Hey my friend I understand your frustrations. I'm not surprised the US pulled this crap. Though I was born and raised here I am acutely aware the powers that be don't care about black or Hispanic people. No need to hide there are more of us out here that agree with you than disagree. Enjoy your holiday.
As Dominicans we are used to this. We dont take $h!t from nobody, no matter color, creed, nothing. People dont care about facts and complex issues and simply love to stick with their mindless sayings. Dont pay them any mind.
As a Haitian American, the only way we can fix this issue is to fix Haiti. The people that are fleeing the country are desperately trying to find a better living conditions by any means . However, it’s not the responsibility of the foreign countries to adopt them. No one is going to respect you as much as your own people. It really breaks my heart to see my people suffering in the country and worldwide
Everybody wants a better life, and Haitians and africans are typically asking for a better way when they don't fight for a better way for themselves. Is what I am seeing from Haitians a sense of entitlement. Who just had an earthquake and we need refuge, money and food." It's just not with Haitians, It's with all africans, wherever they are, whatever type of situations they expect the world to stop whatever they are doing and help them. They literally want us to see them as two year olds. DR need to stop helping them until Haitians and africans start rebuilding their own countries. May none of us help them when they start helping themselves. Now the Haitians cry about gangs being there, and what I say about that is when these strong back haitian and african men start cleaning their own country and ask others like dr to help clean gangs out, and not just Dr, but other countries who have gun power, please don't send aid until all gangs are defeated. Build a few prisons before reconstruction of haiti and africa, and deposit back these black males who allow their women and children, see them as weakling and not men. No way they are considered men. Men fight for what they want. Haitians and africans show the world they are failures. Please stop sending them aid or march in the streets for them until men and women fight for their own country.
I appreciate your perspective from the Dominican side of this issue. It is too much for one small country to take on the majority of support for the Haitian migrants. The United States has had no problem with swift deportation of Haitian migrants no matter how dire their circumstances were.
Atleast America isn't Killing the Hatians the Dominican Republic is Dummy. Shit we have too many Foreigners here yall need to make their own Country right stop fucking blaming Us. Keep blaming America and they are going to start taking back Citizenships just like the Dominican Republic and I'm going to laugh.
When Bahamians deported illegal Haigians, they got slight pushback but the world was relatively quiet. In Turks and Caicos, some of the people filmed themselves detaining Haitians in their vehicles and hand them over to the authorities, nobody said anything. Even in countries who supposedly have warmer ties with Haiti like Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Cuba take issue with illegal Haitian immgrants. Nobody called those countries racist, but if Dominican Republic so much as deport one illegal migrant, it turns into an international backlash. The double standards and hypocrisy is real🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
As a Bahamian I understand where you are coming from. It's just sad the Country of Haiti is in serious turmoil right now, however neighboring countries can not take on excessive immigrant influx right etc ( The Bahamas, DR & Turks & Caicos). We are trying to bounce back OUR ECONOMY after two years of the Pandemic.
I agree with you 100%. Bahamians, the US, Canada, and other countries don’t stop deporting them and nobody even blink. I guess the Haitians are the Dominican Republic s responsibility, 3 million Haitians live there bud t they are racist. Irrational.
The DR us overwhelmed! This is a tactic to separate us. DR is not a racist place it’s economically challenged as well. Where the super powers that can change this?! Love to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 ✊🏿
this is why people (black Americans in particular) should keep their passports on them when visiting certain countries. This isn't just an issue in the DR...given the influx of African migrants flooding into certain European countries i.e Greece,Spain, France, and Italy it's easy for a black vacationer to be confused with an African migrant.
I could understand that being more of an issue in Europe, but DR has a huge melanated population so to pretend that ppl will be detained simply based on their color is silly. Also, most ppl can differentiate Haitians apart.
@@VivaBellabyXtina why do u think ppl can différenciate Haitians apart !? Do u know something that we don’t see ! Cause I know there’s even white Haitians, mulatto Haitians even tho it’s a minority, but there’s a lot them in the DR !? But u said y’all can tell who’s haitian or not !?
@@mathieuthierry270 not sure why people seem to take offense to this statement, as if different countries don't have their own "looks" to them. *Generally* speaking Haitians have a different look to them, different facial features, compared to most Dominicans. The same way most AAs don't look Haitian or Dominican, the same way continental Africans have their own looks. Not all black people look the same 🥴
@vavakidtv7428 Trash?? Projecting much?? Who here said anything remotely close to that. But yes- most Haitians stand out. They look different. Again, why is this something to take offense to??
I can feel your pain especially being someone that truly loves their country like myself. It’s a daily struggle to be proud with so much negativity towards Haitians. But all can say is the vast majority of Dominicans are good people, a lot of times the bad apples always seem to make the most noise. I’m literally drained when it comes to supporting Haiti. Dominicans will be fine Dominican Rep will continue to do well. Keep your head up my beautiful Dominican friend. Peace and blessings!! 🇭🇹 ☮️🇩🇴
It's hard out for here for both of us 😓 I know you feel it too! It is draining to say the least. And thank you for still managing to acknowledge most of us are not bad ppl, despite some of your recent interactions 😩 Peace to you as well, mi amigo Haitiano!
