates her family through the invasion of the French, desperately trying, with her husband, to make it through with twists, turns, and surprises throughout. In the upcoming Book Four (scheduled for release in October 2024), Marie continues to be a strong partner to her husband as she continues to be a confident to the King and Queen. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/blog-post-title-four-7p3g6-9b3ph-8jhz9 monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1691931263699-R80MG2KOOH89V02TQQ2U/Andre.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - André Bayard - Kidnapped by British Pirates André was an ancestor of mine born in 1754, a great-great 6 generations back Uncle and younger brother to Jean-Baptiste Bayard. In the book, I describe him as an adventurer, a guy who took risks, was usually unreliable, and the partygoer you'd invite to be one of the sparks of the festivities. André would travel back and forth to Philidelphia and in 1778 he was taken by pirates - British Corsairs - but made it back to Saint Domingue (Haiti) to become the Lieutenant General of Cap-Français from 1780-1784. He later became an Advocate of the Royal Parliament of Paris and his 1784 marriage documents show the "who's who" of Cap-Français attended the wedding. In Chapter 7, Jean rescues Andre in Bermuda from the pirates. Here is a scene of them being engaged in a battle during their escape: https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/peafzgibg5sakz9o0dzmz126n6x25x monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6b17a4c8-bd76-42f4-9ca1-19966260093b/Lamartiere.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Marie-Jeanne Lamartiniére Marie-Jeanne served at the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot (4 March–24 March 1802) with her husband Louis Daure Lamartinière. She fought in a male uniform standing along the fort's ramparts bearing both a rifle and a sword. She made a great impression with her fearlessness and courage, and was said to use the long rifle to snipe on French soldiers below with "a skill all the men applauded". It is said to have boosted the morale of her colleagues with her bravery. When not fighting, Marie-Jeanne nursed her injured comrades. When describing the allocation of her scarce water supply to parched and dying troops, author Bell states, "Marie-Jeanne gave water with a silver serving spoon that hung from her sash on a fine chain. From the gourd she carried as she filled the spoon just short of the brim and slipped between the jaws of [the patient]." ... [A doctor noticed] "the short knife which rode in her sash between the spoon chain and her sword. Two days before she'd slit the throat of a man so maddened by thirst he'd tried to snatch the water gourd from her — done it as neatly as any peasant woman letting blood from a hog or snapping the head off a chicken. It had been a mercy killing, for the others of the garrison would surely have torn the offender limb from limb." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e0724b1e-83dd-4cc9-85cb-cb6ab788ec6d/chapter13.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Marie-Jeanne Lamartiniére - At left as she is pictured in Book 3 Her husband Louis Daure Lamartinière was killed in battle in 1802. Her life after the independence is unknown. An old story says that she, for a time, was involved in a relationship with emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who admired her courage, and that she later married the officer Jean-Louis Larose. Although unverified, the following account originates from a reliable contemporary source and was recounted by one of the fellow soldiers stationed at Crête-à-Pierrot. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/ricardo-desbardes monthly 0.5 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/41711db9-1b12-483f-b61a-6bf4968d0761/desbardes.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Ricardo Desbardes, the Spy - Ricardo Desbardes, the French spy must now deal with the realities of a free new nation they now call Haiti. Desbardes had been on the island causing trouble for first, Toussaint Louverture, then spied on local armies and the population during the Leclerc expedition. His role is to assassinate or have killed Jean-Jacques Dessalines to destabilize the fledging country. He reports directly to the powerful French Ambassador Jean-Pierre Pinchon. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/didon monthly 0.5 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/68ab6294-248a-422c-aad0-7397cbf5e6cc/Diedone.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Diédoné, Maroon Commander Diédoné had been an ally and devoted follower of Lamour Desrances before his death at the hands of Dessalines. He took over the band of maroons in the mountains overlooking Saint-Marc. Fiercely loyal to Desrances, even after his death, he swore vengeance on Dessalines, twice trying to assassinate him. Desrances was a maroon born in Africa and brought to Saint-Domingue as a slave who had shortly afterward escaped for the mountains to join the maroon bands. He had mixed loyalties throughout his lifetime. At the time of the War of Knives, Desrances was loyal to André Rigaud in his battle against Toussaint Louverture and was one of the few black officers in the predominantly mulatto Rigaud-loyal army. After Rigaud's defeat by Louverture, Desrances accumulated power and mobilized the maroon warriors in the mountains surrounding Port-au-Prince and Saint Marc. After the Leclerc invasion, he later changed his loyalty to the French under Général Pampile de Lacroix to fight against Dessalines' forces, defeating Dessalines’ army at the outskirts of Port-au-Prince and forcing his retreat, a victory that finally convinced Toussaint to surrender to the French and seek retirement. Dessalines had made good on his word to kill Desrances. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/sanite-blair-45tz2 monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f8e80998-510f-49ca-8ddf-12e70c9426b5/sanite.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Sanité Bélair - “Viv Libète aba esklavaj!” (“Live Liberty, Down with slavery!”) Sanité Bélair (born Suzanne Bélair), was a Haitian freedom fighter and revolutionary during the Haitian Revolution. Jean-Jacques Dessalines described her as “a tigress,” It is believed that Sanité Bélair was born in 1781, in what is now known as L’Artibonite. Sanité was born a Gens de Couleur (free person of color). Gens de Couleur, which included black and mixed-race people of Saint Domingue, had many restrictions but were allowed to receive some education and own land. In 1796 at the age of 15, she married Charles Belair, the nephew and lieutenant under the leader of the Haitian revolution, Toussaint Louverture. Sanité was already a soldier. Sanité became a sergeant and later a lieutenant during the conflict with French troops of the Saint-Domingue expedition and commanded male and female troops under her. Her exact reason for joining the revolutionary army was never explicitly stated but it is understood that she wanted to help Haiti claim its independence. Together, she and her husband were responsible for the uprising of almost the entire enslaved population of L’Artibonite against their enslavers. Fighting bravely in her last assault, Sanité was hounded by the French army into retreat and was captured. Upon hearing of her capture, her husband Charles handed himself over to the French army, not wanting to be separated from her. On October 5th, 1802, they both received the death sentence; Sanité was sentenced to death by decapitation, a merciful way to execute female prisoners of war, and Charles by firing squad. She refused to die by decapitation and demanded to be executed in the manner of a soldier, just like her husband, whom she had witnessed being executed by firing squad. Photo: Actress Tico Armand in Sanite Bélair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1d3be6bc-a273-4df1-8ff5-ab9b6834cc2c/HHM-10-Gourdes-Sanite-Belair-9144WEB-650x420.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Sanité Bélair - Sanité Bélair featured on the 10-gourde banknote Reportedly, she walked to her death with bravery and defiance, refusing to wear a blindfold. She shouted to the people “Viv Libète anba esklavaj!” (“Live Liberty, Down with slavery!”), who of course was forced to watch the scene, in an attempt to dispel the idea of continuing the revolution. Their deaths however did not deter the revolutionaries, who continued fighting. Sanité was 21 and her husband Charles 24 at the time of their death. Sanité is formally recognized by the Haitian Government as a National Heroine of Haiti. In 2004, she was featured on the 10-gourde banknote of the Haitian currency for the “Bicentennial of Haiti” Commemorative series. She was the only woman depicted in the series, and the second woman ever (after Catherine Flon) to be depicted on a Haitian banknote. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Sanité Bélair - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/lamour-desrances monthly 0.5 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d0026a11-553d-4f1c-9216-d1eb0bc153d6/Desrances.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Lamour Desrances, Maroon Chief Lamour Desrances was a Haitian revolutionary leader. A former maroon, he was born in Africa and brought to Saint-Domingue as a slave. During the revolution, when local figures often gained power in control of small armed forces, Desrances became a local military leader in the mountains surrounding Port-au-Prince and Saint-Marc. At the time of the War of Knives, Desrances was loyal to André Rigaud in his battle against Toussaint Louverture, and was one of the few black officers in the predominantly mulatto northern Rigaud-loyal army. After Rigaud's defeat by Louverture, he marched on Desrances' forces in November 1801, and they scattered into the local forest. Two months later, the French forces arrived under Charles Leclerc and during L'Ouverture's open conflict with the French, Desrances notably changed his loyalty to the French under General Pampile de Lacroix to fight against Dessalines' forces. An enemy of L'Ouverture in both instances, L'Ouverture wrote of him: "L’Amour Desrances, who had caused all the inhabitants of the Plain of Cul-de-Sac to be assassinated; who urged the laborers to revolt; who pillaged all this part of the island."The combined force of French and Desrances' and others' local militias defeated Dessalines army at Port-au-Prince and forced their retreat. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/andr-rigaud monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0d3b59af-e6fe-4608-b7f8-64a008b2d598/Rigaud.