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Dutty Boukman was a phenomenal leader in the Haitian Revolution. His resilient and rebellious attitude lead a large group of slaves to rebellion. Thus began the Haitian Revolution at Bois Caïman in August of 1791. Although he was enlaved, Boukman was educated. He taught other slaves how to read. He believed that each slave was a worthy man, and every worthy man, deserved an education and most importantly freedom. Dutty Boukman, as well as many other slaves refused to believe that slavery and bo***ge would lead to a prominent future.

During the ceremony at Bois Caïman, Dutty Boukman was said to have made this prayer to God;

"Bon Dje ki fè la tè. Ki fè soley ki klere nou enro. Bon Dje ki soulve lanmè. Ki fè gronde loray. Bon Dje nou ki gen zorey pou tande. Ou ki kache nan niaj. Kap gade nou kote ou ye la. Ou we tout sa blan fè nou sibi. Dje blan yo mande krim. Bon Dje ki nan nou an vle byen fè. Bon Dje nou an ki si bon, ki si jis, li ordone vanjans. Se li kap kondui branou pou nou ranpote la viktwa. Se li kap ba nou asistans. Nou tout fet pou nou jete potre dje Blan yo ki swaf dlo lan zye. Koute vwa la libète kap chante lan kè nou."

Although, he knew the consequences, Dutty Boukman was an inspiring activist who fought for justice and for freedom. He was beheaded early on during the Haitian Revolution. Dutty Boukman is remembered today as a warrior who pioneered the Haitian Revolution. He left a legacy; No man is too small to fight for justice and freedom.
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