Julia Gaffield, PhD
@juliagaffield.bsky.social
Historian (she/her)
https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300255478/i-have-avenged-america/
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I am thrilled to share the cover of my forthcoming book, I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom (June 2025 @yalepress.bsky.social)
The stunning painting is by Haitian-American artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre (ulrickjeanpierre.com)
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The stunning painting is by Haitian-American artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre (ulrickjeanpierre.com)
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I hope Haiti wins the World Cup
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I hope Haiti wins the World Cup
“222 years ago today, Jean-Jacques Dessalines led Haitian forces into the Battle of Vertières, where they defeated the French and gained independence.” ⚽🇭🇹
"Let's go to Haiti, and how history repeats itself."
This moment last night on Paramount+'s Golazo Show
narrating the November 18, 1803 Battle of Vertières and connecting it to Haiti's qualification for the World Cup was perhaps my favorite moment of sporting commentary ever.
This moment last night on Paramount+'s Golazo Show
narrating the November 18, 1803 Battle of Vertières and connecting it to Haiti's qualification for the World Cup was perhaps my favorite moment of sporting commentary ever.
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
“222 years ago today, Jean-Jacques Dessalines led Haitian forces into the Battle of Vertières, where they defeated the French and gained independence.” ⚽🇭🇹
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man we should bring back the pamphlet
Hey historians 🗃️: Do you know of presses that publish short books (around 30K words / 90 pages plus notes)? I have been working on an article project that could easily turn into an great micro-history of that length, but I'm not sure it would make it to the usual full 60-90K words...
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
man we should bring back the pamphlet
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HAITI ARE INTO THEIR FIRST WORLD CUP IN HALF A CENTURY ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
HAITI ARE INTO THEIR FIRST WORLD CUP IN HALF A CENTURY ❤️
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HAITI QUALIFY FOR THEIR FIRST WORLD CUP IN 50 YEARS 😤🇭🇹
WHAT A STORY ❤️
WHAT A STORY ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
HAITI QUALIFY FOR THEIR FIRST WORLD CUP IN 50 YEARS 😤🇭🇹
WHAT A STORY ❤️
WHAT A STORY ❤️
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HAITI IS GOING TO THE WORLD CUP!!!! 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
HAITI IS GOING TO THE WORLD CUP!!!! 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
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Haiti is 5 minutes away from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since the 70s
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Haiti is 5 minutes away from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since the 70s
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HAITI ARE ROLLING OVER NICARAGUA 🔥
Doing everything they can to qualify for the World Cup 👊
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on
@paramountplus
📺
Doing everything they can to qualify for the World Cup 👊
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on
@paramountplus
📺
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
HAITI ARE ROLLING OVER NICARAGUA 🔥
Doing everything they can to qualify for the World Cup 👊
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on
@paramountplus
📺
Doing everything they can to qualify for the World Cup 👊
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on
@paramountplus
📺
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Haiti is up 2-0 on Nicaragua in their final World Cup qualifying match.
If they win and Honduras remain tied with Costa Rica as they are at halftime, Haiti would qualify.
Haiti hasn’t been in the World Cup since 1974.
If they win and Honduras remain tied with Costa Rica as they are at halftime, Haiti would qualify.
Haiti hasn’t been in the World Cup since 1974.
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Haiti is up 2-0 on Nicaragua in their final World Cup qualifying match.
If they win and Honduras remain tied with Costa Rica as they are at halftime, Haiti would qualify.
Haiti hasn’t been in the World Cup since 1974.
If they win and Honduras remain tied with Costa Rica as they are at halftime, Haiti would qualify.
Haiti hasn’t been in the World Cup since 1974.
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DON LOUICIUS WITH THE INCREDIBLE SOLO EFFORT FOR HAITI 🔥
The @FCDallas man has Haiti into the World Cup as it stands 😱
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on @paramount+ 📺
The @FCDallas man has Haiti into the World Cup as it stands 😱
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on @paramount+ 📺
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
DON LOUICIUS WITH THE INCREDIBLE SOLO EFFORT FOR HAITI 🔥
The @FCDallas man has Haiti into the World Cup as it stands 😱
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on @paramount+ 📺
The @FCDallas man has Haiti into the World Cup as it stands 😱
Catch EVERY GOAL from the final matchday of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on the Golazo Show on @paramount+ 📺
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If Haiti makes the World Cup tonight I’ll start watching soccer for real
November 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
If Haiti makes the World Cup tonight I’ll start watching soccer for real
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For the sports sickos, Suriname and Curaçao are playing in separate matches with chances to make the World Cup for the first time ever, and Haiti is in one trying to get there for the first time since 1974.
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
For the sports sickos, Suriname and Curaçao are playing in separate matches with chances to make the World Cup for the first time ever, and Haiti is in one trying to get there for the first time since 1974.
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That’s great. There are a lot of attempts in citizen media etc. Even attempts in docs etc. But a well-funded, well-positioned, deeply researched glossy film or miniseries remains out of reach. I think that would be a good story. I also hope the glossy big budget number gets made one day.
November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
That’s great. There are a lot of attempts in citizen media etc. Even attempts in docs etc. But a well-funded, well-positioned, deeply researched glossy film or miniseries remains out of reach. I think that would be a good story. I also hope the glossy big budget number gets made one day.
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So many people have tried to make this. At this point the story of why it hasn’t been made might be more of a mirror than making it.
I want to watch a six-part series on the Haitian Revolution 😕
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So many people have tried to make this. At this point the story of why it hasn’t been made might be more of a mirror than making it.
I want to watch a six-part series on the Haitian Revolution 😕
November 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I want to watch a six-part series on the Haitian Revolution 😕
hahahahaha LFG
All I think of when I see Zohran’s font is the cover of @juliagaffield.bsky.social biography of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, I Have Avenged America
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November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
hahahahaha LFG
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Le Nouvelliste, a major Haitian newspaper, covers Gaffield's book event at the Haitian Embassy. Read about her new book, "I Have Avenged America"!
At the Haitian Embassy in Washington, Dr. Julia Gaffield Explores Dessalines’ Legacy as Abolitionist and Avenger
Dr.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Le Nouvelliste, a major Haitian newspaper, covers Gaffield's book event at the Haitian Embassy. Read about her new book, "I Have Avenged America"!
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Books of the Year 2025: Our contributors choose their favourites
Books of the Year 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Books of the Year 2025: Our contributors choose their favourites
I will be at the @miamibookfair.bsky.social with Marlene Daut. Olive Senior, and Chantalle Verna next weekend! Come hang out! #ReadCaribbean
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I will be at the @miamibookfair.bsky.social with Marlene Daut. Olive Senior, and Chantalle Verna next weekend! Come hang out! #ReadCaribbean
I am thrilled that "I Have Avenged America" was selected for The TLS "Books of the Year" roundup!! 🎉
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Books of the Year; Seamus Heaney’s journey; AI novels by committee; why Kamala Harris lost; what modern art can be; Margaret Atwood looks back – and much more.
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The new issue of the TLS is out now: www.the-tls.com/issues/curr...
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I am thrilled that "I Have Avenged America" was selected for The TLS "Books of the Year" roundup!! 🎉
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