Using Haitian literary history and its impact on U.S. history, culture and ideology - from the American Revolution to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase to the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements - participants will come away with a sense of the sacred arts and culture of the Haitian people, including an authentic exposure to the symbolic language of Vodun cosmology, vèvès, flags and rituals. Uniquely designed creative writing exercises, will introduce participants to Haiti's rich Afro-Caribbean literature; its connection to the Vodun roots of New Orleans Jazz; modern U.S. dance, Katherine Dunham Technique and the development of American 'rock 'n Roll music. Great as a teacher-in-service or for advance High School or college current events and political science classes. This workshop integrating Haitian folktales, myths, creative writing and drama is an exercise in generating cohesion, connection, community, minimizing intolerance, increasing teachers cultural competency and presenting an accurate picture of contemporary Haiti and the contributions of Haitians and Haitians of the Diaspora.