Dr. Yveline Alexis

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Dr. Yveline Alexis is Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Comparative American Studies at Oberlin College. Haiti Fights Back: The Life & Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte is the first US scholarly examination of the politician and caco leader (guerrilla fighter) who fought against the US military occupation of Haiti (1915-1934).

A vintage black-and-white newspaper-style cover featuring a textured, aged background. At the center, a hand-drawn illustration of the African continent highlights key historical kingdoms such as Ashanti, Zulu, Timbuktu, and Songhay. Surrounding the map are symbolic elements: an ancient manuscript representing recorded history, a traditional African drum symbolizing cultural continuity, and silhouettes of African ancestors in regal attire. Faint sketches of braided hairstyles, musical instruments, and sacred symbols overlay the background, reinforcing the theme of enduring heritage. The composition conveys historical depth, resistance, and the powerful legacy of African civilizations.

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C for Coastal and Civilizations in Ayiti

Dr. Yveline Alexis - August 11, 2023

What are our origins? Whether it was from civil rights activist Ella Baker who would ask fellow citizens: ‘Where do your people come from?’...

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B for Borders in Ayiti

Dr. Yveline Alexis - July 30, 2023

Borders have always been blurry in Hispaniola. Foreign Spain and France split the island into two entities into what we know as colonial Santo...

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Africa in Ayiti

Dr. Yveline Alexis - July 12, 2023

Often folks describe Ayiti as the most African place in the Caribbean. Why? Our melanin, speech acts like our language Kreyòl and expressions that...