Historical Figures
I financed Christopher Columbus’s expedition.
Who is Queen Isabella I of Castile?
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Who is Catherine Flon?
I founded the Haitian American Women's Coalition and helped start the Little Haiti Optimist Club.
Who is Beatrice Louissaint?
I acted in 'Coming to America' and the 'Jamie Foxx Show.'
Who is Garcelle Beauvais?
I was an abolitionist and appointed Minister Resident and Consul General to Haiti at age 72.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
I was known as the slave who became a pirate king.
Who is Francois Lolonois?
I am a human rights activist and Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 2.
Who is Marleine Bastien?
I am a renowned Haitian historian and founded the National Theater of Haiti.
Who is Jean Claude Exulien?
I authored 'The Souls of Black Folk' and co-founded the NAACP.
Who is W.E.B. DuBois?
I was born in Cayes, Haiti, and founded the Haitian American Historical Society.
Who is Daniel Fils-Aimé, Sr.?
I am an author and playwright and opened a bookstore in Little Haiti in 1990.
Who is Jan Mapou?
I was the host of 'What’s Up Haitian' with Nixon St. Hubert.
Who is Elizabeth Guerin?
I was the first British slave ship to reach the Americas, captained by Sir John Hawkins.
What is the Jesus of Lubeck?
I served as Haiti’s president from 1996 to 2001 and from 2006 to 2011.
Who is René Préval?
I am best known for my soap opera role in 'Roye! Les Voila.'
Who is Elizabeth Guerin?
I was born in 1941 and helped found Sosyete KouKouy.
Who is Jan Mapou?
I was made up of 5 Taino Kingdoms and was where Columbus landed.
What is Hispaniola/Haiti?
I portrayed Toussaint L’Ouverture and grew up in Petion-ville.
I portrayed Toussaint L’Ouverture and grew up in Petion-ville.
I was a Florida House Representative and born in Port-au-Prince.
Who is Phillip Brutus?
I am known for my art, acting, and community advocacy in Little Haiti.
Who is Daniel Fils-Aimé, Sr.?