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - General André Rigaud - André Rigaud was born on 17 January 1761 in Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue, to a wealthy French planter, and Rose Bossy Depa, a slave woman. His father acknowledged the mixed-race (mulatto) boy as his at a young age and sent him to Bordeaux, where he was trained as a goldsmith. Rigaud was known to wear a brown-haired wig with straight hair to resemble a white man as closely as possible. After returning to Saint-Domingue from France, Rigaud became active in politics and the military, rising to the rank of General. He was a successor to Vincent Ogé and Julien Raimond as a champion of the interests of free people of color in Saint-Domingue, as colonial Haïti was known. Rigaud's soldiers included blacks and whites. In the South and the West, from 1793 to 1798, Rigaud aided in Toussaint Louverture's decision to re-establish the plantation economy (albeit with paid labor as opposed to slave labor). Although Rigaud respected Louverture, the leading general of the former black slaves of the North and his superior rank in the French Revolutionary Army, he did not want to concede power in the South to him. Rigaud continued to believe in Saint-Domingue's race-based caste system, which put mulattoes just below whites and left blacks at the bottom, a belief that put him at odds with Toussaint. That led to the bitter "War of Knives" (La Guerre des Couteaux) in June 1799, when Toussaint's army invaded Rigaud's territory. In 1800, Rigaud left Saint-Domingue for France after his defeat by Toussaint. Rigaud returned to Saint-Domingue in 1802 with the expedition of General Charles Leclerc, Napoleon Bonaparte's brother-in-law, who was sent to unseat Toussaint and re-establish French colonial rule and slavery in Saint-Domingue. However, a short time later the French army expelled him from the colony after disobeying orders in his quest for revenge over Louverture. He was imprisoned in France but later returned to Haiti in 1811 in an attempt to seize power once again, but died shortly after his return from disease. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/franois-capois monthly 0.5 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/71c53105-22fa-41c7-bcb0-2a4d5d063aa4/Capois.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - François Capois François Capois was nicknamed Capois -La-Mort, meaning "Capois to the Death". He was an officer in the Haitian Revolution for independence from France. He was born in 1766 at Port-de-Paix, in the Northwest of the colony of Saint-Domingue, the precursor of Haiti on the island of Hispaniola. He was born and grew up a slave on the plantation of Laveaux/Lapointe. His name was a transformation of the name cappouet, owner of the plantation. His military career began in 1793 after a visit with independence leader Toussaint Louverture. He was assigned to the 9th brigade under Colonel Jacques Maurepas. His rank in the army changed quickly, first to Lieutenant, then to Captain of the 3rd Battalion. Capois fought with Maurepas against all expeditions and invasions in the north-eastern region of the island. Capois is mostly known for his extraordinary courage and especially his herculean bravery at the Battle of Vertières in which the French general Viscount of Rochambeau, commander of Napoleon's army called a brief cease-fire to congratulate him on his bravery after his horse was killed in battle and he wounded, but never stopped fighting. The Battle of Vertières was the final major battle of the Haitian Revolution, fought on November 18, 1803. It was the decisive battle between Haitian revolutionaries and Napoleon's French troops. The battle resulted in Haiti becoming the first independent Black republic in the New World. The war ended with the revolutionary's victory, wielding a critical blow to Napoleon, who was forced to sell the Louisiana territories to the United States and focus on building his empire in Europe. The Haitian Revolution inspired other liberation movements around the world. However, Capois would not survive long in peacetime. He had become a national hero and was despised by Henry Christophe, who feared he would supersede him in power. On October 8, 1806, Capois was on his way to Cap-Haïtien when, near Limonade, he rode into a trap set for him and was killed by assassins on the orders of Henry Christophe. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/president-john-adams monthly 0.5 2024-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e3ac0bf1-1019-4528-b359-bedcfd1c063e/ADAMS.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - President John Adams - ADAMS AND HIS POSITION ON HAITI Two Powerful Men Drawn Together As Equals to Create THE 'LOUVERTURE CLAUSE' In the American Congress History - December 1798 By November of 1798, Toussaint Louverture was the uncontested powerbroker in the French colony of Saint Domingue, today’s modern-day Haiti. Toussaint had brilliantly defeated the Spanish army, squashed the British invasion, vanquishing them from the territory, and had risen to the highest command in the French Colonial Government as its Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief. Once the most productive economy in the world -producing 60% of the world's coffee, and 50% of the planet’s sugar Toussaint was now responsible for the livelihood and protection of nearly 600,000 citizens of which 500,000 were newly freed slaves who needed employment. Compounding the challenges was a depleted treasury from the ravages of war, a stalled economy that needed to reignite, that was once the most productive in the world -producing 60% of the world's coffee, and 50% of the planet’s sugar along with several other commodities - defend the colony against foreign aggression and calm the internal conflicts between the Black, Mulatto and White population. But Toussaint had a problem. The United States had made it illegal to trade with France or any French colony due to a dispute. France and America, who not long ago shared brotherly love from France’s economic and military assistance during the American Revolution, were no longer getting along. The Americans had stopped paying their war debt claiming the deal was made with King Louis XVI whom the French government had ceremoniously The most productive agricultural economy in the world producing 60% of the worlds coffee and 50% of its sugar beheaded! Further infuriating France was that the new country was cozying up to its arch-rival, Great Britain, once America’s enemy! Merde they claimed! By treaty, France couldn’t go to war with America as it would legally void the war debt so they recruited French Privateers (Pirates) plying the waters around Saint Domingue to attack American merchant vessels trading France unleashed it’s Pirates to wreak havoc on American Shipping and looked towards Toussaint to help stop it with French colonies. In all, over 300 American vessels were either sunk or stolen during the conflict named the ‘Quasi War’ America retaliated and made it illegal for American merchants to trade with France or any of its colonies. With Saint Domingue being the most active of France’s trading posts for the Americans, Toussaint now had an export Thomas Pickering and Joseph Bunel successfully lobbied Congress for the passage of the ‘Toussaint Clause’ amendment crisis and an import supply chain nightmare on his hands. At the time, John Adams was the second President of the United States, and an abolitionist who respected Toussaint and his new black government, even secretly hoping they would become independent from France, albeit to the opposition of the American Southern slave U.S. Ships would obtain visas and pay duty to Toussaint’s government states who feared that Toussaint would export the ‘Free The Slave’ franchise to the United States of America. Toussaint saw an opportunity. He knew the Americans wanted to trade with his colony so he crafted a proposal for Adams and sent a trade envoy to negotiate a deal. Joseph Bunel, a White French Creole businessman married to Marie Fanchette, a black Creole woman, President John Adams was receptive to Toussaint’s proposals traveled to Philidelphia in December of 1798 to negotiate secretly with then Secretary of State Thomas Pickering and members of the American Congress. Bunel proposed a deal that would protect American shipping, rein in the French pirates, go after those who had stolen American vessels, and agree to never export Haiti’s slave revolt to the U.S. Southern states. In exchange, Adams would open trade with the colony, have U.S. vessels pay local taxes, and begin diplomatic relations with Toussaint's semi-autonomous French colony. The legislation was masterfully engineered through Congress to provide Adams the authority to select Saint Domingue as a safe haven for American trade allowing the two leaders to create a common market system. Slave holding Southern States vehemently opposed the legislation towards the Black governed colony Slave-holding Southern states howled at the legislation and immediately labeled it “Toussaint’s Clause” as it was obvious that it was created to benefit Saint Domingue, which it did, as a thousand American vessels re-entered trade with the colony ushering a new era of prosperity for both America and Haiti (Saint Domingue at that time) Toussaint considered himself an equal partner to the American President and presented a strong win-win proposition So, what lessons can we learn from this story? The most important is that Toussaint Louverture did not go to John Adams with his hat in hand begging for assistance. He went as an equal partner to the American President and presented a strong win-win proposition that would equally benefit his colony and the United States. A true statesman, he was able, at the time, to maneuver the British, the French, and in this case the Americans, to diplomatic initiatives in favor of his people. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/svex65wy0x9kpgrfb9lswvb7ri0k8f monthly 0.5 2024-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ef40527a-6fdd-44d7-b699-3e476e3576c4/JEFFERSON.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - President Thomas Jefferson - STATEMENTS OF THOMAS JEFFERSON TOWARDS SAINT-DOMNINGUE AND HAITI 1799 February 11. (Jefferson to Aaron Burr). "[T]he Southern states do not discover the same care however in the bill authorising the President to admit Toussaint's subjects to a free commerce with them, & free ingress & intercourse with their black brethren in these states. however if they are guarded against the Cannibals of the terrible republic, they ought not to object to being eaten by a more civilized enemy."[27] 1799 February 12. (Jefferson to James Madison). "[T]he bill continuing the suspension of intercourse with France and her dependancies has passed both houses. but the Senate struck out the clauses permitting the President to extend it to other powers. Toussaint's clause however was retained. even South Carolinians in the H. of R. voted for it. we may expect therefore black crews, supercargoes & missionaries thence into the Southern states; and when that leven begins to work, I would gladly compound with a great part of our Northern country, if they would honestly stand neuter. if this combustion can be introduced among us under any veil whatever, we have to fear it."