These materials are designed to help students bridge the gaps in the news and their textbooks about the country of Haiti and to provide suggestions for further research. The following framework is suggested for studying Haiti today: (1) Haiti's current crisis is best understood in historical perspective; (2) the U.S. government has heavily influenced Haitian society in the 20th century; (3) racism has been an important factor in shaping United States/Haitian relations; (4) popular movements play a crucial role in Haiti; (5) President Aristide should be presented in his social context; and (6) a key concern is the role of the Haitian people in determining their country's policies. The volume contains: (1) "Haiti's History"; (2) "Maps"; (3) "Studying the Media"; (4) "Roots of Poverty"; (5) "Aristide"; (6) "Roots of Democracy"; (7) "Haitian Voices"; (8) "The Konbit"; (9) "Folktales"; (10) "Vodou"; (11) "Songs of Resistance"; (12) "Teaching/Action Ideas"; (13) "Resource Guide"; and (14) "Proverbs." (EH)