Fear of a Black Republic : Haiti and the Birth of Black Internationalism in the United States

University of Illinois Press

Explore the pivotal role of Haiti in the birth of Black internationalism in the United States with "Fear of a Black Republic." This compelling book by Leslie M. Alexander delves into the complex historical connections between Haiti and the African American experience. Understand the intellectual and political currents that shaped early Black thought and activism. "Fear of a Black Republic" offers deep insights into how the Haitian Revolution and the subsequent existence of an independent Black nation influenced Black leaders and intellectuals in the United States. It examines the fear and fascination Haiti inspired, and how it became a symbol of Black liberation and self-determination. This paperback edition provides accessible scholarship on a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of American and Black diaspora history. Summary for Search: Fear of a Black Republic, Haiti, Black Internationalism, United States, Leslie M. Alexander, African American History, Black History, Diaspora Studies, Political Science, Sociology, History Book, Paperback.