[28] 1799 February 19. (Jefferson to James Madison). "... a Consul general is named to St. Domingo: who may be considered as our minister to Toussaint."[29] 1801 November 24. (Jefferson to James Monroe). "[T]he most promising portion of them [West Indies] is the island of St. Domingo, where the blacks are established into a sovereignty de facto, & have organised themselves under regular laws & government. I should conjecture that their present ruler might be willing, on many considerations, to recieve even that description which would be exiled for acts deemed criminal by us, but meritorious perhaps by him. the possibility that these exiles might stimulate & conduct vindictive or predatory descents on our coasts, & facilitate concert with their brethren remaining here, looks to a state of things between that island & us not probable on a contemplation of our relative strength, and of the disproportion daily growing: and it is over-weighed by the humanity of the measures proposed, & the advantages of disembarrassing ourselves of such dangerous characters."[30] 1805 June 5. (Jefferson to Thomas Paine). "France has become so jealous of our conduct as to St. Domingo (which in truth is only the conduct of our merchants) that the offer to become a mediator would only confirm her suspicions."[31] https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/etienne-laveaux monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/66118b48-88d6-42f6-9a9f-802c6003f747/laveaux.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Étienne Maynaud de Bizefranc de Laveaux - Laveaux paid dearly for being at the side of Toussaint Louverture and for defending the cause of the blacks of Saint-Domingue. Étienne Maynaud de Bizefranc de Laveaux (or Mayneaud, Lavaux; 8 August 1751 – 12 May 1828) was a French general who was Governor of Saint-Domingue from 1793 to 1796 during the French Revolution. He ensured that the law that freed the slaves was enforced, and supported the revolutionary leader Toussaint Louverture, who was instrumental in establishing the future independent Republic of Haiti. Sent in Saint-Domingue at the time of the general insurrection of the slaves, Etienne Lavaux played a determining role in the evolution of the events of Saint-Domingue, contributing as Governor-General of the colony to the ascent of Toussaint Louverture, whose action he defended with the French Directory before being retired after Bonaparte took power. Etienne Maynaud Bizefranc de Lavaux was born in Digoin in Saône-et-Loire, on 8 August 1751. A lieutenant colonel in 1791, he arrived in Saint-Domingue in 1792 with the civilian Commissioners Sonthonax and Polverel, and was in charge of the northwestern part of the colony, with Port-de-Paix. In February of 1793, François-Thomas Galbaud du Fort was appointed Governor General of Saint-Domingue and clashed with the civil commissioners. By June, he was removed from his position by those commissioners and expelled from the colony. At Left, French actor Pierre Cassignard starred as Laveaux in the movie Toussaint Louverture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/2729c812-9bfb-438a-9007-0db9b1535dfa/Fran%C3%A7ois-Thomas_Galbaud_du_Fort.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Étienne Maynaud de Bizefranc de Laveaux - Imprisoned and on the road to death, Toussaint Louverture marched 10,000 men to Laveaux’s rescue Not accepting their authority, Galbaud proclaimed that he was resuming office and called for the assistance of the local militia and disgruntled sailors and white citizens in expelling the civil commissioners. He landed at the head of 3,000 men, who met no resistance at first. A confused struggle followed between the recruited sailors and white settlers in support of Galbaud, and French European troops, mulattoes, and insurgent blacks in support of the commissioners. In March of 1796, the mulattoes imprisoned him with his aide-de-camp. Toussaint marched to the city to deliver him, and in return, Lavaux appointed Toussaint Lieutenant general to the Government of Saint-Domingue The latter made him elected in September 1796 deputy at the Council of Elders for the Department of Saône-et-Loire. He will sit there until 1799, defending the policy of Toussaint Louverture. He will be sent to Guadeloupe as commissioner but quickly arrested for his positions too negrophile, meaning someone (especially a white person) who is very sympathetic to or supportive of Black people, their culture, or their rights and interests. At left, François-Thomas Galbaud du Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e7228a1d-2f06-453a-aa1b-ea210e7f1143/chateau_cormatin-933c.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Étienne Maynaud de Bizefranc de Laveaux - Laveaux was forced into retirement, but did so in style with his renovation of the Château de Cormatin In the history of the slave insurrection of Saint-Domingue that was to lead to the first victory of a slave revolt leading to the creation of the first black republic in history with Haiti on 1 January 1804, the general Lavaux played a key role. He allowed the rise of Toussaint Louverture who sent him back to mainland France and was thus able to assert his control and his total power over the colony. He ensured the process of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e73bd97a-c18b-4d34-9a5b-a81e9e86cc38/Plaque_commemorative_cormatin-af29.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Étienne Maynaud de Bizefranc de Laveaux the abolition of slavery proclaimed on 4 February 1794 and organized the integration of former slaves into the republican society of Saint-Domingue. He paid dearly for being at the side of Toussaint Louverture and for defending the cause of the blacks of Saint-Domingue. The First Consul Bonaparte dismissed him from his positions in 1801. He vegetated under the Empire. On the return of the Bourbons, he was elected deputy of Sâone-et-Loire from 1820 to 1824, defending progressive ideas. It was during his forced retirement in Saône-et-Loire that he acquired the Château de Cormatin which he got renovated and where he died on 12 May 1828.d began blockading William Howe's fleet in New York Harbor. At left; The plaque at the cemetery at the Chateau honoring Lavaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Étienne Maynaud de Bizefranc de Laveaux - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/compte-destaing monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a4b2d1c6-649a-49d5-a87d-81f552a00832/comte+destang.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Comte d'Estaing Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Comte d'Estaing was born November 24, 1729, in the south-central region of France. Coming from a lifelong military family, his father was a lieutenant for the French Army. At nine, he was placed into the musketeers and rose through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant at seventeen. In 1746, his regiment saw action in the War of Austrian Succession. He was promoted to colonel and wounded during a siege. His regiment sailed to Cuddalore, British-occupied South India during the French and Indian War in 1755, and engaged in combat against the Royal Navy. After placing a siege on British territory, the French and the Royal navy faced in combat. D'Estaing was quickly surrounded by the British, wounded twice, forced to surrender, and taken prisoner by the British governor. Upon release, he continued his service by commanding fleets for the French East India Company. After the French and Indian War, d'Estaing served as governor of the Caribbean Leeward Islands for two years (1764-1766). He returned to France and, in 1777, was appointed Vice Admiral of the Asian and American seas. The following year, in 1778, France signed the Franco-American alliance, agreeing to support the colonies in the American Revolution. Determined to help the colonies, d'Estaing left France with sixteen ships—mostly ships of the line—and 4,000 men. He arrived in July and began blockading William Howe's fleet in New York Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/cebefa16-e2e4-4848-b32c-8a4b2a2f26b4/GW_1780.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Comte d'Estaing - planned a coordinated attack agains the British on Newport, Rhode Island. He began corresponding with colonial generals, including George Washington, and planned a coordinated attack on Newport, Rhode Island. According to the plan, d'Estaing would draw the British fleet out to sea and engage in a naval battle; in doing so, the navy could not provide reinforcements and supplies to the British army. D'Estaing's fleet successfully drew the British out to sea, but a violent storm separated the fleets. With his fleet damaged, he sailed to the West Indies for repairs. Upon arrival, a fleet under British Admiral John Byron began engaging in a series of skirmishes with the French forces, culminating in the British capturing the French-held island of St. Lucia in early 1779. In return, d’Estaing seized the British isle of Saint Vincent in June, followed by Grenada in July. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/490f7ed2-c474-4c51-9d77-261fcb44f809/1200px-Capnoli.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Comte d'Estaing - The British ships Fame, Lion were badly mauled by the French During the summer of 1779, both fleets received reinforcements. Admiral Byron’s fleet now consisted of 22 ships to d’Estaing’s 25. The French Comte set a brilliant trap for the British in Grenada by weighing anchor when the British fleet was first spotted at 4 am one morning. He ordered his ships to form a line of battle in order of speed and head northward. This masked the true strength of the French fleet as it left the anchorage. Believing his force superior, Byron gave the order for a general chase, approaching the cluster from the northeast. When Byron finally realized the ploy, he desperately attempted to reform a battle line, but the British attack was now disordered and confused. The British ships Fame, Lion, and two others were separated from the main body and badly mauled by the French. D’Estaing lost no ships and was quickly recognized as a brilliant Admiral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/93d52be7-d2c7-42d7-9cfb-38d1fabe1488/marie.jfif Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Comte d'Estaing - "After my head falls off, send it to the English, they will pay a good deal for it!" In 1779, d'Estaing left the West Indies defeated and sailed toward Savannah, Georgia. With his newly repaired fleet, he joined the colonial navy to lay siege to Savannah. From September to October, the French and Americans worked together, the navy bombarded the forts, and the army planned a significant assault. The assault on Savannah failed, and d'Estaing suffered severe injuries and was forced to end the blockade. He returned to France in 1780 and was replaced by Admiral de Grasse. While in France, he participated in politics on the royal family's side. In 1789, the French Revolution began, and the people targeted him due to his support and friendship with the queen. In 1794, he was placed on trial and sent to the guillotine despite supporting social reforms. D'Estaing last words before he was beheaded were, "After my head falls off, send it to the English, they will pay a good deal for it!