I think the black elite in Haiti being portrayed as mostly politicians is a popular myth. I know many elite black Haitians who have succeeded through entrepreneurship, personal business ventures, and through education. The reality is there aren't many political positions in Haiti to give out, so black Haitians have succeeded by many other means. At the same time, I know mulattos who are penniless. So the moral of the story is color doesn't necessarily define your economic status in Haiti.
Yeh Haití is like a lot of other countries in Latin America tbh. Race matters, but money and education reign supreme, at that point race doesn't matter. It's a bit contrasting to the USA where people will still face heavy discrimination and racism despite being rich
Yes, Haiti was France's richest colony in the new world. But to say Haiti was 75% of France's wealth and one of the richest countries in the world at that time I believe is pure exaggeration.
What an interesting video, it provides the perspective of those who are regarded as the elite. For those who understand french, you see that struggle of living in Haiti, which has made attempts at change, but economically it continues to struggle and though like Mme. Boulos stated things seem about the same in Haiti as is Syria but in the same hand they are not the same. What fascinating rare perspective of the "other" view.
@illus4u It is my hope and reach that with a new president taking over in May 14, 2011 the whole country will join together and work toward rebuilding Haiti. Yes, you are correct, tourism is extremely important for Haiti. Haiti used to be #1 destination for tourists back in the late 70's and early 80's. Now is Jamaica, DR and Puerto Rico. But if all Haitians unite and work together truly, Haiti can be a miracle country like Brazil, China and Chile. I will hope for that.
My grandparents come from Syria and settled in Jeremie .They had seven children all born in Haiti.Marie ( my mother) Rachel, Ralf, Esterita, Paulette , Zeke, Albert .My mom later moved to New York where she met my Dad Victor Mansour who was a business man in Haiti.They were married in 1946 and moved back to Haiti.I was raised in Haiti and lived in Petion Ville a suburb of Port au Prince.My grand parents name Miserie died in the early 1900 s and were buried in Jeremie. My dad. VICTOR MANSOUR ,who was in the import ,export business passed away in 1984 and was buried in Kenscoff at the Wallace Turnbull funeral grounds. I returned to 🇭🇹 Haiti in 1997 as a Jewish Christian MISSIONARY and am still there to this day.GOD BLESS 🇭🇹 HAITI. EVANGELIST ROGER MANSOUR
I agree the French revolution started on July 14, 1789. It happened mainly because France had many economic problems at home and many people were going hungry in France. It continued during the 1790's. In fact, in 1799 France was still in economic turmoil which allowed Napoleon to easily usurp power through a coup d'etat in 1799. Napoleon only had absolute power when he declared himself emperor in 1804.
The French revolution happened in July 14, 1789. I will double check the figures, but I really though France was the richest country at the time kind of like the US today. Even though the US is in debt, it is the richest economy in the world.
MY COUNTRY WILLL NOT GO DOWN EVEN THESE KIND SITUATION I WILL FIGHT I WILL STAND UP AND EVEN DIED TO MAKE A CHANGE FOR MY NATION NO POLITICIAN FREEKEE SHIT
@gimarworld 200 years ago when Haiti was 75% of France wealth and one of the richest country in the world we produced everything we consumed and export far exceeded import. Now, we export almost nothing (Rum Barbancourt is Haiti most famous export) We need to find a solution. China could be an example, 30 years ago they started a transformation that has made them the second biggest economy in the world, a powerful army and a middle class the size of the US population.
France was not the richest colony at that time. France in the 1790's and into the 1800's was in debt, poor, and many people were going hungry in France. That's why the French revolution happened in the 1790's. If Haiti was one of the richest colonies in the world and Haiti was 75% of France's wealth, why was France suffering so much despite owning Haiti in the 1790's? Do some research on that and you'll see it. Anyway, I'll look up your assertion just to confrim.
as a Mexican American I hope that Haitians can see the powerful Hispanic nations as example like brazil mexico argentina and Colombia,you too can be powerful like them
Brazil is a Hispanic nation so is Haiti don't forget the Latin word come from French and countries that speak Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian are Hispanic Countries. The Term Latin America was Used to contrast Anglo-Saxons, Dutch Speaking America a.k.a North America we are not heavily mixed as the DR or Cuba but we still have the Music, food language and culture as Heritage
BeautyAndBrainsGirls Haitians sold their souls to the devil for independence and it's a known fact. Besides it's documented by historians on Wikipedia and a few other websites. It talks about how the slaves had a satanic voodoo ceremony back in 1791 headed by a pagan priest and a female witch practitioner.
September 2016. The ten-thousandth Syrian arrived to the U.S. last week. Europe has accepted ten times more. Has Haiti? If she hasn't, she should again just as she did a century ago. Only this time, do so with open arms instead of persecution.
