Two hundred years ago, our precursors in Haiti struck a blow for freedom, which was heard around the world, and across centuries. (Baldwin Spencer)

Two hundred years ago, our precursors in Haiti struck a blow for freedom, which was heard around the world, and across centuries.

Baldwin Spencer

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