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - The Comte d'Estaing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/vincent-og monthly 0.5 2024-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d44ff2d5-dfb8-4fd4-ba97-ebee5a6e0974/oge.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Vincent Ogé - Make it stand out Vincent Ogé (c. 1757 – 6 February 1791) was a Creole revolutionary, merchant, military officer and goldsmith who had a leading role in a failed uprising against French colonial rule in the colony of Saint-Domingue in 1790. A mixed-race member of the colonial elite, Ogé's revolt occurred just before the Haitian Revolution. Born on Saint-Domingue into a family of the planter class, Ogé was sent at the age of eleven to the city of Bordeaux, France by his parents to be apprenticed to a goldsmith. Returning to the colony after seven years, he settled down in Cap‑Français as a coffee merchant in the employ of his uncle, acquiring partial ownership of his family's plantation. By the 1780s, Ogé's business dealings had made him the richest merchant of African descent in the city. While visiting France in 1789, the French Revolution began, and he joined the revolutionary camp. After absentee white planters rejected his proposals for abolishing discriminatory colonial laws against Gens de Couleur free people of color, he joined an advocacy group whose members demanded political representation in the national assembly. On March 1790, deputies of the assembly approved a law granting voting rights to Gens de Couleur in French colonies. In the same month, Ogé returned to Saint-Domingue, where he rebelled against the colonial government after it refused implement the law. The uprising was suppressed, and Ogé was captured and executed. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/jean-baptiste-chavannes-l976b monthly 0.5 2024-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1717698679673-Q8C43AAERCJWR8BIK726/chavanne.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes - Chavannes gave his life to free the slaves - Oge wanted something quite different Jean-Baptiste Chavannes, born in 1748 in Saint Domingue, present-day Haiti, was the son of wealthy mulatto parents and received a good education. In 1779 he volunteered for an expedition with the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, a corps of Gens de Couleur from the island that consisted of Black and Mulatto soldiers. The Chasseurs were part of the fighting force under Charles Henri, Compte d'Estaing, Admiral of the French fleet that sailed to the American colonies to assist the Continental Army. Chavannes distinguished himself during operations in Virginia and New York, especially during the retreat from Savannah in December 1779 after the failed expedition to oust the British from the city. Once the independence of the American colonies had been accomplished, Chavannes returned to Saint-Domingue. He joined Vincent Ogé in 1790 who intended to petition the Colonial government in St. Domingue for voting rights for Gens de Couleur who owned property. Chavannes however wanted all the slaves to be https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7cbbc3a6-8067-40d6-bebe-0aebbc76a86e/cap+francais2.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes - declared free, but Ogé did not follow his advice and informed the assembly of his intention to take the opposite course; only voting rights for the free people of color. The mulattoes raised a force of about 1,000 men to rebel against the colonial government when their demands were rejected. The rebels were defeated by the colonists and the colonial army. Ogé, Chavannes, and a few dozen others fled and took refuge in the Spanish part of the island. According to a treaty with the Spanish, the French colonial assembly asked for their extradition. The Spanish jurist Vicente Faura made a powerful plea in their favor against extradition, which prompted the king of Spain to give Faura a decoration. Still, the Royal Audiencia of Santo Domingo decided against the refugees, who were delivered to the Saint Domingue authorities on the 21st of December 1790. Two months later Chavannes and Ogé were sentenced to be hammered to death (dismemberment) and the sentence was executed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9bcdb1c8-d642-4459-86a3-163a30b70126/Chapter+11+Rev-01.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes - in the presence of the provincial assembly and authorities of Cap-Français. Chavannes bravely voiced his opposition to slavery until the very end during the gruesome execution at the square of Cap-Français, now present-day Cape Haitian. The Oge and Chavannes uprising sparked turmoil that culminated in events leading up to the Haitian independence movement. Haiti achieved independence in 1804. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1702415036197-OBODOFWWBDDRTBEJFCCM/3-books-400px.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Chavannes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/placide-louverture monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b73c95a6-cce2-4bd6-bf52-bc14220cec3c/placide.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Placide Louverture Placide Louverture is the son of Suzanne SIMON BAPTISTE. He was born in 1781 before his mother's marriage to Toussaint-Louverture, who legitimized him and who may have been his biological father, although authors claim that Placide's father was called Séraphin Clère. Whatever the case, Toussaint legitimized him and considered him a true son, just as Placide considered Toussaint his true father. Along with his younger brother, Isaac, the sons were sent to France and Napoleon Bonaparte provided scholarships for them. When Napoleon decided to take back the colony of Saint-Domingue, he sent Placide and Isaac with a letter to hand deliver to Toussaint Louverture asking him to retire and cooperate with General Leclerc. Toussaint saw through Napoleons plans to re-enslave the people of the island and went to war. Toussaint asked his sons which side they were on. Placide chose to fight with his father and went into battle with him, rising to the rank of commander. Younger brother Isaac sided with Napoleon. When Toussaint Louverture was arrested and deported on June 8, 1802 on the orders of Bonaparte, Suzanne, Placide and his brothers, Saint-Jean and Isaac, were also arrested and sent to France. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/georgbiassou-mz7yp monthly 0.5 2024-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1717699803184-ABDXZ39JVZ9BR5810VBL/biassou.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - George (Jorge) Biassou - From Slave to Rebel When Jorge Biassou (1741-1801) arrived in St. Augustine in 1796, he was already a legend in his own time. He was one of the most fiery leaders in the Haitian slave revolt against the French. He became a decorated Spanish general, yet did not speak Spanish and was virtually banned from Hispaniola and Havana. He was Florida's only black caudillo (a militant political leader), and came with his own Haitian entourage. He flaunted pagan religious practices, but was buried with full Catholic honors. A hero, a family man, a threat, and a spectacle; this ex-slave demanded respect. Jorge Biassou was born "Georges," on the island of Hispaniola, present-day Haiti. He was the son of slaves in the world's most lucrative colony, French Saint-Domingue. The plantation owners there were notoriously brutal, producing a standard for violence . In 1791, thousands of abused slaves rose up and poured out their fury on the Grands Blancs "great whites." Biassou, now fifty years old, joined them and quickly assumed the rebel leadership with Jean Francois Papillon when their leader Dutty Boukman was killed. Biassou commanded 40,000 ex-slaves as they burned plantations and sought revenge and freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/7379c248-a08b-4bf5-a77e-1c1d2cd84946/rebels.jpeg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - George (Jorge) Biassou - Brutally Effective in Battle In four years of warfare, Biassou developed a reputation that became fodder for legends. Historian Thomas Madiou dramatized tales of the revolution fifty years later, writing that Biassou's war tent was "filled with kittens of all shades, with snakes, with dead men's bones, and other African fetishes. At night huge campfires were lit with naked women dancing around them, chanting words understood only on the coast of Africa. When the excitement reached its climax, Biassou would appear with his [priests] to proclaim in the name of God that every slave killed in battle would re-awaken in his homeland of Africa" (Madiou). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f48bf223-d551-442b-9fbe-8559396a87a0/Carlo_IV_di_Spagna.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - George (Jorge) Biassou - From Rebel to General Biassou proved to be that unique blend of dynamo and diplomat. He and Francois wrote multiple offers to end the slave revolt in exchange for the basic human rights promoted by the French Revolution. Mainland France dismissed those peace offers from Hispaniola; they were too busy declaring war on Spain. Since Spain shared Hispaniola with France, the war found its way to the island. There, Spanish Governor Garcia recruited the rebel slaves. For their assault on the French, the slaves were given weapons, supplies, salaries, and Spanish citizenship. Francois, Biassou, and his aid Toussaint L'Ouverture received gold medals and letters of thanks and confidence from the Spanish government. At that point in 1793, "Georges" became "Jorge" Biassou, a free, French-speaking, Spanish general of his freed rebels, the Black Auxiliaries of Carlos IV. Biassou coveted his title and salary. He proved his Spanish loyalty a year later when Toussaint withdrew a portion of the Black Auxiliaries to focus on freeing more slaves. Biassou did not want to risk his newfound independence, and in fact, later owned his own slaves. He and Francois remained loyal to Spain, even though it eventually meant fighting against Toussaint and other rebels. Governor Garcia was grateful for this, and called the Black Auxiliaries "valiant warriors." Grateful, that is, until Spain's fight with France ended. Then Governor Garcia pondered what to do with his Haitian "wolves." They were armed, skilled, and far more ferocious than Spanish war standards. Jorge Biassou was especially feared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3e6d8577-bc40-42ba-bbb3-250cf0259a15/500px-Salcedo_House_01.