#Trinidadian journalist, historian, & #Marxist/#Trotskyist theorist #CLRJames was born #ThisDayInHistory in 1901. In seminal 1938 work #TheBlackJacobins he said of future history, "it is the moderation and long patience of the masses at which men will wonder, not their ferocity."

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As we honor Haitian Independence Day, let’s celebrate its revolutionary past and commit to a future where international systems prioritize equity and justice. The story of Haiti is far from over. Brighter days lie ahead. #HaitianIndependenceDay #TheBlackJacobins