“Haiti as a Beacon of Black Freedom: Thomas Paul, African American Emigration, and Christian Missionary Endeavors in the Nineteenth Century”

On November 2, 2026, I had the pleasure of joining Kids Talk Church History, a podcast of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, as a guest to discuss Haiti’s historical significance as a beacon of Black freedom and a land of Black sovereignty for African Americans in the nineteenth century.

During the conversation, I explored the African American Emigration Movement, the appeal of Haiti as a destination for Black Americans seeking freedom, dignity, and self-determination, and the role of African American Christian missionary engagement in Haiti during the nineteenth century.

Toward the end of the interview, I also reflected on the complex relationship between religion and politics and the continued growth and development of Protestant Christianity in Haiti during the twentieth century.

It was a wonderful opportunity to revisit an important chapter in the history of Haiti, African American religious thought, Black internationalism, and the enduring connections between Haiti and the African American experience.

Here’s the link below to listen to the podcast:

https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/

It was a fun conversation!
Let me know what you think!!!