Go to the Bateys and Haitian communities in Dr bro they’re living in peace and amongst Dominicans , this is insanity I just came from Dr and most Haitians love Dr and say they feel safer, more secured and grateful for job opportunities! That’s what they say I wonder why hat never goes viral!!!
To be honest, I’m African American and I have lots of Dominican friends. I get so tired of hearing this “Dominicans are racist” narrative or “Dominicans are self hating black people”. There is so much that people don’t understand about the history of these two countries that has created a lot of conflict which had nothing to do with race. What many people don’t know is that the Dominican side of the island was once under Haitian Occupation and this is part of what created a lot of this beef between both. But it never really had to do with race as much as it had to do with Dominicans defending their cultural and political identity. Now it is true that under Trujillo , the color divide was used to target Haitians being that it’s the most obvious difference but at its core it’s never been about race. It’s always been about the Dominican Republic looking out for the best interest of its citizens and it’s culture. It is true that racism exists in DR to some extent against darker skinned people but in reality where can you go in the world where there is no racism. Even in the black islands like Jamaica and Haiti there is a color cast where lighter and non blacks people are treated better. But there are so many black people in DR that it wouldn’t make sense for most Dominicans to be racist.
my brother you are right,but domincans also not all but some of them they are not educated,am black man living spain but spanis people dont even want to mix with domincas here they consider them as black and slaves.the mind set domincans have in dr is not bad because slave masters did not teach them how to read and write what they teach them that is discrimination.black people from south america or central america they all different from dominicans
Forgot that so many AfroAmerican are moving by the thousands to the DR. And we are racist ? Really ??? Someone need to tell Haitians that they are their own problems… Stop blaming the DR for Haitians problems.
Yes you are I work with Dominican they hate black Americans. You guys hv kinky hair so you are of African decent Dominican are African Spanish people hv nice straight hair not kinky hair get it right you black
Great video! and to your point about DR being a 3rd world country taking on the burden of another nation, not to mention all the Venezuelan immigrants as well that come to the DR. The DR alone is simply not equipped for all of that.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA call the DR out on being racist. the convo was not about immigration policy. HENCE THE "dark skin" description. ===== Immigration call out look like this. WARNING people with "french accent" should avoid the DR. THE REAL SHAME DR people are avoiding: which Caribbean island or any POC nation the USA can pin this on... even if its a lie? The internet dont believe China is racist ( when this tactic was used) China history is not as awful as the DR . Dominicans dont want to stand in their history. History means yesterday they were racist as well
Dominican Republic is only true friend, Haiti have, we always help them and never and ask for everything in return. But we need to protect our country from Haiti government corruption, no body blaming Haiti government.
I literally had to watch this video twice cause I agree with every single thing you said… especially the part of the Haitian government not doing shit for their people! It’s like they expect the DR to take on the problems & issues of a whole other nation TF! I mean they might as well handover the entire island to the Dominican Republic cause the Haitian government is trash! 🤦🏾♀️
I agree with everything you said and I can feel how frustrated you are with how people like to paint the Dominican Republic and say we are racist and that we have self hating issues it’s getting annoying and Old at this point. The relationship between Dominicans and Haitians isn’t as black and white as people think it is Dominicans have helped Haitians and Haitians have helped Dominicans and the fact that people just want to pinpoint everything at Dominicans for what goes on in Haiti is just unbelievable people need to understand like what you said not everything has to do with race not every problem had to do with race.
@Vivabella- I like everything you said except for two points. 1. Trujillo gave us back land that was already ours. He repatriated Haitian land back to us because we were going to raise an army and attack DR. Don't forget that DR never fired one bullet to free the island. It was the Haitians who fought, lost trillions of dollars in treasury; paid a huge Independence debt to France and the Dominicans came later and took 2/3 of the best of the part of the island. 2. There is very strong colorism in DR.. Dominicans automatically assume if your dark skinned then you are of Haitian descent and could not be an indigenous Dominican. They think they're not from West Africa and are from Spain. The Dominican mind is in love with whiteness and they think they're suffering from the Stockholm syndrome. Everything else you said is correct
I still have mad love for you! 💜 It's good to hear your point of view. My favorite taxi Driver just, said this but he also added, that the Dominican Govt and some of their citizens keep shooting themselves in the foot. Meaning that they keep this situation going with their hate rhetoric and anti black. As for the USA, I saw this coming when they sent back the Haitians, yet we are taking people from the Ukraine and other parts of Europe and their ⬜ our hypocrisy is the worst.
I agree with you 100% When Dominicans get detained and bought into the little room as Dominicans say in most US airports and PR is that racism? Are we being profile? I have experienced being detained and questioned them knowing that I am a US Citizen and a US veteran was I profiled because I was born in DR. You don't see the Dominican Government publicizing an Alert and this happens to a lot of Dominicans.
Haiti and Dominican Republic are bordering countries with a very complicated history. We need to educate ourselves more to understand what is going on with the bordering fights between these two countries.
