Julia Gaffield, PhD
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Julia Gaffield, PhD
@juliagaffield.bsky.social
For a transcription and English translation of the Haitian Declaration of Independence, see: haitidoi.com/doi/
January 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Not me!! 😅
December 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Get the semester started off right! 🙌
December 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thank you!!
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I've been lucky enough to do a bunch of podcasts, interviews, and talks, but the two events that have been the most memorable were a talk that I gave at the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti and a panel at the @miamibookfair.bsky.social --these were truly special events!!
December 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The book received an honorable mention for the Haitian Studies Association (@haitianstudies.bsky.social) biennial book prize and was included on the Times Literary Supplement (@thetls.bsky.social) 2025 Books of the Year!
www.haitianstudies.org/awards-schol...
H.S.A. Book Awards
H.S.A. Book Awards
www.haitianstudies.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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From the moment the United States sprang into being, revolutionaries have looked to the country as a potential ally across shared values, and we’ve been pretty consistent in demonstrating that those values were meant didn’t extend to people who weren’t white at least historically.
December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Thanks for tagging, Rachel!

I wrote a piece on the why's and how's of finding an agent ages ago (TEN years - how is that possible?) but I still stand by its advice:

megankatenelson.com/historistas-...
Historista’s Guide to the Writing Life, Part I: Why and How to Find an Agent – Megan Kate Nelson
megankatenelson.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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The New Nuclear Age by @nktpnd.bsky.social

Did Ye Hear Mammy Died by @seamas.bsky.social

Men to Avoid in Art and Life by @nicsigni.bsky.social

I Have Avenged America by @juliagaffield.bsky.social

All recommended (and great gifts if you’re looking).
December 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM