The first free Black republic in Black history is Haiti. Haiti gained its independence from France on January 1, 1804, after a successful slave rebellion led by revolutionary leaders such as Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines. The Haitian Revolution, which lasted from 1791 to 1804, was a key event in the history of the African diaspora and the fight against slavery and colonialism.

Haiti became the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the only nation in the world established as a result of a successful slave revolt. The establishment of Haiti as a free Black republic had a profound impact on the global struggle for freedom and equality, inspiring other enslaved peoples to resist and leading to the abolition of slavery in numerous countries.

Despite facing immense challenges and opposition from powerful Western nations, Haiti has continued to uphold its legacy as the first Black republic and a symbol of resistance and freedom for people of African descent around the world.