The Cost of Haiti’s Liberation 🇭🇹📜 Welcome to a new episode of Break It Down! This edition features a powerful perspective from Dr. Leslie M. Alexander, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of History and co-director of the RCHA seminar “Black Power and White Supremacy.” 📚 In this episode, Dr. Alexander explores a critical question: Why is Haiti the way it is today? The answer takes us back to the roots of slavery, colonialism, and the Haitian Revolution — and uncovers how U.S. exploitation and the burden of paying reparations to France trapped Haiti in a relentless cycle of debt and economic hardship 💸⚖️ Her research reveals how the aftershocks of slavery continue to ripple through history, shaping modern politics, social structures, and the struggle for Black liberation. In this video series, our faculty unpack their research in 90 seconds or less. From groundbreaking discoveries to insightful analyses, each episode offers a glimpse into the academic excellence driving ...