It's the same thing we been saying about Mexicans , No one wants to blame Mexico. And people expect the U.S to take on latinos even though U.S is drowning in debt . And can't take care of its own citizens. People don't see it like that when it comes to latinos coming into the U.S. Some even have commented that they rather the U.S help latinos or be one country. Then see U.S take on Haitians... These are the type of statements people are mad at ... Not the fact that each country should do for its own people. Even here in Europe is drowning taking in immigrants. I believe EVERY country need to do for itself.. Europeans need to stay out of black countries because all they've done is destroy and caused people to flee. The U.S need to get out of Haiti and let Haiti do for its people. The west keep meddling in black countries prevent them to do for self. That's the problem with every black country.. The only difference in D.R is that people have allowed W Europeans to take over , If they had refused them things would been like Haiti and parts of Africa. If you denied these people they will destroy your country. Now we have to deal with KARMA here in Europe. W Europeans seems to think they're exempt from KARMA.
You see she didn’t like this comment right? Because she’s full of shit! She knows what the hell is going on and Dominicans are racist. It’s okay when they come to US and use our resources but now it’s a problem for their “lil” 3rd world country. She can have several seats.
There's a no-fly zone to Haiti too but I guess nobody going to talk about that because of the kidnapping and the killing and women getting raped over there🇭🇹 but I guess it's not important. We love your channel you are the only one that got the 🏀🏀 to say something back.
The issue of mistreatment and discrimination faced by Haitian in Dominican Republic is not about labeling the entire population of Dominican but it is about acknowledging systemic issues that exist in Dominican Republic and encouraging awareness of unjust treatment, prejudice and the challenging living conditions the Haitians are experiencing in Dominica.
Also people abroad can be clickbited from media easly, specially when they don't have idea about what has been going on. All foreigners that live here have to pay x amount of money even white people(many "expats" knew recently about this tax and left that accumulate but like they come from rich countri d they don't mind to pay it) also Haitians who come here pay it...the thing is that when you don't pay you have to go back to your country. When I worked in retail I had many Haitians customers and they knew when they will be deported, they left their stuff in the store so when they come back (after paying the task to the ...I think is the military when it's supposed to be to migration but that is the topical corruption going on ..also some military officials are the ones that enter Haitians to the country). A week later the customer comes back for their stuff. The police and military treat Haitians just like they treat us Dominicans...like shit, there have been trend's demanding police to "not kill us" after various disappearings, killings and mistreatment by the police, but this only happens when people of middle to hight class are affected. Or when it is to extreme like the killing of the pastors in their cars. The police was supposed to be reformed but they have been reforming the police since ever and still we are in the same situation. What is expected people abroad will only know about the police behavior when it's part of a trend and when it's part of a narrative. I've never seen a middle class Haitian being dragged by the police here, and I have various neighbors that are Haitians. The poor are the ones that I've seen being send back to Haiti what reinforces the idea that the authorities in the border have their own "tax" that only applies to people who have certain disadvantages, mean while the ones who are more financially stable don't have any issues, other than being profiled, something that it's like their main way of acting, like many need to be better trained to the modern world ( if you are in a nice looking car they think you are rich$$$ and powerful with contacts, if you dress like poor they don't mind you if you look like middle class you look rich enought to milk cash from, but poor enough t to not have powerful contacts that can fuck them off...that's why many get fucking nervous when police stop you, specially males😬)
Haiti is complicated.. let's be real only Haitians can help Haiti be better.. it seems every 5 - ten years something bad happens in Haiti earth quake flood mostly civil related and still I don't think its fair to simply blame US. All the time it's either Haiti wants help or doesn't, they hate US(America) or need us.
You can say the same-thing about Puerto Rico now, every couple years they get hit with devastating Hurricanes, corrupt government, and look at the U.S. for help. The ironic thing is Puerto Rico has over 100,000 Dominican immigrants and 30,000 illegal Dominicans, and they face Xenophobia from Puerto Ricans.
Rightfully, DR has too economic problems to deal with that much refugees from a 3rd world country like Haiti 🇭🇹. However, the U.S’s warnings should not be neglected. It should be scrutinized but NOT neglected. Black people don’t help each other as supposed to; from Haiti, to DR, to America, in Europe, in Africa, in Australia 🇦🇺, Jamaica… the effects of slavery on skin color is still lingering.
No importa los que dicen los Latinos. Como nosotros venimos en diferente colores, eso es lo que ven. Los de Haití se ven más como los que están en Bahama. So no le pueden decir que son racista. PERO la diferencia de la República Dominicana o Latinos son que la mayoría de la gente no se ven como ellos. So pueden gritar "RACISTA". Si bastante de los hombres le dicen racista a mujeres que no le dan chance, aunque ellos son racista porque ni quieren estar con mujeres el mismo color de ellos mismos.
Well every where has a racism thing going on ! Mind you most of the time racism comes from a lack of education ! Thats why schools need to be much more promoted in society which is not being done… the ones thats racist might be those who haven’t been to any school and ive met Dominican who get good education know history and all !!
This is ignorant for top officials to release this statement. More and more black people have been moving to DR, so I actually believe this is a PR move to prevent this from happening. America doesn't want DR to thrive
it's a lot of reason . it's because of the Lebanese president. because of Russian vying land over her up. then it's Puerto Rican PR because they want be top one tourism that's nothing new . Next is the President Joe Biden on Thursday announced Karine Jean-Pierre as his new pick for White House Press Secretary, the first Black and out LGBTQ+ person to hold the position and the daughter of Haitian immigrants.
