Dominican Republic, Punta Cana | Black People Should Not Come to the DR??

Ebony Ladies in the DR
Talk Show created to show insight into my life as a Black-American Woman living in the Dominican Republic. I also own the one and only Bridal Shop in Punta Cana. Message me in the comments if you need any information.

[@ericac.1478]

My son lives in DR and he is doing very well. He loves it. I feel more relaxed with him being in DR than here in the US. I’ve been traveling there since 1979 and have had NO problems At all. I love DR and would like to live there after retirement ❤️❤️❤️. I love your content. Thank you for sharing about your life in DR

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. My husband feels much safer and happier here.

[@BigDawg1073]

I traveled to DR 3 times last year without any issues. I’ve been traveling to that nation since 2008. I plan to travel there 4 times this year and move there in 2024. Each time I traveled there last year, the US had a travel advisory suggesting US citizens not travel there because of crime and COVID. The US will NEVER promote travel to non-white nations.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I am beginning to see that as a fact. So sad.

[@traceycannon4776]

Well said, and am glad that you addressed this topic. You are safer living in the DR than the USA. We can't wait to move to the DR. 1 year and counting. I have never had an issue period. I guess all the black people living in Tennessee should move, as another black man was killed by the police a few days ago. Keep making your videos, and PREACH on. 👍🏽💕

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I feel much safer here. I sometimes dread when I have to go to the US.

[@traceycannon4776]

@@ebonyladiesinthedr8583 Can't wait to meet you one day soon. Lunch, dinner or happy hour is on me. 👍🏽

[@rafaelpena8139]

Ebony, Obviously those who say haitians are treated bad b y the Dominicans have not seen the video whewre haitians were being chased by emmigration in Texas and being whipped with a whip. dominicans dont do that to haitians. We are the first to help them in times of needs. The problems is that Domoinican Republic is a poor country and can not take care of their own people and an additional 3 million haitians. America, Canad, France who oowned haiti before should help the haitians and not leave the problems to the dominicans. I love you. afric an americans are loved in the DR. who is saying that is blind to racism in america towards black americans.

[@veronicascott1477]

Thank you for this video!!!! Hubby and I have been asked the same thing about moving there. People are ignorant....again thanks for this video 🥰

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. And I agree with you.

[@sylvesterhagins2997]

Bridget, thank you for being this issue to the forefront!!! You’re amazing.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you I appreciate that.

[@M0schin00]

Thank you for being firm on your stance and speaking your reality. I know it gets tiring. But it's much appreciated. Some folks just wont let up with the whole DR smear campaign, no matter how much proof u present them.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I share my truth no matter good or bad.

[@cwalton2973]

I had heard all of those horror stories about the DR. My family visited the outskirts of the Capital summer of 2022 and it was one of the most relaxing vacations I've ever had. Granted we're all lighter shades of brown but I didn't notice any of the discrimination towards anyone darker shades. My only problem was the language barrier. I speak no Spanish and my cell phone service, to use google translate, was not cooperating. I loved every bit of my stay. I'd move if I could speak Spanish.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. My Spanish is not what it should be. But I practice using Duolingo every day. And Dominicans are trying to learn English so you'll be fine.

[@carlitosway01]

Sometimes people don’t want to see facts and only like what fits certain narrative and what they want to believe. Thank you for sharing your experience and reality! I love your content!

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate your feedback.

[@tregua24]

There are more Haitian working in the resorts than Dominicans. Thank you for sharing your point of view.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. People don't realize the Haitians that are here legally are helping more than Dominicans. Because they speak French, Spanish and English.

[@tregua24]

@@ebonyladiesinthedr8583 Most Hatians that return to Haiti voluntarily or involuntarily from the US, Canada or the Bahamas, know some English. Companies will a Hatian national that can speak English, regardless of the immigration status. That affects Diminican nationals.

[@veronicascott1477]

Thank you for this video!!! It was needed, hubby and I get the same questions when we tell people we're moving there...I will refer them to this video 🥰🥰

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. Yes, please share. It makes a difference coming from someone living here full-time.

