On May 18, 1803, the drapeau Ayisyen as we all know it today was formally adopted by the country of Haiti. Used as a symbol of both ethnic pride and rising above the oppression of would-be colonizers ...
Haitian Flag Day commemorates the creation of Haiti’s flag, a symbol deeply rooted in the nation’s struggle for independence. On May 18, 1803, amid the Haitian Revolution, leaders like Jean-Jacques ...
Springfield has seen a surge in Haitian immigrants in recent years, and the city will mark one of Haiti’s big holidays Thursday with first-ever celebrations here. Haitian Flag Day commemorates the ...