Serious question. I've NEVER met a Dominican that acknowledges themselves as black. If you call them that they get extremely offended and always have to clarify to you that they identify as "Dominican", or one of the ethnicities from the DR like taino (I think that's what it's called).
Do these nikkas not understand that nationality/ethnicity is not tied to race?
What blows my mind even more is not only do they not acknowledge themselves as black, but some of them genuinely think they're above them. I've had Dominicans dudes who're darker than me with nappier hair deadass look me in the eye and have the nerve to make disparaging comments about black people to me. Like...what?
Two things you must remember
- In the United States, the term "black" tends to be reserved for black americans. This is not me saying it. This is from experience and observation. I had a black american girl once tell me im not "black" because im not from here. This was over a discussion about me not being black according to her because i didnt know what a funnel cake was. She proceeded to say " But you really aint black, tho. Arent you from another country. Just because you have black skin doesnt make you "black" . For the record I'm haitian and yes I'm black.
- In the caribbean people take pride and associate mostly by nationality rather than race. Sure among them they may have some racial divide but unlike in the U.S. people claim thier nationality first before their race. Of the 3 countries ive lived in the U.S. is the only one where you must be conscious of your RACIAL makeup first before anything else.
Last edited:
