Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc. – August 3, 2023
As Haiti becomes more and more visible, we continue to receive requests for educational resources for learning about Haiti. Provided below is a list of books that can be helpful in beginning to understand the local and global landscape, and where Haiti fits in it.
Suggested books on Haiti
- The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L’Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution by C.L.R. James
- Haiti: The Breached Citadel – by Patrick Bellegarde Smith | May 1, 2004
- Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History, by Michel-Rolph Trouillot | Mar 17, 2015
- The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today by Stephen E. Ambrose , Douglas Brinkley, et al. | Oct 1, 2002
- Before the Mayflower: A History of the Negro in America, 1619-1962 by Lerone Bennett | Oct 19, 2016
The Le Flambeau Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for young people in Haiti to develop their leadership skills and to become agents of change in their communities. THE SPARK of Le Flambeau is one of our programs. Awarding scholarships to youth in Haiti is a priority. Join us. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit entity incorporated in 2007.
How to Get Involved
There are a number of ways to get involved with the Le Flambeau Foundation . As a supporter, you can donate to the foundation, volunteer your time, or become a mentor to a young person in Haiti. Feel free to contact us at info@leflambeau-foundation.org.