LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 18 – Hait

LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 18 – Hait

Population: 11,334,637 Motto: “L’Union Fait La Force” which means “Union Makes Strength.” Haiti’s currency is the gourde, named after the food, the gourd. Until 1807, the plant itself was the actual currency. A lot of firsts: first black-led republic after it threw off French colonial control and slavery in the early 19th century; first independent . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 18 – Hait

LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 15 – Grenada

LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 15 – Grenada

Population: 113,949 National Motto: “Ever conscious of God we aspire, build and advance as one people.” Grenada is the home of the world’s first underwater sculpture park. The sculptures are developed with concrete and rebar, and are placed naturally without affecting the natural reef and the lives of its inhabitants adversely. [above] Grenada is known . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 15 – Grenada

LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 14 – Dominican Republic

LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 14 – Dominican Republic

Population: 10,694,700 National Motto: “Dios, Patria, Libertad” (God, Fatherland, Liberty) The Dominican Rebublic (DR) is the only nation with the Bible on its flag. The bible is open and references John 8:32, “…”and you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” Sticking with the flag theme, DR’s traditional dish is named . . .Continue reading LibDEI: Black History 2023 Day 14 – Dominican Republic