On This Day: Enslaved Africans in Saint-Domingue, led by Dutty Boukman, held a Vodou ceremony... (1791)

On August 21, 1791: Enslaved Africans in Saint-Domingue, led by Dutty Boukman, held a Vodou ceremony that became a pivotal act of resistance. This gathering sparked a mass uprising against slavery, marking the beginning of the Haitian Revolution.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about persevering through trials and tribulations. Consider using it when preaching about perseverance, leadership, human-rights.