Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#haitianrevolution #haiti #history #documentary
Following Talawa Theatre's inspiring readings of C.L.R. James' groundbreaking play The Black Jacobins, this thought-provoking roundtable explores the enduring significance of the Haitian Revolution and Haitian culture today.
Chaired by Dr Rachel Douglas, a leading C.L.R. James scholar, the discussion brings together a remarkable panel of historians, artists, entrepreneurs and members of London's Haitian community to reflect on the revolution's legacy, its cultural impact and the importance of reclaiming a history that is too often overlooked.
Featuring:
• Dr Rachel Douglas – Chair
• Anne McConnell- Haitian Heritage group
• Beau Taneus-Miller – Musician & Composer
• Calycha Laurent – Haitian Chef & Entrepreneur
• Dr Peggy Brunache – Historian & Archaeologist
• Leilani Taneus-Miller – Creative Writer
• Michelet Romulus – Haitian Chamber of Commerce
• Steeven Ulysee – PhD researcher in Haitian Vodou
The discussion considers the significance of the revolution, Haitian history in education, Haitian Kompa music, Vodou, Haitian cuisine, important historic sites in Haiti and more.
This event forms part of WORLDwrite documentary project exploring The Black Jacobins, C.L.R. James' extraordinary play about the Haitian Revolution, developed in collaboration with Talawa Theatre Company and the University of Glasgow. Alongside filmed play readings, workshops and interviews, these conversations seek to bring one of history's greatest revolutions to new audiences.
If you enjoyed this discussion, please like, subscribe and share to help more people discover this remarkable history.
#haitianrevolution #haiti #history #documentary
Following Talawa Theatre's inspiring readings of C.L.R. James' groundbreaking play The Black Jacobins, this thought-provoking roundtable explores the enduring significance of the Haitian Revolution and Haitian culture today.
Chaired by Dr Rachel Douglas, a leading C.L.R. James scholar, the discussion brings together a remarkable panel of historians, artists, entrepreneurs and members of London's Haitian community to reflect on the revolution's legacy, its cultural impact and the importance of reclaiming a history that is too often overlooked.
Featuring:
• Dr Rachel Douglas – Chair
• Anne McConnell- Haitian Heritage group
• Beau Taneus-Miller – Musician & Composer
• Calycha Laurent – Haitian Chef & Entrepreneur
• Dr Peggy Brunache – Historian & Archaeologist
• Leilani Taneus-Miller – Creative Writer
• Michelet Romulus – Haitian Chamber of Commerce
• Steeven Ulysee – PhD researcher in Haitian Vodou
The discussion considers the significance of the revolution, Haitian history in education, Haitian Kompa music, Vodou, Haitian cuisine, important historic sites in Haiti and more.
This event forms part of WORLDwrite documentary project exploring The Black Jacobins, C.L.R. James' extraordinary play about the Haitian Revolution, developed in collaboration with Talawa Theatre Company and the University of Glasgow. Alongside filmed play readings, workshops and interviews, these conversations seek to bring one of history's greatest revolutions to new audiences.
If you enjoyed this discussion, please like, subscribe and share to help more people discover this remarkable history.
