Episode #3 the History of Haiti: Roots
by Mikelson Toussaint-Fils

After the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492, the native Taino population dwindled due to the hard work and diseases brought by the Europeans. To exploit the island's resources, the Spanish and French forcibly brought African slaves to Haiti. The slaves rebelled and in 1804 declared their independence, founding the world's first black republic. The majority of black Haitians today are of West African descent, with significant roots among the Fon, Akan, Yoruba, Igbo, Kongo, and Mandinka peoples.
In this episode, we will take a detour through Africa to better understand the ethnic origins and history of the Africans who will take possession of the island of Haiti after the Battle of Vertière.

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https://www.decadeofourrepatriation.comIn this recorded emergency Zoom meeting, organizational leaders across Ghana and the historic diaspora come together to give clear, up-to-date guidance on the Ghana diaspora citizenship process following the January 30 policy announcement, the February 2 suspension, and the February 11 restart.You’ll hear directly from leaders connected to DOOR (Decade of Our Repatriation), RepatriateToGhana, the Rastafari Council of Ghana, the Ghana Caribbean Association, AAA Ghana, Real Repatriation Consultant, Ministry of the Future, and other community partners—sharing what applicants can do right now to move forward, and how we continue advocating for a fair and workable process for our people.What you’ll learn in this videoKey guidance discussed includes:The 3 core pillars being used in vetting (as shared by officials in direct conversations with leadership):Cumulative time in Ghana (1 year or more)Strong ties to Ghana (examples discussed: land/home, business, NGO/community impact, Ghanaian language ability, etc.)Background checks (Ghana + home country)Why vetting before payment matters (to avoid risking fees before qualification)How applicants are being asked to demonstrate time in GhanaPractical notes on police clearance and typical turnaround expectationsWhy community and organization membership matters for support, accurate info-flow, and safetyUpdates on upcoming citizenship timelines/ceremony expectations (as discussed in the meeting)Note: Processes can change quickly. This discussion reflects what was shared and discussed during this live meeting and should not be treated as legal advice.Helpful linksRepatriateToGhana: https://repatriatetoghana.comDOOR (Decade of Our Repatriation): https://decadeofourrepatriation.comAbibitumi: https://abibitumi.comAbibitumi Conference: https://conference.abibitumi.comSankɔfa Journey: https://www.sankofajourney.comChapters0:00 – Greetings from Ghana + why this matters now3:30 – What the old process looked like5:45 – Timeline recap: Jan 30 announcement → Feb 2 pause → Feb 11 restart9:22 – Vetting pillar #1: 1 year cumulative time in Ghana (not necessarily continuous)12:00 – Vetting pillar #2: Strong ties to Ghana (what counts)14:20 – Vetting pillar #3: Background checks (Ghana + home country)15:40 – Fee discussion: 25,000 GHS + clarification on paying after vetting21:10 – Live Q&A: proof of time in Ghana, background checks, FBI/local checks, documents31:47 – Fairness concerns + why legal clarity matters for background checks41:38 – Real applicant walkthrough: what vetting looked like in practice54:22 – Why joining an organization matters (community, safety, support, info access)1:00:08 – Language as “strong ties” + learning options1:07:22 – How to get updates + next meeting plans1:10:24 – Recap: the 3 key pillars again1:16:11 – Dual citizenship considerations (as discussed)1:51:15 – Organization introductions + collaboration moving forward2:09:39 – DOOR overview: vetted resources + on-the-ground support2:14:22 – Closing remarks + next stepsIf this helped you✅ Like the video✅ Subscribe for updates✅ Share with someone preparing for Ghana✅ Comment where you’re tuning in from (and your repatriation timeline)#ghanacitizenship #repatriation #door #repatriatetoghana #diaspora #blackpower #abibitumi #abibifahodiehttps://www.decadeofourrepatriation.com

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