As a Haitian(and don't care what other Haitians say), but the fact is the economy of DR and the fact that DR is a small country can't handle uncontrolled immigration especially low skilled illegal immigration to their country. Nowhere in the world is that ever realistic... Yes, anti-Haitianoism is bad(not saying all Dominicans btw), but the on an immigration level the DR is NOT the USA who can handle this amount of illegal immigrants nor does the DR have social programs like the USA... And yes the Haitian govt and oligarchy class that is destroying Haiti needs to take accountability.
Maybe someone can clarify this for me But isn't the descendants of Juan Pablo Duarte who live in Venezuela have Dominican Citizenship in regards to their ancestor?
There are exceptions to everything. However, what the media claims is most definitely not the rule but rather the exception. In general, the DR is very receptive, accepts with wide open arms everyone regardless of color or race and its people friendly, warm, and welcoming. It is one of the most hospitable countries in the western hemisphere. However, the issue is not racial but rather about a massive influx of undocumented nationals from a neighboring nation of impoverish people, illegally crossing the border, entering into Dominican territory who coincidentally and matter-of-factly happen to be black. The real issue here is about the violation of immigration laws, very little or nothing to do with race. This is what needs to be explained and understood by those who hastily run towards judgment and crucifixion. Let us not allow misinformation to confuse the issues and allow false accusations racism towards Haitians to spread, which is exactly what the media is pushing and repeatedly implies. There is a hidden agenda being pushed against the DR, which is why everyone must perform critical thinking, reading and listening skills, analyze the information being disseminated. Nevertheless, thanks for standing up and speaking out the truth and telling it exactly how it is.
0:50 my response to that is the 800,000 plus casualties of the US Civil War , by far the most lethal conflict that this country was apart of, I’d say that counts for the US giving a “flying F” about black people. Also, this a lesser known fact but the US gave critical naval support during the Haitian war for independence against France. That’s just a couple of many occurrences… it would be nice if Americans showed more appreciation for their own country and I’ve traveled to many, the US 🇺🇸is rather nice.
you have a valed point to an extent/ I believe it was more the south was rich off free slave labor an the north did not like that/more than a cause, remember Blacks fought on both sides of that dam war Proudly.Then came jim Crow an them.
You literally just made that up. The US was against Haiti’s Independence war against France. There was no naval support. Matter fact prove it. I dare you.
@@mansamusa9465 if you believe the north went to war w/south to free slaves. tu ta loco. The had to pay it's workers in the north/ the south didn't, you believe Google it will say so. Brother there were slaves in the north/ at the same dang time . Again just read my first statement. 1861 - 1961. scracthing my head. as far as Haití is concerned. Haití still paying today the french/ for an agreement, the french wouldn't come back an take over there Haití/so now you look that up. please
Your 100% correct the issue is people are brainwashed to believe that Ayiti🇭🇹 is the enemy. I really think it’s best for 🇭🇹&🇩🇴 because at one point,🇭🇹 was richer than 🇺🇸. So I think it would only be fair for both of these 3rd world countries to come together and form unity on the first black island that won the war against slavery. Both economies can benefit each other as well as the government. This could even eradicate the immigration issue and allow the future generations to thrive together🇩🇴💕🇭🇹
Just wanted to say Xtina, they have been coming for Bahamians for some time now. You may want to look into that further. Can understand where you're coming from particularly when stuff comes out that you know better about. Immigration is a Hot topic.
I don't really know or how would the US state department would make such a message. Especially the complexity of race. Plus typically American tourist are going to be sought after anyway regardless of color
Us black Americans (descendants of USA chattel slavery) literally run the state department along with various other departments in large percentage, im glade this is happening to deplorable DR
that's why : President Joe Biden on Thursday announced Karine Jean-Pierre as his new pick for White House Press Secretary, the first Black and out LGBTQ+ person to hold the position and the daughter of Haitian immigrants.
@@raquelrichardson6362 blah, typical Democrat liberal move to higher token people to spin agenda at the same time acting like they are the savior.. press secretary is nobody special sorry
@@riccorich exactly look who is over the press . They are sneak in the grass and we know it Jean-Pierre was also a "top candidate" being considered for the press secretary role last year, but the job ultimately went to Psaki. A West Indian immigrant with Haitian roots Jean-Pierre was born in 1977 on the island of Martinique to Haitian parents.
Thank you , Thank you and Thank you so much for uploading this video, we do need more ppl like you to come out and defend our island and personality as a country. over the recent days i have seen how our country has been under attack by people whom dont know anything about our issues and struggles ( not only with the neighbours ) but with every ilegal person who overstays in this island. people whom have never done anything for haiti ( including hatians themselves). but very quick to jump and cast the first stone with the only intention to paint us black and label us as racist and inhuman when haitians themselves are killing eachother in their own soil. for those whom stand behind a computer or device to bash and judge without facts, i invite them to use that same energy and effort to come here ( Dominican Republic) and personally ask the haitians themselves in the street how bad is it for them here and why theyre not looking to go back to the other side if things here are so bad for them ?. there is an agenda and is quite clear that intentions of so many towards this country is not good . but nothing will keep us from thriving as a country, we will ever prosper regardelss of their ill wishes because this is what we practice( Luke 6:35).
@@tygerflex77 You and I could be brothers quiet as its kept. The only difference is my slave ship landed a bit further North than yours among a few other things.