[@ulisesjorge]

Thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart! We're bless to have you among us... you are way more effective as a spokesperson for our country than the guy who's supposed to be doing that in our own government and who gets paid a fortune for his "efforts". As you said, our country is not perfect and if anyone in the comments knows of the perfect place, please let us know because I'll move there too. The idea that we're targeting black people in immigration raids is laughable; close to 90% of all undocumented migrants in the D.R. are from Haiti. 90% of Haitians are black, thought any action the government takes (good or bad) about undocumented migrants will by simple math affect black people. That is not racism. What's the country supposed to do? Not enforce immigration laws so that people don't call us racists? It does not make sense at all.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. And you’re so right.

[@carlaruth4238]

I was there in December and I LOVE IT!!! I'm coming back

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. Come on back.

[@carlaruth4238]

I enjoy what you say about the DR. I'm looking into moving there part time, it feels like home. Since you help people find a place to live maybe you can help me too. 😊

[@TheRenaissanceAmazon]

I didn’t come here for years because of what I heard about how they treat Haitians. I love Haitian people. But it wasn’t because I have a small mind and I do have a passport. I’ve been traveling all over for years. However, I thought what I saw on the news was accurate. But I am here now and surprised at how lovely it is. I feel no issues. I am from “Lil Dominican Republic” (aka Washington Heights) in NYC and never had an issue. I feel like this is WAY exaggerated. However, how are people supposed to know that it’s not really true when we hear certain stories on the news. Great Video! It’s important.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ingridfrancetravels]

I'm Haitian American and I have visited Dominican Republic five times in the last two years and had no issues. I love the Dominican Republic.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I love it too.

[@rosacaraballo739]

Yr the best youtuber ever keeping it real and talks with facts and knowledge and living experience living in the DR

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you so much. I hate that it was even a topic. But that's the reality of the world.

[@AFocusedLiving]

This is why I love your platform I honestly feel better about visiting the DR.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad I could help. It's an amazing place.

[@good2gomobilenotaryplus941]

💯💯💯 My thoughts, exactly! Thank you, Brigitte, for setting the record straight. Come to DR and see for yourselves instead of believing everything you read.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@eddydelacruz2898]

I am glad to see a smart woman speaking facts. I liked and subscribed. Thank you for visiting my country.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you! 😃

[@dotlee]

Hi I am a new subscriber here! I just found your channel and I just returned home from Punta Cana three days ago. I have to agree with you I am black woman as well. My husband and I mentally prepared ourselves but we didn’t have any problems going thru the DR immigration/ Customs.we stayed three nights at a beautiful resort and the next three nights at a beautiful Airbnb (we met up with family Also from the US) we rented a car, visited the mall, the beach the bank etc no problems what’s so ever. We did encounter a problem returning home to the US the customs agents had a lot of questions and even pulled my husband into a private room just to be released five mins later. ( we are both US citizens. I say all of this because it is important to learn from our own experiences not what “they” say. I can’t wait to return in the fall or summer of 2023. I will be looking for you. Enjoy it

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for subscribing. I'm glad overall your experience was a positive one. I look forward to meeting you.

[@dotlee]

@@ebonyladiesinthedr8583 me too

[@NeighBorhoodAdjuster]

Great job Bridgette. Thanks for addressing this difficult topic.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Angel-tt5qe]

Thank you for sharing this information I was concerned about my trip but I’m excited to visit

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Glad it was helpful! You're going to have a great time.

[@LaShance31]

I love the DR and lived there for two years. I thought the same way as this video until immigration threatened to deport me for being dark-skinned just last week. Some people are shielded from this reality. I was blinded at first because of how much I loved the DR and the culture. The US was right to warn us. I ignored the warning but it's happening more and more that dark-skinned Americans are being harassed. I also had a moto concho driver tell me that I was not safe on the streets of Puerto Plata even if I am American. He has seen what police and immigration are doing to dark skin people. This also just happened last week. It's time to wake up. If you live in Punta Cana this is less likely to happen but in Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata, this is happening. I traveled without issues for two years then these two things happened during my recent trip. The DR is racist against dark skin people. I just left Punta Cana a few weeks ago and no run-in with law enforcement there. We can't say this is not happening because it is.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I can only say for certain that it has not happened to me or my husband.

