Peniel Joseph : For 200 years , Haitian revolution has inspired black activism in the U.S. Joseph : The Black Panther Party was founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. Haiti 's culture -- its food , music , flag , and proud revolutionary tradition -- resonates alongside of contemporary African-American culture . Haitians are descendants of revolution , with a resilient , resourceful spirit , Joseph says . Haitians ' kinship with African-Americans lies in slavery and heroic resistance , he says .
Peniel Joseph : For 200 years , Haitian revolution has inspired black activism in the U.S. Joseph : The Black Panther Party was founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. Haitians are descendants of revolution , with a resilient , resourceful spirit , Joseph says . Haitians ' kinship with African-Americans lies in slavery and heroic resistance , he says .