October
16, 2006
Upcoming Events
In collaboration with the Arab American Museum, the Haitian
Network Group of Detroit is pround to present its first film
festival ...
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May
1, 2003
Haitian History
In 1492 Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain in search
for a new route to India. After months of a tumultuous voyage,
his quest landed him in a new world and in December 5, 1492
he discovers the island named Ayiti, Kiskeya or Bohio by the
various indigenous inhabitants.
Columbus claimed the territories in the name of Spain and
called the island Hispaniola.
Soon, the Spaniards realized that they were in the middle
of a gold mine, literally. They began the systematic slaughter
of the Indians in order to steal their riches, and quickly
enslaved the survivors.
Word spread out fast and soon the British and the French
followed. read more..
