2/3 of Hispaniola: Dominican Republic

In this episode Hema and Mireille discuss the history, culture, and cuisine of the Dominican Republic, covering the island's historical background, demographic breakdown, the impact of colonialism, the Trujillo dictatorship, and the fusion of African, Indigenous, Arab, Spanish, and French influences in Dominican cuisine. It also touches on the intertwined history of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, providing insights into the shared heritage of the two nations.Resourceshttps://www.latinpost.com/articles/157268/20221026/traditional-latin-american-diet-history-america-rice-beans.htmhttps://www.slavevoyages.org/https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Dominican-Republichttps://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Dominican_Republichttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/dominican-republic/https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/The Mulatto Republic: Class, Race, and Dominican National Identity - Dr. April Mayeshttps://www.history.com/news/toussaint-louverture-haiti-revolutionhttps://www.biography.com/political-figures/rafael-trujillohttps://www.amazon.com/Black-in-Latin-America/dp/B00DKRY2YKHow the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - Julia AlvarezIn The Time of Butterflies - Julia AlvarezIf you are enjoying the podcast, consider joining us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to continue the conversation.