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VotesUnderstanding Haiti's history
Mon, 02/08/2010 - 12:02
To understand Haiti’s important role in modern history and its current problems and obstacles, New America Media editor Andrew Lam spoke with Percy Hintzen, professor of African American Studies and the president of Caribbean Studies Association at UC Berkeley.
Percy Hintzen - Haiti from New America Media on Vimeo.
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