Haiti's independence is a significant event in Black history as it marked the first successful slave revolt in the Western Hemisphere and led to the creation of the first independent Black republic. The Haitian Revolution began in 1791 when enslaved Africans in Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) rose up against their French colonizers.

Led by figures such as Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and Henri Christophe, the revolutionaries fought against both the French colonial forces and the Spanish and British who sought to take advantage of the chaos. After years of conflict and struggle, Haiti declared its independence on January 1, 1804, becoming the first independent Black-led nation in the Americas.

The Haitian Revolution had a profound impact on the course of world history, inspiring other enslaved populations to fight for their freedom and challenging the institution of slavery globally. Haiti's independence was a powerful symbol of resistance and liberation for Black people around the world, and the legacy of the revolution continues to inspire movements for justice and equality today.