Before Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement, there was the Haitian Revolution! Ulrick

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Grantees
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Tatiana Bacchus

Features Master Artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre, a twoubadou (troubadour) and guardian of history who has been tirelessly depicting Haiti's story on canvas as the first country to lead a successful slave revolt and the first free black nation. Ulrick's paintings also depict the deep historical connections between Haiti and the United States and especially New Orleans.

Grants Awarded to Before Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement, there was the Haitian Revolution! Ulrick

$25,000 - Awarded December 2020

Grantees
Tatiana Bacchus
Project
Before Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement, there was the Haitian Revolution! Ulrick
Description

The 2020 film grant will support "Before Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement, there was the Haitian Revolution! Ulrick." The film features Master Artist Ulrick Jean-Pierre, a twoubadou (troubadour) and guardian of history who has been tirelessly depicting Haiti's story on canvas as the first country to lead a successful slave revolt and the first free black nation. Ulrick's paintings also depict the deep historical connections between Haiti and the United States and especially New Orleans.

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