@@sergeantwilliepete2252 you may disagree with me on this - but we may be part of those lost 12 tribes of Israel ( based on that book ) that got lost in the wilderness for des obeying the most high commandments . That is my believe , but you know the purpose of the white man has and will alway be to devise and conquer . And it has been achieved so far . You think of that
What should the US government do to protect its citizens? Their warning wad to Americans not Haitians. Why was it made into a Haitian issue? DR deported American tourists to Haiti.
I have to agree with you to an extent. I would love to see the DR and Haiti unite more and more. Plus there is a lot of black Dominicans I think people just think everyone of them are just light and supermixed looking when lots of Dominicans look just like Black Americans.
Why should DR unite with Haiti? DR don't owe Haiti anything, Haiti and Haitians need to respect their own nation and work to build their own country. Its not the DR's responsibility to do that for them. And if you care so much why don't your visit Haiti to help them.
@@damiendehorn6350 A lot of Dominicans they can deny it but they have Haitian blood flowing through their veins. It's called being a good neighbour also. No one said the DR has to just freely do everything for Haiti. Plus my girlfriend is Dominican and I have given money to Haiti before. Haitians and Dominicans share ancestors. The island can live in peace if the DR and Haiti unite better. Plus I am not Haitian, so I am looking from a unbiased perspective. I'm not siding with Haitians or Dominicans. Wrong was done on both sides and its time to put that to the past. Haitians killed Dominicans and vice versa. Let the Island heal and live in peace now. Haitians never placed the DR in slavery, the Dominicans handed the keys to the Haitians in 1822 and the Haitians became greedy for power on one hand and also wanted to prevent outsiders from coming to the Island wrongfully on another. The beef between Haitians and Dominicans is stupid. Time to let that go!
@@cjbanks547 Haitians never placed the Dominican into slavery? Mate they literally invaded the DR to squeeze every penny out of it to pay the French. Why pay them yourself when you can steal it from your neighbour. You need to read more history, on the slaughter they committed based on race not only on pure white skinned Dominicans but anyone they thought was too white. But it's not just about history, it's about simple economics. What benefits would DR have from uniting with Haiti? None, it would just be suicidal. Let me ask when you're gonna open your home, everything you worked for and saved to all the homeless people near you? As for not coming from a biased perspective, you are. Your coming from a biased, black perspective were all blacks should unite, in which you don't have to pay a price but the DR and it's people do. If you want to help Haiti, then do it all the best to you. But it's not the responsibility of the DR to do so just based on race.
@@cjbanks547it's not like Jose Nunez de Cáceres had a choice though boyer invaded with an army of thousands of men and won a battle against the Dominicans who had less men he captured the border towns easily. Dominicans simply we're not prepared for an invasion. If it was peaceful no Dominicans would've died.
@Xenlacasa45 The Haitians and Boyer had allies that were dominicans, and they allowed them to have control over the Dominican Republic as well. Boyer was a mulatto as well, so I guess that is why the Dominicans trusted him since he was mixed looking. I first thought it was an invasion at first, but when you read back the history, the Dominicans let them in to have control to help them get rid of the Spanish. Also, although Haitians have been killed there are more Haitians then Dominicans on the entire Island. There are even Haitians in the DR in large numbers. So now is the time to just live in peace. I even seen Dominican women that have Haitian husbands and half Haitian children and Dominican men that have Haitian wives too.
Wow! Great to see you on here, but sad this is the issue. I feel like people are being very false about all of this. First, Haitians have been rejected and deported in many countries for decades, it was happening since before you and I were alive in the US and other nations. A lot of people trash talk Haitians and don’t want them around due to stereotypes and a fear that the crime rates in Haiti will effect other nations if you have a large influx of Haitian immigrants. I can’t speak about if that is right or wrong. I know tons of well educated proud Haitian people who condemn corruption and violence and truly believe that is the majority, however most time when people are fleeing harsh conditions a lot of the bad seeds do filter in along with the ones who truly need help and assistance in order to build a better life. People calling this out as a color thing sound absolutely insane. I wouldn’t imagine that I or any of my loved ones would be detained in DR due to being brown/dark. We simply do not look Haitian, would be flying on US passports and I highly doubt they are raiding resorts to look for dark skinned people to detain and deport. The US is trying to fan the flames of colorism and global dissent with this one for reasons im yet to comprehend. I appreciate your perspective on DR giving aid to Haiti in the past because that is something I don’t know about and was curious about. All I can say is, I grew up and still spend most of my time around my Carib/Latino family and friends and there has always been a lot of stereotypical talk about keeping Haitians out from so many different people and nations. I don’t want to sound mean, but it seems there is a larger issue that need to be dealt with and it’s illogical to think that DR can handle the brunt of this.
Hey!! Couldn't have said this better myself. I agree with everything you said! Thank you for always giving your well thought-out, well rounded comments ❤❤
@@VivaBellabyXtina I am always happy to see you on here girly! Your presence is missed. Just putting this out here, I could give more well rounded, thoughtful perspectives if you don’t go into hiding again lol.
@@VivaBellabyXtina you know you had some of the most informative vids and even if your not discussing Latino culture, you have great insights. Also keep standing up for Dominicans! I learned a lot about DR from you and I hate to admit this but a lot of us even though we are Latino, we don’t know enough about DR. Dominican culture doesn’t always seem accessible, if that makes sense. I am hoping to see more notifications in 2023 for your channel!
