Hank Gonzalez, a historian specializing in the Haitian Revolution, dives into this landmark slave uprising that birthed Haiti as the first independent state from enslaved people. He discusses the revolution's connections with the American and French Revolutions while revealing why European powers couldn't suppress it. The conversation also highlights the ongoing legacy of the revolution, marked by struggles for autonomy and the complexities of post-colonial Haiti. Gonzalez's insights illuminate the profound impact these historical events have on contemporary struggles for liberation.