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Spirit of freedom

Photos by Tequila Minsky
Photos by Tequila Minsky

Earlier this month, on the banks of Prospect Park Lake, Haitians and others commemorated the anniversary of Bwa Kayiman, the start of the Haitian revolution, on Aug. 14, 1791. Deenps “Gran Bwa” Bazile led the rites, featuring traditional Vodou drumming and singing. “This is a celebration not just of Ayisyens (Haitians), yet for all oppressed peoples who appreciate the spirit of liberation,” the organizers said.

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