Category Archives: History

When is the Real Dominican Independence Day? 5 Major Events to Consider

For Dominicans around the world, Dominican Independence Day is traditionally a time of celebration and...

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Understanding Blackness in the Dominican Republic & Are Dominicans Black?

Did you know? The Dominican Republic was the first country in the Americas to be...

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Dominican Republic Culture & Traditions: Everything You Need to Know + A Quick History

The Dominican Republic is so much more than a resort destination. It is a beacon...

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Dominican Slang: 40 Words & Phrases You Should Know

Picture this: You’re by the Malecon or in la Zona Colonial, perhaps even somewhere in...

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A Guide to Dominican Cigars: History, Taste & Tradition

I grew up watching my grandfather chew tobacco and smoke Dominican cigars. I have fond...

Healing Dominicanidad: Intergenerational Trauma + DR Locals to Follow for BLM / Decolonizing Efforts

An overwhelming feeling of IMPOTENCIA engulfed me as I watched neo-nazi groups stop not one...

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7 Surprising Facts About Everyday Life in Cuba from Baracoa to Havana

I returned from my first trip to Cuba sporting a glowing tan, whistling to the...

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Quick Summary of What’s Happening in Myanmar: Who Are The Rohingya? & More

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a country of 55 million people, uniquely situated between...

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