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The image is of the Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable (c. 1745-1818) 22 cent stamp. Du Sable's head is placed over a field with a log cabin. The stamp is part of the Black Heritage Stamp Series. The stamp was issued in 1987, the 150th anniversary of…

Jean Jacques Dessalines (1758-1806). Leader of the Haitian Revolution and Emperor of Haiti.

Jean-Jacques Dessalines (September 20, 1758-October 17, 1806) was the first ruler of an independent Haiti. Behind him stands the revolutionary flag which was made, according to legend, when Dessalines ripped the white out of the French flag and had…

Jesse Jackson for President, 1984 Presidential Campaign, Tote Bag

Jewelry Box for Goddess of Love

Jewelry Box Red Top

Dr. Courtney Joseph interviews Joelle Montes about Haiti and coming to America.

Part 3 of the mini hair series. Wash day is taken very seriously, and done once a week in front of my family’s home courtyard. Water is extracted from the well that is also located in front of the home. This process takes about 45 minutes per person.…