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - George (Jorge) Biassou - Biassou owned the famed St. Augustine Salcedo House The Black Auxiliaries were disbanded and shipped out of Hispaniola so quickly Biassou didn't have time to sell his property or find his mother. He stopped at the Caribbean control center of Havana to receive his new orders, but was forbidden to leave the ship. When his orders brought him to St. Augustine, with over a third of its population slaves and ex-slaves, Governor Quesada did his best to keep the black role model looking like a loyal soldier rather than a rebel. He looked more like a king, parading into town with his wife and twenty-three Haitian followers. General Biassou wore gold-trimmed clothes, a silver saber, and an ivory dagger. He called the followers his "family" because of their loyalty and dependence on him. On their arrival, Governor Quesada provided a French-Spanish interpreter and two nights' dinner for Biassou's immediate family. Through the interpreter, Biassou sent thanks, but complained that he wasn't invited to eat at Government House. The governor was stunned. Biassou's life in Florida was like a retirement compared to the bloodbath of Saint-Domingue. He chose to spend his impressive income on impressive hospitality. But even though his salary was second only to the governor, it fell short of what Havana promised him because of St. Augustine's frequent inability to cover payroll. The shortage made sense to city officials because the general was now commanding a small black militia out of Fort Matanzas, not an army of thousands. Not to mention, shortages were just a part of life in St. Augustine. But no one wanted to tell General Biassou his pay was cut; it just came up short again and again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a2ae7a9c-3b80-4957-919c-f8231f48ad02/Biassou-fort.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - George (Jorge) Biassou - The platoon of Jorge Biassou worked stationed at Fort Matanzas. Despite the tension and ever-deepening debt, Jorge Biassou served St. Augustine's military well for five years. He died in a bar brawl in 1801 at the age of sixty; he had achieved ten years of freedom. The Treasurer liquidated Biassou's assets, pension, and even his gold medal to pay off the general's debts. His wife and sisters managed to get subsidies from Spanish authorities in Havana. In St. Augustine, recognition for General Biassou's position as a decorated officer of Spain took center stage, even superseding current racial distinctions. Father O'Reilly honored him with a Catholic mass that included singing, tolling bells, candles, and incense. Governor White accompanied the funeral procession to the church graveyard with drummers and a black honor guard. St. Augustine's public notary recorded that "every effort was made to accord him the decency due an officer Spain had recognized for military heroism." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - George (Jorge) Biassou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/jean-baptiste-belley-8jm39 monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ea78f456-9367-41d5-aa7c-daa676046bec/bellay.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Belley - Belley - a former slave - eloquently argued as a Deputé that slavery must be eliminated in all of France and its colonies Jean-Baptiste Belley (1746 – 1805) was a Saint Dominigue and French politician. A native of Senegal and formerly enslaved in the colony of Saint-Domingue, in the French West Indies, he was an elected member of the Estates General, the National Convention, and the Council of Five Hundred during the French First Republic. He was also known as Mars. Belley was said to have been born on the island of Gorée, Senegal. At the age of two, he was sold to slavers sailing for the French colony of Saint-Domingue. Extremely smart and industrious, with his savings he later bought his freedom. In 1791, Saint Dominican Creoles began the French Revolution in Saint-Domingue; they incited a slave rebellion, aimed at the overthrow of the Bourbon Regime. As their fellow revolutionaries in France thought the Declaration of the Rights of Man of 1789, they began to see that slavery would need to be abolished. In 1793, Belley was a captain of infantry, fought against the Bourbon forces of Saint-Domingue, and was six times wounded. In September of 1793, he was one of three members (Deputés) elected to the French National Convention by the northern region of Saint-Domingue, together with Jean-Baptiste Mills, of mixed race, and Louis-Pierre Dufaÿ, a European, thus becoming the first black deputy to take a seat in the convention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/46f9d89f-352f-4bc6-816b-89776904bff1/slave_trade.jpg Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Belley - From Slave to Planter to Deputé On the 3rd of February 1794. Belley gave an eloquent address, moving the French revolutionary government to proclaim the abolition of slavery in all of France and its colonies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/33f553d2-077c-4937-8738-9f055a236417/ad.png Characters of Triumph To Tragedy - Jean-Baptiste Belley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/category/Book+Characters monthly 0.5 https://danielbayard.com/triumphtotragedycharacters/tag/Book+One monthly 0.5 https://danielbayard.com/press-media daily 0.75 2025-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/25db8846-50cb-4575-a6e0-7bae52e07e2b/5-star.png Press & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d4fc5651-cda2-4544-b51a-12e61e37e170/Daniel+Bayard_-128-2-SMALL.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b15ac47d-17a6-400e-b19e-4a0686f350bf/Trophy+Award.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f3872e7e-0588-4618-8bf1-891abd296746/Digital+Sticker.png https://danielbayard.com/press-media/triumph-to-tragedy-launches-two-book-hispaniolan-story-unification-and-dissolution monthly 0.5 2025-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/608814b6-cb81-49ce-80b6-e65d94b8ed33/book+Five+and+Six+Covers.png Press & Media - Triumph To Tragedy Launches Books Five & Six - Hispaniolan Unification and Dissolution The air crackled with anticipation. Tonight marked the official launch of Daniel J.D. Bayard's monumental two-book saga, Triumph To Tragedy, a historical narrative breathing life into the tumultuous era of Hispaniola's unification and subsequent separation under Haitian rule. The grand hall buzzed with historians, literary enthusiasts, and members of the Haitian and Dominican communities, all eager to delve into Bayard's meticulously researched and captivatingly written story. Bayard's Triumph To Tragedy spans the years 1820 to 1845, a period of immense change and profound consequences for the island of Hispaniola. He masterfully portrays the initial unification under Jean-Pierre Boyer, highlighting Haiti's ambitious project to govern the entire island. The author breathes life into the historical figures of the time, revealing their motivations, their flaws, and the complex interplay of forces that shaped their decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3dd0f038-69b6-4866-974f-a90de5e2b2e8/IMG_2223.JPG Press & Media - Triumph To Tragedy Launches Books Five & Six - Tony G. Wins Casa de Campo Trip The heart of Triumph To Tragedy lies in its richly developed characters. Jean-Pierre Boyer, the shrewd and powerful Haitian leader, is brought to life with all his political acumen and personal complexities. Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, a woman of influence and strength, navigates the treacherous waters of post-revolutionary Haiti with grace and determination. Bayard doesn't shy away from exploring the perspectives of those who would ultimately lead the Dominican Republic to independence, including Juan Pablo Duarte, Fernandez Rosario Sanchez, and Ramon Mella. These revolutionaries are portrayed as driven idealists, their yearning for self-determination resonating deeply with readers. And then there is Pedro Santana, the antagonist whose actions would forever alter the course of the island's history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ea8deb85-eea5-4b7e-b031-7392c94f1acd/IMG_2240.JPG Press & Media - Triumph To Tragedy Launches Books Five & Six - Stimulated Excitement and Conversations Throughout the launch event, attendees spoke passionately about the book. "Bayard has given voice to a period often overlooked," said one historian. "He forces us to confront the complexities of nation-building and the enduring human struggle for identity." A member of the Dominican community added, "This is more than just a history book; it's a story of resilience, of hope, and of the enduring spirit of our people." The evening concluded with Bayard signing copies of Triumph To Tragedy, engaging with readers, and answering questions about his research process and his inspiration for tackling this complex and often controversial period of history. Triumph To Tragedy promises to be a https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/8d35edf3-ea76-4561-ae99-e02fb4d44026/IMG_2228.JPG Press & Media - Triumph To Tragedy Launches Books Five & Six - In Summary landmark work, sparking dialogue and deepening understanding of the shared history of Haiti and the Dominican Republic and the enduring quest for self-determination. Triumph To Tragedy's Book Five and Six is a sweeping historical narrative by Daniel J.D. Bayard that chronicles the unification and subsequent dissolution of Hispaniola under Haitian rule between 1820 and 1845. The books bring to life key historical figures such as Jean-Pierre Boyer, Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, Juan Pablo Duarte, and Pedro Santana, and more, exploring the complexities of their motivations and the impact of their actions on the island's destiny. The successful launch of the two-book saga signifies its potential to contribute significantly to the understanding of Haitian and Dominican history and the universal human desire for identity and self-determination https://danielbayard.com/press-media/serge-breton-trio-to-entertain-at-book-and-art-event monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/832486e8-6ed0-4ab0-aa50-aa1ed06c1e98/Trio.png Press & Media - Serge Breton Trio to Entertain at Book and Art Event - Discover amazing talent in different forms. Serge Breton: His voice is like a spellbinding melody that has captivated audiences for generations with ballads from all over the world. His interpretations resonate with everyone. For our tour, he’ll be focusing on popular songs of Ayiti Cherie. Harold Jean-Baptist: His smooth, jazzy guitar playing, combined with a convincing touch, makes him the perfect fit for this and future events. His deep knowledge and respect for the “6 strings” make him our “Sultan of Strings.” His versatility, gained from years of playing various music styles, adds modern touches to popular and new ballads from Ayitian composers. Eddy Germain: His years of leading musical discipline ensure consistent rhythms, which are so important for the universal beats we all love as “melomaniacs.” He’s managed to master the conga, an instrument that requires powerful beats at times and gentle touches at others, to amaze our listeners. He loves to say that “he doesn’t play the conga, he caresses it.” https://danielbayard.com/press-media/casa-de-campo-resort-joins-triumph-to-tragedy monthly 0.5 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/eeb274ce-057f-4210-bd55-3bdc9f878988/9+Minitas+Beach+Club.jpg Press & Media - Casa de Campo Resort Joins Triumph To Tragedy - Win Accommodations to Casa de Campo For half a century, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas—the Dominican Republic’s first and most exclusive luxury retreat—has stood as a timeless icon of elegance, adventure, and world-class hospitality. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, they honor a legacy that has shaped the resort into one of the globe’s most acclaimed 5-star destinations. From the legendary Teeth of the Dog®, Pete Dye’s masterpiece and the Caribbean’s No. 1 golf course, to a trio of championship greens ranked among the world’s finest, Casa de Campo is where passion meets perfection. Beyond the fairways, guests discover a world of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/bb9bae23-8089-4343-9588-658dce75293e/Spa_Cabin.jpg Press & Media - Casa de Campo Resort Joins Triumph To Tragedy - Door Prizes to be Awarded at both Book Launch Events indulgence: a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, a distinguished Polo & Equestrian Club, and a vast 245-acre Shooting Center—each experience crafted to redefine luxury living. Cradled in the charming coastal town of La Romana, east of Santo Domingo, Casa de Campo now takes center stage in the upcoming two-part series Triumph to Tragedy—a sweeping historical narrative chronicling the Dominican Republic’s journey to independence. Author Daniel Bayard captures the era through both Haitian and Dominican eyes, weaving a deeply human story of resilience and unity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/ce8e5de9-37da-43e3-9d76-68a96ce6de0e/8+Minitas+Beach.jpg Press & Media - Casa de Campo Resort Joins Triumph To Tragedy - Indulge in Historical Luxury “Casa de Campo is honored to support this meaningful project,” shared Jason Kycek, Vice President and General Manager of the resort. “We welcome readers to experience the Dominican Republic’s rich history and breathtaking beauty for themselves.” In celebration, Casa de Campo will present two exclusive resort gift certificates to include: Three night stay for Two in an Elite room with daily breakfast, two rounds of golf on the Links, two spa massage treatments, a golf cart, all taxes & service charges included. This is your invitation to step into paradise and witness where history, culture, and luxury converge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fa9d92e9-66b3-4685-a616-e2fbeff3e784/beaches.png Press & Media - Casa de Campo Resort Joins Triumph To Tragedy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/daniel-bayard-and-carl-craig-announce-the-synergy-of-art-amp-literature-southern-tour monthly 0.5 2025-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/0cf50022-33e7-48af-8ecd-1ff3a8b0fa6a/Carl+and+Danny.png Press & Media - Daniel Bayard and Carl Craig Announce The Synergy of Art & Literature’s Southern Tour - In Conjunction with Triumph To Tragedy’s Book Five & Six Release West Palm Beach, FL — The latest installment in the acclaimed historical series, Triumph To Tragedy, will be unveiled on November 18th with the simultaneous release of Books Five and Six, casting a fresh spotlight on the tumultuous years following the Haitian Revolution. The new books will be unveiled on the anniversary of one of the most important events in Haitian History: the famed Battle of Vertières, the last major battle of Napoleon’s Saint-Domingue expedition, and the final victory of the Haitian Revolution. It was fought on November 18th, 1803 between the rebel Indigenous Army under Jean Jacques Dessalines and François Capois, and French forces under Donatien de Rochambeau, who were committed to regaining control of the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/4b103ee5-87d2-4fd2-a9f3-383e4f34b2f3/NSU.jpg Press & Media - Daniel Bayard and Carl Craig Announce The Synergy of Art & Literature’s Southern Tour - Nova Southeastern University - Ranked Amongst the Top 25 in the Country The prestigious Nova Southeastern University has been chosen as the venue to host this first of many South Florida events to release the books. NSU is the largest private research university in Florida, honored by the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification and designated as an Opportunity College and University — national distinctions that reflect its mission to make a meaningful impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/6389760e-e267-4721-bd60-9ee1061feaf6/Book+Five+and+Six.png Press & Media - Daniel Bayard and Carl Craig Announce The Synergy of Art & Literature’s Southern Tour - New Book Release Chronicles the Hispaniola Unification The new volumes delve into the gripping saga of Jean-Pierre Boyer and Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, two towering figures whose partnership shaped the destiny of Hispaniola. Set in the aftermath of revolution, the narrative follows Jean-Pierre Boyer, who, at forty-six, ascended to the presidency of Ayiti (Haiti). Boyer, of mixed-race heritage and renowned for his political acumen, emerges as a leader determined to unify the island under his rule. His vision of manifest destiny propels him to look beyond Haiti’s borders, setting his sights on the east, officially named the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo by the Spain. Yet, as the book reveals, the true architect behind the scenes is Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, known affectionately as Joute. At forty-four, Lachenais is celebrated not only for her beauty but for her formidable intellect and political savvy. Though her name is seldom found in official records, her influence permeates the national palace, guiding policy and shaping the nation’s future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/a5264f75-4efd-4ca4-a35b-13de455d8fbb/Army+marching.png Press & Media - Daniel Bayard and Carl Craig Announce The Synergy of Art & Literature’s Southern Tour - Book Five - Unification and Book Six - Dissolution Triumph To Tragedy Book Five paints a vivid portrait of their partnership—a union marked by ambition, intimacy, and a shared vision for a unified Hispaniola. The narrative delves into the complexities of power, the subtle maneuverings within the palace, and the broader struggle for liberty and sovereignty that characterized the era. Book Six delves into the complexities of a unified island and the Dominican Revolution. Historians and readers alike have praised the series for its meticulous research and compelling storytelling, receiving the 2024 Impact Book Award for Historical Fiction. The latest volumes promise to deepen understanding of a pivotal period in Caribbean history, and illuminate the personal and political forces that drove the unification of the island. The new books will soon be available at major retailers and online at our bookstore. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/triumph-to-tragedy-pitched-to-film-execs-at-toronto-international-film-festival-tiff monthly 0.5 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/5b63ba95-67b8-4452-8d3b-640fe17a6255/TIFF.png Press & Media - Triumph To Tragedy Pitched To Film Execs at TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - TIFF - “I am deeply honored and appreciative of BookTrib’s endorsement of the quality of my work,” BookTrib Media has announced its enthusiastic endorsement of the Triumph To Tragedy series by author Daniel J.D. Bayard. This endorsement comes as the series expands from four to six books and has just been showcased to film and TV producers at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), held from September 5-14. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/88d10fbe-f63c-4a78-94df-6c11f59a9abf/TorontoAd.png Press & Media - Triumph To Tragedy Pitched To Film Execs at TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - TIFF - Full Page Ad Inserted in Screen International Magazine BookTrib Media has recognized the Triumph To Tragedy series for its unique approach to historical fiction. Daniel J.D. Bayard expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, stating, "I am deeply honored and appreciative of BookTrib’s endorsement of the quality of my work." TIFF, one of the world's most influential film festivals, draws industry professionals, filmmakers, and media from around the globe, serving as a platform for launching new films and series, fostering connections, and shaping the future of visual storytelling. The Triumph To Tragedy series delves into the tumultuous history of Haitian Independence and the island of Hispaniola. Bayard masterfully weaves together historical events and ancestral family characters, creating a vibrant and engaging narrative. The series offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom. Adapting a complex historical series for film presents unique challenges. Capturing the nuances of the era and the depth of the characters requires careful consideration. Bayard acknowledges the uncertainty of a film adaptation, saying, "Will my series on the Haitian Independence and the history of Hispaniola make it to film? That is anyone's guess." Despite these challenges, Bayard remains optimistic about the series' potential. He appreciates BookTrib's support and believes that Triumph To Tragedy has the power to bring underrepresented narratives to the big screen, offering audiences a deeper understanding of Haitian history and culture. The expansion to six books and the inclusion of the Dominican Republic aims to further enrich the story, making it even more compelling for potential adaptation. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/two-book-triumphtotragedysequel monthly 0.5 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e622ad39-ce4e-4469-9dd5-d1afdb883b94/Book+Five+and+Six.png Press & Media - Two-Book Sequel Announced at September 7th Event - Surprise Announcement of Triumph To Tragedy Books Five and Six In an exciting development for fans of historical fiction, award-winning author Daniel J.D. Bayard has announced not only the release of the anticipated sequel, Book Five, but also the simultaneous release of Book Six in his acclaimed "Triumph to Tragedy" series. Following the success of the first four books centered on Haiti, Bayard’s latest installments delve into the rich and tumultuous history of the Dominican Republic, particularly its complex relationship with Haiti during the period of 1822-1844. Bayard, known for his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, has captivated readers with his vivid portrayals of the struggles and triumphs of the people of Hispaniola and his ancestors - the Bayard family. His previous works have garnered numerous accolades, including press coverage and the coveted International Impact Book Award in 2024, establishing him as a prominent voice in Caribbean historical fiction. With the upcoming releases, he aims to expose the intricate narratives that https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/65aa8468-092e-44c8-93f2-a3c570fe0c92/DB+the+writer.png Press & Media - Two-Book Sequel Announced at September 7th Event shape the relationship between both countries through an examination of their shared past. "The stories of Haiti and the Dominican Republic are intertwined, yet distinct," Bayard stated in a recent interview. "With these new books, I hope to illuminate the shared history and cultural connections between the two nations while also highlighting their individual journeys and the reasons for friction between them. A special shout-out goes to my historian and cousin Jean-Bernard Bayard and Carl Craig, the fantastic creator of all of the book covers." Books Five and Six, titled "Unification and Dissolution of Hispaniola - The Dominican Revolution - Part One: 1820-1833" and "Part Two: 1833-1845," pick up where the previous installments left off, delving deeper into the lives of beloved characters as they navigate the challenges of political upheaval and social change on the island of Hispaniola. Fans of the series have eagerly awaited these new releases, with many expressing their excitement on social media platforms and during a recent event where over a hundred attendees gathered for a podcast and book signing. Bayard's ability to weave intricate narratives that blend fact and fiction has earned him a loyal following, and readers are eager to see how he expands his literary universe. The books are set to be released in October, and in conjunction with the launch, Bayard plans to host a series of events, including press appearances, book signings, and discussions. These engagements will allow fans to connect with him directly and gain deeper insights into his writing process and the historical contexts of his work. As the literary world anticipates this remarkable double release, Daniel J.D. Bayard continues to solidify his place as a master storyteller, bringing history to life through historical characters and the power of fiction. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, "Triumph to Tragedy" promises to offer an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of the Caribbean. For more information and updates, readers can visit the publisher’s official website at TriumphToTragedy.com or follow him on social media. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/cassa monthly 0.5 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/55eb3e9c-c982-49fb-b86c-c458b1c195cf/casa+thinking.webp Press & Media - Dominican Historian Roberto Cassá joins the Triumph To Tragedy Project - Dominican historian, writer, and educator The Triumph To Tragedy Team welcomes Roberto Cassá to the project as its Dominican historian, joining Jean-Bernard Bayard as the Haitian historian. “I am so delighted, honored, and grateful to Señor Cassá for taking the time and effort needed to be part of this very important project,” stated Triumph To Tragedy Author Daniel J.D. Bayard. Señor Cassá brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the rich and complex history of the Dominican Republic to the project, which will provide accurate historical guidance and integrity to the overall work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/322dc57b-4c67-482b-b0b2-6caf3b5f0cc0/Casa+podium.jpg Press & Media - Dominican Historian Roberto Cassá joins the Triumph To Tragedy Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/102657a8-6fb8-4837-9363-1969a29271ba/casa+standing.jpg Press & Media - Dominican Historian Roberto Cassá joins the Triumph To Tragedy Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/24e6b2ac-07e3-4018-b7fe-c9da1f67697e/DR+history+academy.jpeg Press & Media - Dominican Historian Roberto Cassá joins the Triumph To Tragedy Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/483ff9c4-8794-40c0-b4c6-8eec68c8fbc5/casa+gesture.jfif Press & Media - Dominican Historian Roberto Cassá joins the Triumph To Tragedy Project https://danielbayard.com/press-media/meet-daniel-bayard-at-island-tv monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://danielbayard.com/press-media/daniel-bayard-amp-black-enterprise-magazine monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e77ae759-52a2-4b8e-b511-03c829518a19/BE.png Press & Media - Daniel Bayard & Black Enterprise Magazine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/bayard-presents-at-the-national-haitian-american-elected-officials-association-summit monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/206c34dc-65e6-4c8e-8485-eb256e4022d7/Leadership+Summit.png Press & Media - Bayard Presents at the National Haitian-American Elected Officials Association Summit - The Network Is A Non-Partisan Coalition Of Elected And Appointed Officials NHAEON is the largest network of Haitian-American Elected & Appointed Officials organizations in the US and their members represent millions of constituents all across the nation. NHAEON members are dedicated to supporting domestic policies, legislation & issues affecting Haitians living in the United States. Daniel Bayard felt privileged to partake in the group's activities and present the Triumph To Tragedy story and talk about Haitian history during the 3-day conference in Miami from January 24-26th. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/author-jd-bayard-begins-speaker-tour-bookings-available monthly 0.5 2025-01-17 https://danielbayard.com/press-media/bayard-dazzles-crowd-at-bank-of-america-gathering monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://danielbayard.com/press-media/luxury-wellington-daniel-bayard-from-luxury-to-legacy monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/066f0272-4030-4818-9d19-8d56053212cb/Lux-a.png Press & Media - Luxury Wellington: Daniel Bayard - From Luxury to Legacy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/e79aaa3c-b8b7-4458-8cd7-e5399fc8d37d/Lux.png Press & Media - Luxury Wellington: Daniel Bayard - From Luxury to Legacy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/palm-beach-illustrated monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/bd80662c-d5d1-45c4-ae18-16800f9b6a23/PBI+%281%29.png Press & Media - Palm Beach Illustrated: Triumph To Tragedy Four Book Series - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/3c53a686-be61-415a-b0f8-40ed74ff3160/PBI+%281%29-c.png Press & Media - Palm Beach Illustrated: Triumph To Tragedy Four Book Series - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/quest-magazine-book-four-unveiling-in-nyc monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/2803aab1-f60e-46a1-8bcc-d9b477250095/questmag.png Press & Media - Quest Magazine: Book Four Unveiling in NYC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/de0933e8-7071-4df8-86a6-725e33e5a335/questmagc.png Press & Media - Quest Magazine: Book Four Unveiling in NYC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/palmbeachsociety monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/d2398b8e-5d3e-4d8a-bc81-3fe3ac65da5a/Palm+Beach+Society+B4.png Press & Media - Palm Beach Society Article - The Clash of Petion & Christophe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/blog-post-title-two-m8gma monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/f74d111e-14ad-429a-b7be-0cdc31091be3/2024+BOOK+AWARDS.png Press & Media - Bayard Wins 2024 International Book Award - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/triumph-to-tragedy-book-four-unveiling-video monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://danielbayard.com/press-media/the-release-of-book-four-triumph-to-tragedy monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/c4964bf2-95c9-48da-b3ec-009e3459ff5a/Group.png Press & Media - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY SHIPPING - Lively crowd assembles in NYC to celebrate Book Four of Triumph To Tragedy The Release and unveiling of Book Four and its secret cover painting by famed Miami artist, Carl Craig, was unveiled at a swanky reception at the Doubles Club, Sherry Netherlands Hotel, Park Avenue, NYC on Tuesday evening, October 8th. The event was hosted by the prestigious QUEST MAGAZINE, with publisher/owner Chris Meigher as the master of the ceremonies. "To have a magazine host the unveiling of your new book is amazing and humbling," stated author Daniel JD Bayard. "But to have it be QUEST MAGAZINE of New York is just over the top!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/47efd2eb-11f1-41fb-8ebb-51645e44fc2b/BOOK+FOUR+PAPERBACK-092524.png Press & Media - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY SHIPPING - Early orders shipped on-time on October 8th The book follows the first three in the Triumph to Tragedy Series, outlining the history of Haiti from 1771 to December 31, 1803, after the successful revolution to vanquish Napoleon’s French army, which was attempting to re-enslave the colony’s citizens. The book begins on New Year’s Day of 1804 in a new country named Ayiti, in honor of the original Taino tribes that had given its name with the meaning, Land of Mountains. After 13 years of constant turmoil, the island had finally won its freedom. Jean-Jacques Dessalines had taken up the mantle as the Commander of the Revolutionary Army after the death of his mentor, Toussaint Louverture. He masterfully assembled a mighty army of 40,000 men and women to defeat Napoleon’s French army and declared Ayiti a free nation. Dessalines was joined by two other notable generals, also considered as founding fathers; Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion. The Bayard family deftly navigated their personal lives, business endeavors, and the ever-shifting political landscape as the years passed. In a world where death and destruction loomed at every turn, they survived and https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1727598191125-NABXII2UN487IRSR0TZH/Power+Couple+Christophe+-+Petion.png Press & Media - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY SHIPPING - Jean-Baptiste and Marie continue to love and survive in the sequel thrived, determined to carve out their success despite all odds. Their days were filled with calculated risks and strategic moves, each one bringing them closer to their ultimate goal of prosperity in a time of chaos. Book Four opens on New Year's Day of 1804, in three different cities - Cap Français, Gonaïves, and Port Républicain - where our main characters and principal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/b248137c-3ed5-4553-9506-8e82c24309e8/Petion+and+Christophe.png Press & Media - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY SHIPPING - Entitled The Clash of Pétion & Christophe protagonists begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths would soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/94f1a908-ecd4-477f-ac0f-3ca1adb434e1/JB+and+Danny.png Press & Media - BOOK FOUR OF TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY SHIPPING - A thrilling page turner told as a story of love, passion, intrigue, and perseverance within the bounds of historical accuracy Bayard was quick to acknowledge his co-collaborators on the project, historian Jean-Bernard Bayard and famed Miami artist Carl Craig, which he has dubbed “the face of the Triumph to Tragedy series, for his role in the creation of all the book’s magnificent cover art. Scheduled to appear, Craig was detained due to Hurricane Milton. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/author-daniel-bayard-wins-international-book-award-for-historical-fiction monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/fe4f12b8-0374-495c-ba59-8a95cd0a4cd4/Trophy+Impact+Award+%282%29.png Press & Media - Author Daniel Bayard wins International Book Award - Official Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona in November International Impact Book Awards has awarded Triumph To Tragedy author, Daniel JD Bayard, the 2024 Historical Fiction Award for his Triumph To Tragedy - Book Three. “Our mission is to celebrate and recognize the exceptional work of authors from around the world,” stated Nim Stant, Director of the awards organization. “We are dedicated to elevating the voices of independent authors, traditional publishing houses, and forward-thinking publishers, acknowledging their dedication and passion for storytelling.” “To say I was shocked, humbled, and grateful is truly an understatement,” stated Bayard. “I knew that the series was a winner and that Book Three was a special book, but I didn’t think it would have this sort of worldwide appeal,” he stated. In an official letter to the author, Director Nim Stant wrote; “I'm thrilled to reach out and extend my heartfelt congratulations on your remarkable win at the International Impact Book Awards! Your exceptional talent and unwavering commitment have rightfully earned you this prestigious recognition. It's with great pleasure that I extend a formal invitation to you for our upcoming grand Book Awards Gala, scheduled to take place on November 2, 2024, to honor your exceptional achievement alongside fellow authors and industry leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1702286369944-SLDAD2HF59F9NXDYTP5B/Book+Two+Cover+image.png Press & Media - Author Daniel Bayard wins International Book Award - Book Four in the saga follows in October TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY Book Three continues the riveting saga in 1799 by introducing the protagonist Jean-Jacques Dessalines ... the Haitian Civil War ... the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte ...and the birth of Haiti's Republic on January 1, 1804. It follows the events of Book One (1771-1793) and Book Two (1793-1799). “This award means a lot to me,” Bayard stated. “After ten years of research, writing, and shepherding this mostly unknown story to the limelight, I feel a sense of accomplishment like nothing before. Thank you to the judges at Impact Book Awards for the recognition! The next installment of Triumph To Tragedy will be Book Four, scheduled for release at a swanky New York 5th Avenue event hosted by Quest Magazine. Book Four - The Clash of Pétion and Christophe begins where Book Three left off on January 1st, 1804, the beginning of a new era for the island of Ayiti (Haiti). After 13 years of constant turmoil, the island was finally on the brink of freedom. Jean-Jacques Dessalines had taken up the mantle as the Commander of the Revolutionary Army after the death of his mentor, Toussaint Louverture. He masterfully assembled a mighty army of 40,000 men and women to defeat Napoleon’s French army and declared Ayiti a free nation. Dessalines was joined by two other notable generals, also considered as founding fathers; Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion. The main characters and principal protagonist begin to navigate their way through the aftermath of liberation, not knowing that their paths will soon cross at dangerous intersections. As they strive to establish stability and peace in their homeland, they will soon realize that this may be even more challenging than fighting for their freedom. https://danielbayard.com/press-media/blog-post-title-two-m8gma-59l7y monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/bc72e339-b666-4318-b81f-644c86e5fe22/PBS+23.png Press & Media - Three Book Trilogy Gets Palm Beach Press Coverage - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/bayard-family daily 0.75 2025-09-28 https://danielbayard.com/bayard-family/book-three-chapter-two monthly 0.5 2025-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9d29e5f9-8e3f-4df1-ad32-07134f3f71b7/seperator-60px.png Bayard Family - Triumph To Tragedy Book Six - Chapter Two - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9d29e5f9-8e3f-4df1-ad32-07134f3f71b7/seperator-60px.png Bayard Family - Triumph To Tragedy Book Six - Chapter Two - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9d29e5f9-8e3f-4df1-ad32-07134f3f71b7/seperator-60px.png Bayard Family - Triumph To Tragedy Book Six - Chapter Two - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/43a7ff76-79a9-4fe8-9081-77083cd71213/JB.jpg Bayard Family - Triumph To Tragedy Book Six - Chapter Two - Jean-Baptiste Bayard confronts Dumesle and Saint-Preux with anger and a request to leave the property. Dumesle recovers first, offering a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. "My dear Bayard, no treason. Merely philosophical discussion among concerned citizens—" "Spare me," Jean-Baptiste cuts him off. "I heard enough to understand your 'philosophical discussion' includes clandestine meetings and 'practical measures' against the legal government of our republic." Saint-Preux steps forward, his handsome face flushed with either embarrassment or anger. "Legal, yes. Just? That's another question entirely. The President has transformed his office into a lifetime appointment while the country suffers under policies that benefit only the elite, and punish all else." "And you choose my mother's memorial to advance your conspiracy?" Jean-Baptiste's voice remains level, but ice has crept into his tone. "Whatever your political grievances, this is neither the time nor the place to air them." The men exchange glances, a wordless communication that confirms Jean-Baptiste's suspicions about the organized nature of their dissent. These are not merely disgruntled individuals but a coordinated opposition—the "Society" Saint-Preux mentioned—with structure and purpose. "Your loyalty to Boyer is well-known," Lartigue says, making no attempt to deny the accusation. "As Senate President, you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/9d29e5f9-8e3f-4df1-ad32-07134f3f71b7/seperator-60px.png Bayard Family - Triumph To Tragedy Book Six - Chapter Two - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://danielbayard.com/bayard-family/thaice-bayard monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/add2ca56-5c63-4000-bc95-daf9647c1950/thaice.jpeg Bayard Family - Thaice Bayard sings American and Haitian National Anthems at the Chamber of Commerce - Star and Appearances in Wizard of Oz , Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin , Mamma Mia , and Snow White . The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (HACCOF) held its 10th Annual YoPros Awards Gala, honoring the "Top 20 Under 40" Young Professionals, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. The event was a celebration of Haitian excellence, leadership, and community, featuring young professionals who are making a significant impact. The gala was officially sold out as of September 8, 2025. Front and Center was Thaice Bayard, performing the United States and Haitian National Anthems. Thaice is a Haitian/American/French performer who has been dedicated to the performing arts since childhood. She is the daughter of Patrice and Samantha Bayard, and the Granddaughter of Marie-Claude Bayard. She trained in ballet for four years, hip hop for three, acrobatics for two, and gymnastics for one, before focusing on musical theater for over four years at Theamus Studios Academy in Santo Domingo. Her theater credits include Glinda in The Wizard of Oz , a double-cast role as Alice's Older Sister and The Rose in Alice in Wonderland, as well as the acclaimed lead role of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. She has also appeared in the ensemble of Aladdin , Mamma Mia , and Snow White . In addition to performing, Thaice has worked as a teacher for Theamus Studios Academy's summer camp, sharing her passion with younger students. A soprano with a vocal range from C6 to Bb5, she combines her training in dance, acting, and voice to bring dynamic energy and versatility to the stage. Way to go Thaice! https://danielbayard.com/bayard-family/xilenia-for-baby-of-the-year monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646515042949035517b9eb2b/1e5e77bb-6cc4-4fda-b93c-965f51117bac/baby.jpeg Bayard Family - Xilenia in 3rd Place for Baby of the Year. LET’S GET HER TO NUMBER ONE! Voting Ends TODAY! - Support Xilenïa in Her Quest for Number One Xilenïa has the most unique personality. At 14 months old, she is genuinely so silly, loves to laugh, and make others laugh. She is fearless and will do anything she sets her mind to. Xilenïa loves dancing, climbing on anything she can, playing with her big brother, and being outside or in the pool. Xilenïa’s Mom is Anais, daughter of grandparents, Erik and Marcela Bayard. Her Great-Grandmother is Marie-Claude Bayard. “As a single mom of two, the $25,000 prize money would provide a huge portion of our necessities,” stated Anais. Let’s get them some more votes. 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Her favorite places were Savannah and Pigeon Forge, but she did not include any for Charleston. In Savannah: A Dolphin Eco Tour Experience, Explore Savannah Trolley, Scavenger Hunt Tour, and the Family Fun Ghost Tour. In Pigeon Forge: Dollywood Theme Park, and the Dig’n Zone. Also recommended was the Ridge Riders, but it’s just a rental car for a 4-seat open rider, but we have already rented a minivan to accommodate all of us. So, click on the links above and check them out. Soon we’ll be voting for your favorites to compile a list of stuff to do. YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO DO SOME RESEARCH. FINAL ENTRIES NO LATER THAN JULY 10TH TO BE CONSIDERED. Great Job Bianca. 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