[@jorgeduran7168]

God is everywhere but sleeps in dominican republic my country. DR has it all. Welcome my african american brothers and sisters.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you.

[@Robrob.Adventures]

Hi beautiful! So glad I found your channel! I'm lookin at buying a place at Macau Hills this year so I can relocate from the US soon. Over it. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and learning about my next home. Keep em coming.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you.

[@ms_cheeseandcrackers]

Bridget, thank you for bringing this issue to your followers. People need to understand that every country has its immigration laws and the Dominican Republic is not an exception. I am glad you are clarifying how a negative article can influence people's perceptions of a place.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. Unfortunately these kinds of articles always do more harm than good.

[@jorgeduran7168]

Thank you for telling the trueabout it. God bless you. You'better than me. I'm in New jersey. I saw you in my town san pedro de macoris.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@solentricxinc.9944]

I here you, they caN keep their behind here in 🇺🇸.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I agree. I don't want or need that energy.

[@PrettylionZion]

Thank you! I’m subscribing. May I ask is the DR lgbt 🏳️‍🌈 friendly? I want to celebrate with my boo thang for my 35th bday in June. She & I love to travel and this is going to be bigger than our trip to Hawaii ! I think I’ll feel more culturally connected (: Pls lmk your opinion/viewpoint!

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for subscribing. I have several gay friends in Punta Cana. They seem happy and thriving. I've been to a few pride events and had a great time. So i'm going to say, YES the DR is LGBTQ friendly.

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

Great video - I’ve never even pondered this as my experience has been that in the DR everybody is pretty chill and bonds are formed on the basis of kindness and kinship - skin colour never even factors in the equation. But then again, I’m from Canada where multiculturalism is the norm, not the exception. I have many Dominican and Haitian friends here, and can sympathize with the issues from many different perspectives. But I personally think that everyone, regardless of race, should feel safe here. Unless you rent a car. 😅 Love your videos Bridgett - check out my latest vlogs!

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I'll watch today.

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

@@ebonyladiesinthedr8583 I’ll be vlogging for the next six weeks - I’m just across the street at the Melia

[@angieduran3205]

Hi I'm so happy about the video I'm planning to move to DR my husband and I just bought a house In punta Cana hope to meet you soon 💓

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Congratulations, Thank you for watching. I look forward to running into you both.

[@shannon281]

Hello there! Thank you for making this video. I'm traveling to Las Terrenas in a few months and I've heard nothing but horrible things (from people who haven't been there). I know you're in Punta Cana, but do you know anything about Las Terrenas? Any info would be helpful. I'm black American as well

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. Las Terrenas is beautiful. I have a friend Kelly, Black American Attorney, who lives there. She loves it. It was not for me. Many Russians that felt they owned the city.

[@shannon281]

@ebonyladiesinthedr8583 Wow that's interesting! I thought you would say there is more colorism and crime there. These assumptions come from again...people who haven't been there. I'd rather not live in fear. Do I believe there is colorism and crime there? Yes because that happens everywhere. But some people make it seem like people are getting slaughtered as soon as they step off the plane

[@shannon281]

@ebonyladiesinthedr8583 another thing I would like to know, what do you think about the stories if Americans going over there and coming back sick or dying? What do you think the reason behind that is and how common is it where you live?

[@toyavin]

Couldn't have said this better myself...ty Bridget

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@dreyes8948]

I love Dominican Republic, the only nation that take care of our brother haitians

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I love it too.

[@barbaragauvin7843]

What?

[@BILLADO]

@@barbaragauvin7843 my thought exaclty, WHAT?!lol

[@darlenejackson7140]

This must be a bot. Estas loco?

