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Today marks a sad day for the people of Saint Domingue as news spreads of the death of General Toussaint. The loss of a strong fighter and a great leader has us all grieving the life of one of us. Born a slave, L’Ouverture fought hard throughout his life and rose to become one of the most successful military leaders of our time. His life will live on in our memories as a symbol of power, and freedom for the black men in our community.
Many years ago, Toussaint first joined the slave rebellions, a free man looking to change the social climate of our island. Starting out as a medic, he was quickly recognized for his natural leadership skills and promoted to Chief Lieutenant under General Biassou. Using his charisma and uncanny ability to organize
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