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When people think of Black communities, Africa is often the first place that comes to mind, as it is the ancestral homeland of many Black people. Following the opening of new sea routes, many Africans were forcibly taken from their homeland and sold into slavery across the world. They were subjected to the harshest forms of labor in colonial territories. Despite their resilience, they have long endured discrimination in various regions, especially in the United States, where Black Americans have historically faced racial prejudice—something that remains an issue today. This unfair treatment has led some Black communities to advocate for unity and even consider forming a Black nation. But which was the first Black nation to gain independence? Surprisingly, it wasn’t in Africa, but in the Americas—Haiti. Haiti was discovered by Christopher Columbus during his voyages in 1492, and in 1502 it became a Spanish colony. The French later seized control from Spain, and in 1804, Haiti declared its independence. It became the first independent republic in Latin America and the world’s first Black republic. However, despite achieving independence, Haiti has remained economically impoverished, with its people relying on basic, subsistence agriculture for survival. Due to a lack of financial resources, Haiti's infrastructure has remained underdeveloped, and its industrial sector is extremely weak. Astonishingly, the country's unemployment rate is very high—two-thirds of the workforce is without jobs. Given this widespread poverty, it is not surprising that Haiti has struggled economically. For a long time, the country has lagged behind, with both the government and its citizens depending on foreign aid. Given its proximity to the United States, Haiti has received significant support from its neighbor, with the U.S. becoming Haiti’s largest aid provider. In the last five years of the 20th century alone, the U.S. provided Haiti with 4 million in assistance. Haiti is incredibly poor, even more so than many African nations. Hunger is a daily challenge for many citizens. For years, many Haitians have struggled to feed themselves, and some have even resorted to desperate measures. One particularly grim example is the creation of a "special biscuit," made from local mud, as a means of staving off hunger. These biscuits are far from the kinds found in grocery stores; they are tasteless and lack nutritional value, merely serving to fill empty stomachs. Unfortunately, consuming them can lead to serious health risks, but for many Haitians, simply having something to eat is a small victory. There’s an old Chinese saying: “Adversity strengthens the will.” However, many Haitians seem to have adopted a more passive attitude. Despite their dire circumstances, they haven’t mobilized to improve their situation. For example, Haiti's natural environment isn’t entirely unsuitable for farming, yet people haven’t taken advantage of the land to grow crops. Nor have they tapped into the surrounding ocean for fishing or developed the fishing industry, even though it could offer a source of income. Tourism could also be a major economic boost; Haiti’s beautiful beaches and coastal areas have great potential as tourist destinations. Yet, the government has largely ignored these opportunities, neglecting what nature has provided. The gap between the rich and poor in Haiti is stark. While the wealthy enjoy luxury dining and nightlife, the poor can barely scrape by, with some literally living off the earth. Despite their poverty, Haiti’s government continues to receive international aid, maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan rather than establishing ties with mainland China. Taiwan, eager to keep this ally, has provided significant financial assistance to Haiti. In return, Haiti’s government shows vocal support for Taiwan. Given its small size and deep economic struggles, Haiti seems content with this arrangement, knowing that China has little recourse beyond verbal condemnations. It’s a unique and perplexing situation on the global stage, and unless Haiti changes its trajectory, its future seems unlikely to improve.