Is true. Go do some research at either the prestigious Boston Public Library or the New York public Library if you do not believe. Is a easy math: France was the richest country at the time (Napoleon ruled the world) and if Haiti was France richest colony is easy to see the calculation is accurate. But double check.
@md991free i like your comments, but how is the whole thing. we are not United, to reboot the economy we need dedication but everybody thinking about themselves. I believe for the Capital what attract people in, is what will get them out but outside of the capital as of increase the touristic activities in the country sides to increase the economy.
china as its size and dont forget that would mean giving power to a few to exploit the many to reach that status.is that price you would be willing to pay just for riches
thas why we are so backward!!!!!!!!!! always citicize ............ look a the results! we have nothing we produce nothing!!!!!!! alway begging for other coutries to bail you out!!!!!!! we need more speach in french!!!!!!! we are so good at it!!!!!!!!
I think the black elite in Haiti being portrayed as mostly politicians is a popular myth. I know many elite black Haitians who have succeeded through entrepreneurship, personal business ventures, and through education. The reality is there aren't many political positions in Haiti to give out, so black Haitians have succeeded by many other means. At the same time, I know mulattos who are penniless. So the moral of the story is color doesn't necessarily define your economic status in Haiti.
Penniless mulattos? Point them out cuz I'm having a HARD time finding any...
@@misstelly2821 The Polish community in Haiti
What planet are you living? But the Mulatos in Haiti 🇭🇹 are the riches people in Haiti. Just because not all Mulato are rich doesn’t mean anything.
Yeh Haití is like a lot of other countries in Latin America tbh. Race matters, but money and education reign supreme, at that point race doesn't matter.
It's a bit contrasting to the USA where people will still face heavy discrimination and racism despite being rich
Yes, Haiti was France's richest colony in the new world. But to say Haiti was 75% of France's wealth and one of the richest countries in the world at that time I believe is pure exaggeration.
This is great info. Thanks for this. Never knew about it.
What an interesting video, it provides the perspective of those who are regarded as the elite. For those who understand french, you see that struggle of living in Haiti, which has made attempts at change, but economically it continues to struggle and though like Mme. Boulos stated things seem about the same in Haiti as is Syria but in the same hand they are not the same. What fascinating rare perspective of the "other" view.
It’s called forever cursed -the entire nation must get off the land
They need to GOOOO! They effing up my country's demographics
this must be the ten percent of haiti elite...those are the people who are benefiting from haiti
@illus4u It is my hope and reach that with a new president taking over in May 14, 2011 the whole country will join together and work toward rebuilding Haiti.
Yes, you are correct, tourism is extremely important for Haiti. Haiti used to be #1 destination for tourists back in the late 70's and early 80's. Now is Jamaica, DR and Puerto Rico.
But if all Haitians unite and work together truly, Haiti can be a miracle country like Brazil, China and Chile.
I will hope for that.
My grandparents come from Syria and settled in Jeremie .They had seven children all born in Haiti.Marie ( my mother) Rachel, Ralf, Esterita, Paulette , Zeke, Albert .My mom later moved to New York where she met my Dad Victor Mansour who was a business man in Haiti.They were married in 1946 and moved back to Haiti.I was raised in Haiti and lived in Petion Ville a suburb of Port au Prince.My grand parents name Miserie died in the early 1900 s and were buried in Jeremie.
My dad. VICTOR MANSOUR ,who was in the import ,export business passed away in 1984 and was buried in Kenscoff at the Wallace Turnbull funeral grounds.
I returned to 🇭🇹 Haiti in 1997 as a Jewish Christian MISSIONARY and am still there to this day.GOD BLESS 🇭🇹 HAITI.
EVANGELIST ROGER MANSOUR
I agree the French revolution started on July 14, 1789. It happened mainly because France had many economic problems at home and many people were going hungry in France. It continued during the 1790's. In fact, in 1799 France was still in economic turmoil which allowed Napoleon to easily usurp power through a coup d'etat in 1799. Napoleon only had absolute power when he declared himself emperor in 1804.
english subtitles please.
The French revolution happened in July 14, 1789. I will double check the figures, but I really though France was the richest country at the time kind of like the US today. Even though the US is in debt, it is the richest economy in the world.
MY COUNTRY WILLL NOT GO DOWN EVEN THESE KIND SITUATION I WILL FIGHT I WILL STAND UP AND EVEN DIED TO MAKE A CHANGE FOR MY NATION NO POLITICIAN FREEKEE SHIT
So, seven year later, what do you think of the situation in Haiti ?
Born to Be Great. 👍🏻
Rephrase: it's as if they're insinuating that the deterioration of the water front is the fault of the working poor.
