The Haitian Revolution was a thirteen-year struggle between colored people and the white colonial authorities. The people of Haiti managed to fight for the emancipation of slaves, as well as for the independence of Haiti. With the success of this revolution, Haiti became the first free and independent nation state in the Americas ruled by people of African descent. It was also one of the most successful slave revolts ever, and inspired many other slaves to fight for their independence.
Here is a video that explains the Haitian revolution better than we do.