You're missing the point; racism and colorism is part of the Dominican culture; racial denial and self hatred causes many Dominicans to behave racist towards other black people including Americans. I have received so many insults from Dominicans in this life time to the point I could turn racist toward Dominicans.
You and I have the exact same mind!!! lol… I’ve done so many tiktok videos saying the exact same thing!!! I don’t see what’s so hard for people to understand!!! I would love to do a live with you someday if you’re interested…. Either way, keep speakable the truth and making great videos!!!
what i would like to know is what Fucking benefit have i gained by knowing that i am black and have some afircan dna in me when i have to wake up every morning and earn my bread on my own.
Could you just have this energy when we're talking about Mexicans at our border please and thank you. I have no issue with Dominicans defending her ourselves from Haitians. I support that. But America deserves the same respect
@@VivaBellabyXtina yeah I actually did a panel with the future is golden. In favor of you guys. A few months ago. But it wasn't willing panel basically I jumped in and talked about it and left. But yeah I do not support what happened to Dominican Republic when it comes to Haiti. You guys have a right to protect your country
While I get what you are saying the way the DR treats Haitians is inhumane. I saw a woman giving birth outside of a hospital. When the US treats its migrants poorly they are rightfully called out why do you feel it should be different for the DR?? And lastly if these were white people let's be real they would be treated with more respect just like migrants from white countries that come to the USA are treated better than those who are of color.
I saw that same video, but I am going to assume you haven't seen the videos of maternity wards in DR being almost 100% full with Haitian women? There was a video a year or two ago of Dominican women who also had to give birth outside of a hospital because it was full, again mainly with Haitian women. Ppl take a certain narrative and run with it. We need to take a more balanced approach. There are many Dominicans who also take issue with the "whiter" Venezuelans who have also been pouring in. Its not always about color. With the Haitians unfortunately there are too many of them for a country with already limited resources.
Well,. For one thing, they never said African Americans. The US embassy stated "DARKER SKINNED AMERICANS " racially profiled by the Dominicans suspecting darker skin Americans are Haitians. Light skin Americans don't know, and don't care, it's not light skin Americans experience. Light skin Americans visually blend as Dominicans. The us embassy is absolutely correct. If you are profiled as a Haitian, you will have a different experience,. For example, you driving in the car,. The policia or military stop you, chances are, your being profiled because your dark skin. They are not going to verbalize, that they stopped you because you're black, they will beg you for money once they hear your American English. Or at the airport when passing immigration , they may yell out, "american" but you either did not hear it or you did know why. In america racially profiling is illegal. In the DR racially profiling is legal and is written in their law. in an effort to enforce immigration laws , dark skin Americans are profiled.
Until we all learn to respect each other as humans we will always have these problems. As someone with an African American mother and a Dominican father I understand it from both ends. Unfortunately where you're from and how you look plays a part with someone's initial judgment of you for the most part. I love all my black and brown. All love here!
I'm mad at Dominicans that support the republican party. My thing is its the Haitian Republicans in the USA are the ones that boycott Dominican tourism etc. But will never vacation or support Haiti so with that said Viva Quisqueya 1844
actually i need to correct you on that. It is in fact the entire opposite. Why don't you see conservatives saying anything in regards to it? nor do you see Fox news saying much about it? but you know who were the 1st to publicized these anti-Dominican sentiments, CNN... just google anything about this topic and it's literally all pro-leftist owned and operated liberal mainstream media attacking DR.
@@PLATANITO829 the Haitian far right in 2011 were the ones that stirred up the Anti-Dominican tourist rhetoric in 2011 so they are all of a sudden off the hook just because they are Republicans? Naaah bro they are the same ones talking anti-dominican propaganda so they whole world can hate Dominican Republic while those want to take over Dominican Republic for their warped dream of the Haitian empire.
@@DonArmandoRobles that was During the Obamas presidency and i can't remember a single far right Conservative wanting to blame DR as we are in majority a very conservative Nation. Tucker Carlson of fox news literally criticize the Democrats on Blaming the DR for things the Democrats themselves are known to do. There's a reason you don't see fox news posting anti-Dominican sentiments but CNN, MSNBC and the other leftist ran media are.
@@PLATANITO829 we are not talking about the major Republicans bro I'm talking about the rich Haitian Republicans that occupy Miami,NJ and NYC spreading the Anti-Dominican rhetoric it's them that's funding it
@VivaBella by Xtina I got an idea how about dominicans snap the island in half like a kitkat bar problem solved lol. I herd President Trump is going to help dr build a wall. I did not know Trujillo gave a piece of dr to Haiti.
Tbh I don’t think it’s as deep but dark skinned people should be aware of the issue because it is true. Dominicans do be hating on hatian. More than white American hate on black Americans. The main difference though that yes they hate on dark skinned people but more so dark skinned people with have African features, BUT ITS NOT BECAUSE OF COLOR. It’s because of nationality. Big difference. Also I do blame the Dominican government. Because this probably is 10 times worse than that in America. I mean there are some areas in DR that look like HAITI due to illegal immigration. You won’t really notice it if your visiting but I moved here and yeah I’m getting the fuck out that’s not the reason though. The corruption everyone cheating on every one. The tryna get over on your for a dollar man. Just terrible here. Great to visit will pass on living.