[@darlenejackson7140]

I am well traveled. I have distant relatives in the Dominican. I have traveled and lived in the community with my family amongst the local people on and off for years. Everyday going to the store, taking the gaugua, getting the water in the middle of the block. I’ve witnessed the hostility:hatred toward Haitians. This is nothing new. History when Haitian ruled The DR for 20 years, even worse when Trujillo was president and his campaign of “Sangre Puro” which killed many Haitians. But what is most disconcerting to me is the most recent laws of deportation. No, Bridget it is not just about those at the border being deported. It’s so much more. Read the case of Yean&Boisco Girls v. D.R. 9/8/2005. Now it’s Rule 168/15? People need to understand your U.S. passport holds a lot of weight in the world most of the time. BUT! Lose it. There is a problem. Do your research. There are reputable NGO’s which speak to this problem. The article speaks to the possibilities. Yes there are major problems in the U.S., but deferring to George Floyd is distasteful and in my opinion didn’t add any to the conversation. Yes! we know what to expect unfortunately in the U.S., however, the thought of possibly going somewhere with the same mentality can be daunting at best. My advise whether live in the DR or visit talk to the local people not just Dominicans, but Haitians also. Also I have family and friends from the DR in the U.S. and the conversations regarding Haitians are not good and it’s not about being deported directly. It’s about skin color and/ or their ugly and their not human and they do this or that. I had a friend who was being in Santiago by a Dominicano who said all kinds of derogatory things to him because he thought he was Haitian. The police came and start to abuse my friend, until my friend said “Por favor Espera, Por favor” and he pulled out his U.S. Passport, the the police turned on the Dominican.

[@Ferickxson]

I loveeeee youuuuu thanks for sharing the real Dominican Republic 🙏

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Of course!! Thank you for watching.

[@josephguillen187]

Hi I am Dominican and I live in New York and I am afraid more when I see a policeman here .Have you seem this video where one of the Republican senator (Maria Elvira Salsar was asking Anthony Blinking if they have any prove that the Dominican Republic is a dangerous place for black Americans and could not show any prove. What happens is that the USA government wants the Dominican Republic opens the border and let all Haitians go to the DR.There are about more than 2 millions Haitians in the DR.If they are legal I don't see anything wrong with them been there,but if they are iligal and don't follow the rules they should be deported. It would be a shame if the Dominican republic turns into what is happening in Haiti now.Haiti is been ruled by Gans.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I agree 100%.

[@TheRenaissanceAmazon]

Yes I have been drilled by custom agents like that coming back in to the country too.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@rosalindhb]

I agree with. The whole "colorism's" out there is exhausting. I just want a peaceful life. The problem with certain countries is the smuggling and people entering illegally. So they question people from or going to those countries. 🙏🏽❤️

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@ulisesjorge]

But the thing is that the idea that the Dominican authorities would question someone who just got out of a plane from the USA, with a U.S. passport while looking for Haitians is ridiculous in the first place. Anyone who believes that apparently hasn't travelled since before the 9/11 attacks. Just think about it, are Haitians now traveling to the USA and try to sneak into the D.R. from there? I mean, with a huge land border that's basically open in most places? Also, when traveling from the USA to the D.R. you need to fill out this electronic form and print it to show it to the ticket agent in the USA before they even allow you on a plane here. The Dominican authorities already know that you're coming here before you even depart the USA. There are so many holes in this story that you even wonder why the U.S. embassy came up with it in the first place.

[@angelarivas7579]

Hello Bridget, for one single person that may feel that he or she has been a victim of racism in DR, there are thousands of visitors that enjoy DR and keep visiting . DR is for happy people who want to enjoy the weather, the sun, our beautiful beaches , beautiful landscape and our culture, My country is far form perfect ,but people keep coming back , and keep moving there too.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I agree.

[@carm738]

some Black American people will never leave the American plantation no matter what, happens to us including my husband who im working very hard on him to join me in retirement outside any abroud and i will continue to travel outside with or without him

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching! It's a real fear of the unknown. Keep working on him. Even if he doesn't move get him to travel abroad as much as possible for the experience.

[@MsLeDean1]

That article was so ridiculous that I couldn't even finish. The ones who say they are not, coming now, weren't coming anyway. But they'll fly out to Mexico where we know they're shooting on the beaches. Anyway, there is more space for me. 🇩🇴☀️🌴

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Exactly.

[@ricardogarzon9329]

Gracias por mostrar la otra cara de la moneda! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤗

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

De Nada!

[@ariboxingtalk5863]

Great video, Thank you!

