By: Leon Kwasi Kuntuo-Asare Origins Francois Mackandal is believed to have been born in Senegal, West Africa, around 1730 (although some  sources say that he may have been born in the Atlas Mountains ). He was a Muslim and spoke the Arabic language, which would have been in addition to his native African languages and … Continue reading Black History Spotlight: Francois Mackandal-Haiti’s Enigmatic Revolutionary Prophet