first free black nation

Was Haiti the first black country to gain independence? Yes—with a major caveat. Haiti gained its independence on January 1, 1804. Haiti is commonly regarded as the first free nation established as a result of a successful rebellion of slaves who were black. ALSO READ: Introducing Gonâve Island (English), Zile Lagonav (Haitian Creole), or La Gonâve (French) | Haiti’s Biggest Satellite Island and...