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@terryehayden]

Speak the truth. Everything you said is true

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@manny1up]

If people are upset over the DR immigration policy toward Haitians, then don't travel to Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, or Cuba, these countries also share a robust immigration approach against Illegal Haitians.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I know but no one ever mentions that. Only the DR.

[@sbh4722]

Hi. I am thinking about moving to Punta caña and work remotely from two months. Can I use fans instead of A/C? Are taxis and Ubers expensive? Any tips living on the beach? Dealing with insects?

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I've done an episode on all these topics. Yes, if you apartment has a breeze you should be okay. Taxis are expensive. I've never lived "on" the beach. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKxZWebfJ6IZrs

[@K1ngKrunch]

Gracias!!

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

De Nada😀

[@kennethdavis950]

Some people can not leave the slave master

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@jaydrift1138]

Shout out to the editor!

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

He alright! 😁

[@htjourneybysizzle150]

There are black people born and raised in DR that are not Haitian or American.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thanks for watching.

[@maxun1]

Here in the US blacks are racist periot no discussion. Us latinamericans hispanic 86 % do no see color and if we do we going to call it like it is NEGRO, and we do not get offended by the true. My wife is black Dominican and I'm white Argentine and we super love each other as far she is proud to be black, and me white. Respect is key.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@rafaelpena8139]

.Do you how many times africans get stopped and harrassed just because they are blac and driving nice car . I call that racism and racial profiling.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Exactly. Thank you for watching.

[@bruticusf22]

I've been to the DR once. I

[@bruticusf22]

I've been to the DR once. I had a great time. I plan to come back soon. I was treated well. Beautiful place

[@LMLegacyaccount]

Horrible example, Americans live in America because its their home.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thanks for watching. I don't recall the example I used. But I appreciate your comment.

[@lochnkey5216]

You're comparing George Flyod to the isolation of a country? Sorry I clicked on your video. 😢

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

I'm sorry you did too. Because what I was saying obviously went over your head. There was never a comparison.

[@kujiwilkins3330]

We in the U.S are the damn Haitians…. What a terrible argument.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. Not sure I understand your comment.

[@RalphCamilo]

Any black who does not want to come to DR, stay away.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching. I agree.

[@ROOSEAZOR]

all of what do not travel you got a small mind black defending the domincan republic

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Only people with small minds say that. Because an intelligent person knows that everyone has a right to their own opinion. We are human and do not have to agree.

[@TheMidnightBell07]

Hey wow, thanks for the warning, the recommendation not to come and the crack about George Floyd was a nice touch. LOL. I get it though because just about everywhere in the world is colonized. I try to look at stuff from the perspective of how would I want things to go and how can I make things more fair and humane. A lot of stuff that happens people label as racist. I for one am an unsubscriber. It's not racism because pigmentation and physical characteristics doesn't change a human being into an animal no matter how hard people may be influenced to think. The real reason for all of this is fear, simple basic fear of getting lost in the shuffle. The people that colonized America weren't some elevated version of man with superpowers; the whole high society stuff we have here is in actuality a load of bunk. Those so called daughter of the whatever whose relatives came over on the Mayflower were in fact descendants of either impoverished or some form of criminal element from some place in Northern Europe that were given the choice of being shipped out or jailed. That story isn't quite as nice or adventurous as forging a new life in a new place that, by the way, already had people with their own culture, heritage and lifestyle on it. When people says they don't like how the Haitians are treated that's what they mean. I don't care if it's their skin color, their lack of finances or if it's a language barrier. I's feel the same way about people from the Dominican Republic that were to come here. I'd want them to be treated with the same respect as any other person. I wouldn't want a person to come here from England and feel unsafe and hated just because they were a little different than the overall population.

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMidnightBell07]

@@ebonyladiesinthedr8583 Hey, you're welcome thanks for listening.

[@ROOSEAZOR]

do not ever go there

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Thank you for watching.

[@ROOSEAZOR]

do not go there ever do not travel there ever

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Yes, you stay wherever you are.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ROOSEAZOR]

do not defend the dominican republic

[@ebonyladiesinthedr8583]

Enjoy the rest of your week.