Salvador and Haiti are two great pilasters, symbols of the African diaspora. Symbols of the worst tragedies of exploitative colonialism, slavery and racial oppression. In this horrible moment of destruction, we are all prostrate, face down and horror struck.
Perhaps we should use this awful moment to deepen our understanding of the missed opportunities that were repeated over and over, always in the name of grandiose imperialist projects. For a terrific and concise summary, please read this article by Robert Perry: link
Like a phoenix, Haiti will rise again, with our help. Keep the fire burning!
