#tbt | “Jean-Jacques Dessalines was a leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler

#tbt | “Jean-Jacques Dessalines was a leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler of an independent Haiti under the 1801 constitution. Initially regarded as governor-general, Dessalines later named himself Emperor Jacques I of Haiti (1804–1806). He is regarded as a founding father of Haiti.” | people talk a lot about Haiti, but they need to know that the Haitian Revolution was the only slave revolt that resulted in freeing the enslaved and creating a sovereign state. respect!! #haiti #dessalines #revolution #bhm #freedom #sakpase #napboule #kiq