Dominicans be like - "Hay Papi... pero esperate... It's not about race... it't about immigration" Also Dominicans The Parsley "Mejorar La Raza" "Pelo Bueno y Pelo Malo" "Inpossible! I NO BLACK!"
Hatians Be like: Bite the hand that feeds you (by decapitating dominican farmers in DR who gave them employment) Betray and kill their leaders ( as of recently ) and in the past. Kidnaping christian misionaries (whom came to the country to help the poor children)as well as dominican truck drivers Deforestation of 80%of their live vegetation of their side Killing humpback whales ( prohibited internationally ) Moca (DR ) Masacre Sa Rayi- sa posib tou
@@tygerflex77 1) Bite the hand that feeds them - You mean the hand that exploits them and treats them inhumanly until they retaliate. Just like white folks in America exploiting Mexican's immigrant status because they know they have no ability for redress. 2) Betray their leaders - NO you mean take out those that go against the will of the people, as all sellouts should be handled. 3) Christian missionaries - NOTHING good comes out of "WHITE JESUS" but exploitation. I think you need to look into the history of missionaries used as tools to infiltrate and exploit for those who financially back them. 4) Deforestation - was the result of the French who did not overturn the crops and abused the land and people for exploitation and export of sugar cane. You cannot grow sugar cane back to back without leaching the soil of its nutrients. That was the French , not the Haitians - ONTOP of being black balled by all European powers for trade - Left to starve to death. 5) Humpback Whales (this is such a non-issue) to a group of people who can't get foot and resources - so you're more concerned about the whales than the people who eat the whales so that they can eat? (Showing your true colors) Moca Massacre - (UNRELIABLE SOURCES - DOMINICANS) Yes the Haitians took the Island over which is why DR is even able to be a free country as it is now. 1805 - their revolt was 1804. Yes, those who conspired with the Europeans needed to be eliminated. "Haitian historiography portraits these massacres as necessary events to ensure the independence of its country for fear of the reestablishment of slavery throughout the island at that time, due to the intentions of Jean-Louis Ferrand. Haitians praise the attacks made against French troops whose intentions were to restore slavery that was abolished in Haiti years earlier." You should read up on the Sepoy rebellion in India - very similar - MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. The British were getting ALL THE SMOKE because of their treatment of the Indians. The bottom like is that the Dominicans are C-oons who have aligned themselves with the European in mindset. The rest of the black world already know this. "I NO BLACK! PAPI!"
Clown alert. Pick up a book instead of being a clown online...🤡🤡🤡🤡 Also Haitians: De guelle de mocha Targeting anything that was white in the island... 1st constituition stating " Can't be Haitian unless fully black" (Ironic for the ones claiming racism) making Dominicans second class citizens from 1822-1844 enslaving their own people☠☠☠
@@PLATANITO829 Also Haitians: De guelle de mocha Targeting anything that was white in the island... 1st constituition stating " Can't be Haitian unless fully black" (Ironic for the ones claiming racism) making Dominicans second class citizens from 1822-1844 enslaving their own people☠☠☠ --- OF COURSE - why wouldn't they after all the decades of brutal inhuman slavery? You see them F'in up the white folks as "RACIST" rather than the RESPONSE to Racism itself? And as it pertains to the Dominicans (those mixed with Europeans) - Yes, if they sided with the Europeans, they would have to go too. Your comment is interesting because it really does give insight to how Dominicans view themselves. You guys are like the House "slave" who is 50% the Master's blood so you identify with your father. Talk about being a red flag for any black person (especially black man) thinking about getting with white women and how those mixed kids might feel. What's funny is, you do realize that the Spaniards don't view you as ONE OF THEIRS. They view you as " " abomin*ations
@@sergeantwilliepete2252 Your comment speaks: lack of comprehension skills, lack of common sense, Lack of reality check, Lack of basic history, Lack of a formal education and most importantly lack of understanding of the world outside of the U.S... See the funny thing of it all is, Haitians get taught DR belongs to them yet Dominicans as people have been traced in scriptures as far as 1509 in Santo Domingo, before African slaves had even touched the island. The lack of education and history is what makes you look like a bigger fool then you probably are... you are stuck on "white man bad mentality" while Dominicans since the beginning understood Racism leads to nothing but division which is why AA's are one of the most divisive groups out their since yall target each other all of the time. DR never had a problem base on skin color which is why we don't have the same oppressive mindset as AA's. Funny how a country of "color" people like DR thrives faster than most that are stuck in the "White man bad" victimized state of mind, instead of bashing us yall should learn. Keep on the look out, we aren't such a growing Nation because we are racist... but because we are in Majority very Conservative, which funny enough many Successful African countries are as well. There's a reason these conservative African nations view AA's differently and do not embrace yall for the most part, they left that victimize mentality long ago and are now moving up. AA's need to get a reality check!!!
