North America-Martinique
Lycée Victor-Schœlcher (1902- )
The Lycée Victor-Schœlcher is a secondary school located in Fort-du-France, Martinique. Initially built in 1902, the Lycée Victor-Schœlcher has served...
John Compton (1925–2007)
Sir John George Melvin Compton was a Saint Lucian politician who became the nation’s first Prime Minister after independence in...
Karine Jean-Pierre (1977- )
Karine Jean-Pierre is an American political campaign organizer, political commentator, author, university lecturer, and activist. She is the first “Black,...
Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy (1648- )
Gustavia is the capital and main seaport of the island of Saint Barthélemy, also known as “St. Bart’s.” The Caribbean...
Paulette Nardal (1896-1985)
Paulette Nardal was one of the founders of the Negritude intellectual movement. Nardal was born on October 12, 1896 in...
Euzhan Palcy (1958- )
In 1983, 25-year-old Euzhan Palcy became the first black woman to direct a film produced by a major Hollywood studio. Palcy was born...
Gratien Candace (1873-1953)
French teacher and politician Gratien Candace was born on December 18, 1873 in Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory. His father Edouard was born in Guadeloupe as well,...
Louis Delgres (1766-1802)
Louis Delgres, born in Martinique on August 2, 1766, was one of the most important figures in the fight against slavery in...
Jean Marcel Nicholas (a.k.a. Johnny Nicholas, 1918-1945)
Hans Pape and Jean Marcel Nicholas in Paris, Date Unknown Image Ownership: Public domain Expatriate, impersonator, and concentration camp survivor...
