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The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers

The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers
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"In 1791, enslaved Haitians ousted the French and founded a nation. But France made generations of Haitians pay for their freedom. How much it cost them was a mystery, until now."

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