<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1562981/open_sms">Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.</a>On November 18, 1803, Haiti, or what was then Saint-Domingue, successfully defeated the French in the Battle of Vertières, the final conflict in the Haitian Revolution that led to Haiti's proclamation as the first independent Black nation months later. In this episode, I discuss this momentous victory on its anniversary over 200 years laters ahead of  Battle of Vertières and Armed Forces Day.  <a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/AMStrictlyFacts">Support the show</a>Connect with Strictly Facts - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/strictlyfactspod'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/strictlyfactspod'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/strictlyfactspd'>Twitter</a> | <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/strictlyfactspod'>LinkedIn</a> | <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@strictlyfactspod'>YouTube</a> |<a href='https://www.strictlyfactspod.com/'> Website</a> Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at <a href='https://www.strictlyfactspod.com/'>www.strictlyfactspod.com</a> to get the <a href='https://www.strictlyfactspod.com/syllabus2024-2026'>Strictly Facts Syllabus</a> to your email! Want to Support Strictly Facts? <ul> <li>Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform</li> <li>Share this episode with someone or online and tag us</li> <li>Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode </li> <li> <a href='https://paypal.me/AMStrictlyFacts'>Donate</a> to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education</li> </ul> Produced by <a href='https://breadfruitmedia.com/'>Breadfruit Media</a>

Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture

A Brief History of Haiti's Battle of Vertières, a Triumph for Human Dignity

Are you passionate about Caribbean history, its diverse culture, and its impact on the world? Join Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture as we explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean stories told through the eyes of its people – historians, artists, experts, and enthusiasts who share empowering facts about the region’s past, present, and future. Strictly Facts is a biweekly podcast, hosted by Alexandria Miller, that delves deep into the heart and soul of the Caribbean, celebrating its vibrant heritage, widespread diaspora, and  the stories that shaped it. Through this immersive journey into the Caribbean experience, this educat...