By Kim Ives Haiti Chery Review of Dady Chery’s book, We Have Dared to Be Free: Haiti’s Struggle Against Occupation, and discussions of this work with Dr. Chery on WBAI 99.5 FM’s radio program, Lanbi Call. Every definable chapter of recent Haitian … Continue reading →
By Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. Translated from the English by Murilo Otávio Rodrigues Paes Leme. Current-day occupiers of Haiti from the regions that had been freed by Bolivar like to recall the “glorious relationship of Bolivar and Petion,” as if this could hypnotize Haitians and ever be a distraction as these occupiers continue a tradition of betrayal. (English | Portuguese)
Continue reading →By Martha Jean-Claude (lyrics, music) | Commentary and translation by Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. In celebration of Dessalines, who led the decisive battle for Haiti’s Independence, the Bataille de Vertières on November 18, 1803, listen to “Mwen Gen Fòs!” by Martha Jean-Claude. (English | Spanish).
Continue reading →Haiti Progres | Translated by Dady Chery, Haiti Chery. The original Venezuelan flag was designed in Jacmel, Haiti, and carried by Miranda to Venezuela. Ten years later, Simon Bolivar would lead two expeditions from Haiti to Venezuela to fight for independence from Spain. (English | French)
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