Struggles & Liberation

• Haiti: Haiti became the first independent Black republic in the world after a successful slave revolution in 1804, overthrowing French colonial rule.
• Mexico: Mexico’s War of Independence (1810–1821) ended nearly 300 years of Spanish rule and reshaped political identity across Latin America.

Sport & Play

• Canada : Lacrosse, Canada’s national summer sport, was created and played by Indigenous peoples from as early as the 12th century. It held deep cultural and spiritual significance.
• Cuba: Cuba’s culture is deeply shaped by Afro-Cuban traditions, especially in music and dance styles like salsa and rumba that emphasize community and storytelling.

Culture & Community

• Guatemala: The first ever chocolate bar was invented in Guatemala during the Mayan times where cacoa was revered and considered ‘the food of the gods’.
• US: The U.S. has one of the largest Jewish communities in the world, who have had a major impact on American culture, civil rights, science, and the arts.

• Music of North America Playlist