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The Only Black Passenger on the Titanic | Joseph Laroche

2025-11-29 6 Dailymotion

This video tells the remarkable and often overlooked story of Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche, the only Black passenger known to have traveled on the RMS Titanic. Born in Haiti and educated in France, Joseph Laroche boarded the Titanic in April 1912 with his wife and two daughters, hoping for a better future for his family. <br /><br />In this video, you’ll discover: <br />✔ His early life in Haiti and education in France <br />✔ Why he and his family were traveling on the Titanic <br />✔ Their experiences on the ship before the tragedy <br />✔ How the disaster unfolded for the Laroche family <br />✔ Joseph’s courage and the heartbreaking end to his story <br />✔ Why his legacy is so important today <br /><br />Joseph Laroche’s story is a powerful reminder of hope, family, and the human lives behind the Titanic tragedy. <br />This video highlights his life with respect, historical accuracy, and an emotional look at the journey that history nearly forgot. <br />Joseph Laroche <br /><br />Titanic history <br /><br />Black passenger Titanic <br /><br />RMS Titanic <br /><br />Titanic documentary <br /><br />Titanic stories <br /><br />True Titanic facts <br /><br />Joseph Philippe Laroche <br /><br />Titanic biography <br /><br />Historical documentary <br /><br />Early 20th century <br /><br />Shipwreck history <br /><br />Maritime history <br /><br />Tragic stories <br /><br />Black history <br /><br />Titanic survivors <br /><br />Titanic passengers <br /><br />History video <br /><br />Unsung heroes <br /><br />Real Titanic story

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