Bahamians are also black and don’t want any Haitians down there, other lain countries are the same way. The only Country in planet earth that has the most Haitian immigrants is the DR.
that a good question if thay be say on the news that dominican are rasist and thay traet us haitians bad so why the hell and haer then pack your thing and get the f out of the dominican republic and got to africa ore the us
HAVE YOU NOTICED THE USA MAKES THIS TYPES OF TRAVEL WARNINGS ⚠️🚨⚠️ EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE....AND FOR DIFFERENT REASONS/INTEREST....I REMEBER THE MADE ONE FOR THE COVID AND THE COVID WAS MADE IN THE BIOLABS THEY HAD IN UKRAINE 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Is easier said than done especially for outsiders like you. Go and tell your government from wherever you're from to go and unify with its neighbor country to see how your people are gonna react.
I don't care what Haitians got to do with black Americans you're saying you have this issue with Haitians. What that got to do with black Americans come into your Island? Honestly the kind of hurts you because I mean like if black Americans can't come to your country and they don't spend on you. Which means less Americans come to your country. I advise that hostility towards the Haitians. Not black Americans who have nothing to do with this.
The advisory was for black Americans coming into DR, but it's all tied into the issue with the Haitians. That's why they were brought up. Personally I see no issues with them going to DR, they actually do quite well there.
@@VivaBellabyXtina what dothe Haitians have to do with this they're not the same race. Haitians when we look at Haitians. They look very different than black Americans. You do know that black Americans are mixed just like Dominicans. Haitians tend to be more black. They're usually on average like 95% black. That's a very rare situation that a black American is 95% black. Most range within the 50-90% range like Dominicans range 15-55% range. So I don't get why the association with black Americans and Haitians
@divestedkonservativekarame4269 the U.S..government was trying to warn black Americans to be careful traveling in DR because they could "get mistaken for Haitian and deported", which is crazy, because as soon as they start speaking English or show their American passport that would be a no-go but also like you said, your average black American doesn't look like your average Haitian so it doesn't even make sense. Most people can tell a Haitian apart from a darker skinned Dominican or American.
Xtina, in one of the comments you said that there are alot of dark skinned people in DR. Can you explain why there are more dark skinned people in DR than Cuba and Puerto Rico? Maybe because of the millions of Haitians, Black Immigrants and the descendants of Afro Americans in DR.
@@VivaBellabyXtina The millions of Haitians, Black Immigrants and the descendants of Afro Americans in DR, play a role on why there are more melanated people in DR than other Hispanic countries. By the way, they are not Dominicans.
@@freddyguzman2945 Estimates of the percentage of people of African descent in the Cuban population vary enormously, ranging from 33.9 per cent to 62 per cent.
@@freddyguzman2945 The African legacy goes beyond the religious realm. The foods Cubans enjoy the most, our typical cuisine, is made of autochthonous African ingredients such as okra, yam, plantain, or malanga root. Cuban music owes its existence to African instruments such as the batá, iyesá, and bembé drums or the güiro. World-known Cuban rhythms such as rhumba, conga, salsa, and son cubano are the ultimate result of the African heritage blending with Spanish and other beats.
@@freddyguzman2945 I as an AA actually been to Cuba, I even went to a Rumba party right in Havana, which happens every with week where African spirituality/culture is celebrated. If you think a large portion of the Cuban population isn’t Black then either 1. You have never been to Cuba 2. You’re uninformed 3. You’re a liar
You have to remember that it was one island call Hispaniola until it was colonize so instead of being mad at Haiti be mad at your colonizers that separated the island
Remember Haiti is a failed state. Dominican Republic is not responsible for Haiti they have to take care of their own country. What about the killing and kidnapping and women getting raped nobody want to talk about that. If your mom Haitian and your dad Haitian to guess what your Haitian you are not Dominican. Stupid
and you have to know that the dominicans are the rael owners of the island of hispanola most of our dnd in taino and spanish with some north african and the island name is in spanish not in haitian creole the haitis came from waest africa like togo or benin when the french bring ther in the 1700s dominicans wer on the island 200 yaers before the haitians and the french came
dominicans are more mad at the haitians because thay are the only county thats we have a bother with spain live us a long time ago in 1522 and 1821 and in 1865 but haiti think that how island belong to the and whant the genocide of all dominicans just like in 1805 with dessalines massacre dominican women and children with no remorse dessalines was a killer of innocent people that had nothing to do with the french or slavery
@ Indio loco You are more than welcome to take in as many illegal Haitians into your country as you want, so please relieve the DR of its apparent racism.
From what I have experienced over there, and after asking my dark skinned father and grandfather if they ever dealt with any type of r@cism growing up, they both said they never did, and personally I don't see black Dominicans living much differently than anybody else. I think DR is much more class/money conscious than it is race/color conscious.
@@VivaBellabyXtina If the government is warning afro Americans from going over there. How does a darker dominican distinguish themselves from a haitian for safety reasons?
@@Mr.BeefwithChixken Most people can tell them apart. There may be some cases in which they could get mixed up but for the most part the darker skinned Haitians have a distinct look compared to the darker skinned Dominicans. You will also know as soon as they start speaking.
Michael Jackson ? beyonce, kim, nicky etc etc....... I love when AA's use Sammy Sosa as an argument when their entire DIASPORA! is literally known for doing this.
@DIOS.PATRIA.LIBERTAD.1844 There is no BA diaspora there is an African diaspora in which Johnny Ventura, Sammy Sosa, and David z Ortiz are a part of and you can’t do anything about that.
what you mean the most impoverish country Haiti the Dominican republic is dirt poor too all the latin countries are you guys are not different both poor countries