@gimarworld 200 years ago when Haiti was 75% of France wealth and one of the richest country in the world we produced everything we consumed and export far exceeded import. Now, we export almost nothing (Rum Barbancourt is Haiti most famous export)
We need to find a solution. China could be an example, 30 years ago they started a transformation that has made them the second biggest economy in the world, a powerful army and a middle class the size of the US population.
merci, j adore fim lan
Is there a part 2?
France was not the richest colony at that time. France in the 1790's and into the 1800's was in debt, poor, and many people were going hungry in France. That's why the French revolution happened in the 1790's. If Haiti was one of the richest colonies in the world and Haiti was 75% of France's wealth, why was France suffering so much despite owning Haiti in the 1790's? Do some research on that and you'll see it. Anyway, I'll look up your assertion just to confrim.
We need the Part 2
Hmm ,ase papa ... Chak moun fe yon bagay.la charite bien ordonne commence par soi mm
This vid is very educational
Something need to change.
as a Mexican American I hope that Haitians can see the powerful Hispanic nations as example like brazil mexico argentina and Colombia,you too can be powerful like them
Andrew Banderas Brazil is not a hispanic nation
Andrew Banderas
Haiti was the only nation that the Europeans couldn't rule over so they have decided to fuck us over finally
Brazil is a Hispanic nation so is Haiti don't forget the Latin word come from French and countries that speak Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian are Hispanic Countries. The Term Latin America was Used to contrast Anglo-Saxons, Dutch Speaking America a.k.a North America we are not heavily mixed as the DR or Cuba but we still have the Music, food language and culture as Heritage
Peter Johnny Tenay I thought the same thing too. They really do not teach history anywhere - I
See
BeautyAndBrainsGirls Haitians sold their souls to the devil for independence and it's a known fact. Besides it's documented by historians on Wikipedia and a few other websites. It talks about how the slaves had a satanic voodoo ceremony back in 1791 headed by a pagan priest and a female witch practitioner.
@MichG60 Thank you for the info, your input is always welcome.
September 2016. The ten-thousandth Syrian arrived to the U.S. last week. Europe has accepted ten times more. Has Haiti? If she hasn't, she should again just as she did a century ago. Only this time, do so with open arms instead of persecution.
The Arabs in Haiti control all the wealth and this is the thanks Haiti gets?
Arabs in Haiti is a small percentage same with other Non Blacks
nan yo certin epok, nou te expulse on peu, malereseman pour nou te gin rès
excusem est ce que ou viv nen port au prince?
@geordany who's stopping you from benefiting from haiti?
Is true. Go do some research at either the prestigious Boston Public Library or the New York public Library if you do not believe.
Is a easy math: France was the richest country at the time (Napoleon ruled the world) and if Haiti was France richest colony is easy to see the calculation is accurate. But double check.
You're correct on both point. I was looking at it from a general view point.
Why cant they pickup the Trash at 02:01 and clean up the fucking street
Go do it for them
I didn't know that ...:/ well we learn something everyday ig
Sure you will.
@md991free i like your comments, but how is the whole thing. we are not United, to reboot the economy we need dedication but everybody thinking about themselves. I believe for the Capital what attract people in, is what will get them out but outside of the capital as of increase the touristic activities in the country sides to increase the economy.
-.- okay i don't understand french i failed that class last year and i'm haitian :(
Study the grammar you will get it.
Loser
@@juliettevashton1007 anbake nèg baguette 🥖
It's a proven fact ...these days and age ...Jacob is down for good in poverty. Biblical fact. But there is God above ...so Haiti pran courage
china as its size and dont forget that would mean giving power to a few to exploit the many to reach that status.is that price you would be willing to pay just for riches
thas why we are so backward!!!!!!!!!! always citicize ............ look a the results! we have nothing we produce nothing!!!!!!! alway begging for other coutries to bail you out!!!!!!! we need more speach in french!!!!!!! we are so good at it!!!!!!!!
C est la malediction
Sak pase haiti
est ce que se aysien ou ye
@zodeloni the arabs create jobs..... why cant you do the same?
sadly I think I have some arab bloodline in me :( via way of haiti
Why u sad?
Why u sad?
nou Pa African nom
Nou pa afriken men se la zanset nou yo soti
Sinou pa afriken sa nou ye chak grenn moun ayiti gran paran yo soti an afrik nou c pitit lafrik lèw pa ayisyen c rejte idantitew
Nou gen afriken nan san n ak anpil bagay nan kilti ayisyen an se afriken li ye
La fin d haiti
.....
C est la malediction d haiti
رب اغفر
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@geordany11 whos stopping you from benefitting of haiti? they invest they work they create job what have you done in haiti? talk is cheap!!!!!!!!!!!