Black When Haitians Were Heroes in America Series Print No. 3
by Aberjhani
Title
Black When Haitians Were Heroes in America Series Print No. 3
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Aberjhani
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Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
This third work in the Black When Haitians Were Heroes in America Series represents an attempt to capture some of the natural and man-made beauty surrounding the Haitian Memorial Monument in Franklin Square in Savannah, Georgia (USA). The most apparent difference in this print from the first monochromatic image is the coloration with diverse shades which simultaneously frame and emphasize different elements like the figures themselves, the iron fence surrounding the base on which they stand, and the abundance of green foliage.
The actual monument commemorates the contributions of the Chasseurs Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, the 500-man Haitian unit which aided the cause of American freedom during the American Revolutionary War. They are noted in particular for their participation in the campaigns of September 24th and October 9th in 1779.
Members of the Haitian-American Historical Society and the Haitian Monument Committee worked with the city of Savannah to construct the monument, which sits across from the historic First African Baptist Church. It was sculpted by the late James R. Mastin (1935-2016).
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Thank you for the visit and very kind words Harsh Malik.
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Thank you very much Dionis. I appreciate your insight comments.
Dionis Navarro
Great work!! I love the history behind what that Monument represents. Haitians still are heroes as they're struggling to survive so much injustice by their own governments past, present; the Dominican Republic and Haiti share the same island what divides them is the Dajabón River or Massacre River. Many Caribbean people and many others around the globe do not realize that Haiti is the original name of the entire island and it is a Taino / Arawak language of the indigenous people who were living on the entire island which means " mother of the high land // Mother of the high rocks " So everybody who is natural, adopted son of this island is a "Haitian" regardless if we are from D.R or Haiti ... Haiti is not a creole name ... Sorry I cannot help it to do this :) , each time I find something related to this beautiful island to comment on, I have to mention this important information about D.R and Haiti ... God Bless you all and excellent work Aberjhani
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