Author: David Desrosiers

  • Rosalvo Bobo, nationalism and the US Marine Occupation of Haiti

    Rosalvo Bobo, nationalism and the US Marine Occupation of Haiti

    Well before the US Occupation of Haïti, Rosalvo Bobo was hailed as leader and proud nationalist among elite and international circles, while garnering the ire and even threats to his life from American operatives in Haïti.  He was a deft politician with a clear insight into the geopolitical reality of early 20th century Haïti, including an understanding…

  • Meet the Admin: David!

    Meet the Admin: David!

    IntroductionIn 2013, I (Virginie) launched the Haitian History Blog on Tumblr with the intention of creating a platform for lively, yet scholarly-based discussions about Haiti. The goal was never to transform it into a rigid academic endeavor, nor to cover every facet of Haiti’s complex history. Over time, however, the blog evolved from its initial…