Haiti...My Take On It

When I started to research the history of Haiti I found out some things I did not know. I was surprised that the native people of Haiti were Indian. However, like many un/underdeveloped nations at the time, Europeans sought to destroy them, rediscover their land, change their culture and annihilate the inhabitants of the land. It sickens me that in this day and age people still celebrate Christopher Columbus. Do they still our children that Columbus “discovered” America? I sure hope not. That is brain washing …pure and simple. In my mind Columbus was murderous thief. Native Americans are still not given the respect that is due to them. They are called Indians. Now is it me or is it a fact that Indians are from India. But it is known that Mr. Columbus was lost when he “found” America and thought he was in India so he called the Native Americans Indians and they name has stuck with them for hundreds of years.

I was also appalled that black people (they were mixed) owned slaves in Haiti. They like their white counterparts did not want slavery to end. Yes their mothers were slaves and because their father was white and rich they were born free but still mistreated. It is amazing how we as black people can allow outside forces to manipulate our minds and turn us against our own kind. But it has been going on since our ancestors arrived on this land.

So much has happen to the people of Haiti and they managed to survive each time. They are strong people and they will get though this. The world is coming to their aid and I am sure the Haitian Diaspora will not let their homeland down. The hairs stand up on the back of my neck each time someone is found in the rubble. Yesterday they found a little girl that had been buried 13 days but she managed to survive! Keep Haiti in your prayers and if you are able to contribute or donate please do so



Peace and Love