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Understanding Blackness in the Dominican Republic & Are Dominicans Black?

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Did you know? The Dominican Republic was the first country in the Americas to be invaded and colonized by Europeans. And the first to receive enslaved Africans. These are just two of many other “first” atrocities since Christopher Columbus set foot on the Western Hemisphere in 1492. As such, we have endured one of the…

34 Beautiful Long Island Hiking Trails to Explore From East to West

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Long Island is a land of opposites. For every acre of verdant, open land, there’s another pocket that’s been developed into a strip mall or residential housing complex. So most people coming for Long Island hiking only think to visit the most popular, open parks. These are indeed excellent locations to hike, but there are…

All About Dominican Film + 23 Best Dominican Movies to Watch

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When it comes to art, the Dominican Republic has gifted us several mediums of enjoyment. They’ve given the world genres of music like merengue and bachata, a groundbreaking fashion designer like Oscar de La Renta, and epic musical entertainers like Cardi B and Romeo Santos. But did you know that we are all sleeping on…

43 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the United States

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Waterfalls in the United States are some of the most breathtaking in the world. Their scenery inspires photographs, dips in the water, and intense hikes just to catch a glimpse. Located close to many major tourism areas, include some of the best waterfalls in the US during your next vacation. I. Tips for Visiting Waterfalls…

28 Best San Antonio Museums to Visit + Cultural Centers

The museums in San Antonio are world-class and diverse. From classic paintings and meaningful modern art to exciting children’s museums to UNESCO historical sites, you can learn so much from the museums of San Antonio. So on your next trip, consider adding a couple of these superb museums to your bucket list of things to…

Your Guide to Door County in the Winter: 32+ Top Door County Winter Activities

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What makes Door County so special? This “thumb” of Wisconsin, surrounded by water, farmland, and forests, is unique in its own way. As one local put it- Door County is moving art. In the spring, the flowers grow and bloom, and new life appears in the little sleepy winter towns. In the summer, every sunset…