Like the content bro. Down to earth for the regular folks.

The best evidence that dominicans are racist, colorist or classist, as you want to call it is that they deny their "blackness". They will always emphasize that they are mixed (mestizos) , but just to deny the black in them.

Using the same argument, "white" people in the USA are not racist because "African Americans" are not a race. So there is "colorism" in the USA ?

Punta Cana is resorts, and a lot of Haitians. The security guard stopped you because you were walking on a non-pwdestrian area. Not because you were brown skin.

Brother you just summarize the entire Caribbean. Classism and colorism still lingers to a lesser degree in majority of countries that were formerly colonized. Racism NO.

So true about the nanny thing, they always black. My friend use to be a nanny years ago and worked for white Dominicans. They did help her get a visa and move out the country for a better life. But that's rare.

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Im domincan Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, i haven't been there for the last 4 years, yes we have a lot of colorism example im a Brown skin person and if a light skin Dominican call me negro or mi negro i will take it as complement depending on the body language or the tone of your voice or depends on what we are talking, also we have a lot of classism, welthy Dominican think they are above everything cause they know we have a lot of corruption and they know there's a lot of poor people that are willing to anything for money or if a worker notice that you are wealthy they will lick your boots if nessesary to get recognition from you and get some tips, i didn't know about the dark skin aids or baby sitter that's totally new for me but not because you see a black baby sitter with a white or brown baby on her arms doesn't mean that we are keeping colonization or colonized minds, those dark skin baby sitters are getting paid for their job, is not for free! Life in the Dominican Republic is hard, is not like in the usa, where you can apply for MacDonald and you will get hired regardless, here in the Dominican Republic for you be able to apply for a job you will need to be almost a priest, have tons of experience etc etc etc, i know that Dominicans that have money can be a little bit salty, rude but is just because they have money not necessary they are racist or want a black skin aid or baby sitter to pretend to be colonizers, before you talk about Dominican or the Dominican Republic you have to go deep and do your research so you will understand why things here are the way they are, african American can't pretend we had same history or same systems of slavery,

Saying that there is no racism is an understatement. I am Dominican and I can tell you that there is racism, colorism, and classism in the Dominican Republic! It is not the same level of racism there is in Canada, United States and other white supremacist countries. But there is RACISM in the DR! Come on, we were colonized in by white spaniards. If you wanna know if there is racism, look at the buildboards all full of white people. When this country is comprised of mulatos like they say here.

Let me tell you something about Dominican society. The first colony of the Spanish Empire in the 15th century was what is today the Dominican Republic and the first time that Spain brought slaves was in 1503 (the black part of Dominican society does not come from Haiti) when Spain discovered the immensity of the American continent it practically abandoned the island of Hispaniola to its fate, leaving the Creoles, mulattoes and slaves on the island. There was a lot of poverty and the only way to get out of it was through trade between the different peoples of the island. Later there was a great deal of miscegenation among all of them. It is important to emphasize this because in the Spanish colony the one drop rule did not exist and interracial marriage was allowed. Dominicans have literally been marrying different ethnicities and races for more than 400 years, in the 20th century this was prohibited in the USA, in 1606 the devastations of Osorio happened and there was a demonstration against this measure and it was practically the first recorded protest by the creoles of the island who had already been mixing what was created for more than a century was the sentiment of protecting the land where you were born, in 1621 it was the first time that the Spanish crown used the term Dominican, practically referring to the Creole people of the island of Hispaniola, which was made up of the descendants of the Spaniards who stayed on the island, the few Tainos who survived and the blacks. The problem with African Americans is that they want to extrapolate the reality experienced in the English colonies, such as the One Drop Rule and the prohibition of marriage between races, to the entire world. They think that this was the reality everywhere. There was certainly slavery in Spain, but it was very different from the English and French colonies. In short, Dominican society is united by the culture and the land that saw it born, and that is what has created its identity as a society.

There nothing wrong with being racist , colorist, or classism . Each nation has it rules and regulations.

I am a black Dominican we are not racist, we just dont want more Haintians we have over 4 milions of then. And we are wery diferent, we are not the same

Your videos are amazing. I really like it. I am a new subscriber to your channel. Can I talk with you WDRC Santo Domingo?

Amazing

This was a very good and informative interview of the area. Thank you for your videos Ronny!

How much is that 1 bedroom apartments and did it come furnished? I'm planning on living there at least 1 year but I only see them advertising sort term places.

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Good video sir hope to visit one day

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Yesssirrrr. Downtown is dope! Nice "insider" ride-along fellas, learned about some new spots.. THANKS! Love Piantini...Naco. JW Marriott also inside Blue Mall (not mentioned) has crazy Fire view from high up & nice vibe 💯 Also like the west side, Bella Vista

Good info on other places in and around Santo Domingo. I love the city .

Looking good, brother Ron

Good job Ronny and Dre. Be there in a couple weeks.

Good info, Thanks.

Damn your So beautiful

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On deck waiting. Two of our best Santo Domingo brothers.

I am a white man living in a totally Dominican area of Santo Domingo, I live with my lovely Dominican lady and am the only white person around. Let me tell you, I have never had any problems but this video is spot on regarding colourism etc.

From my experience Dominicana are Nationalists first. Classists second, And Racists last.

11:23 Great info and content Ronnie G!…. I always appreciate you sharing your experiences and reflections..when security pulled up on you with suspicion, it sounded like your were stateside! But seriously, thanks for being a pioneer and uplifting all people!🇩🇴✌🏾❤️🙏🏾

We need to talk bro...That's the wrong angle you are aiming at...If you impose European and American social science concepts on Dominican reality you will never be able to articulate anything of value...Be a little more honest also...

Excellent presentation Ronnie, I agree with your synopsis. I just discussed this matter with some AA in the V.A. Hospital. The brother argued Dominicans don't think they're Black. I responded they don't because they see themselves as Dominican. On the other hand America is a color-cooded country. White American or Black American. Black Americans believe everyone with the same color skin is Black. All Skin ain't Kin. Classism is real I'm glad I'm in the haves class

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Speaking facts

Man I LOVE This. We need to do a LIVE together. You are 100% Spot on

African Americans shouldn't have any problems with this. We're from the United States this is normal. Video on point!

Colorism is a form of racism. If you are making some mindless distinction between darker skinned or lighter skinned people then there is no justification for it unless you are trying to describe someone out of a necessity. Darker skinned people are discriminated against all over the globe even within their own culture. This is due to White supremacy , slavery and white colonization of the darker races.

Good info, Thanks

I, too, agree that there should be more content on this subject matter. I also agree with what Mr. Walker said, "He was right on the money. I now like in Naco and see classium and colorism.

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Great video. MR Walker said it very well. I feel no racism when there but i hear about it.

Good content! Thanks. Very interesting discussion ...could go on and on with subsequent episodes on this topic

In my 20 years of coming here, 3 of which have been living here now, there isn't enough room to comment on all my experiences. To make a long story short. As a Black man, I have never felt more comfortable. As for racism, Dominicans wouldn't call it that. What I have seen, is a type color class hierarchy. For example, in the business world, you will rarely see a dark skinned person in an higher-end executive position. I know this can be up for debate. It has just been my personal experience, and I have traveled to every well populated part of this country.

Well we all my respect man you got it looking more in what tipe of man are you dating that can happened anywhere not necessarily just in the DR if you frequently go to places where that tipe of people go what your thinking is going to happened I don't think it fair to generalized that also happens in the states

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