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2/3 of Hispaniola: Dominican Republic
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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.
Resources
https://www.latinpost.com/articles/157268/20221026/traditional-latin-american-diet-history-america-rice-beans.htm
https://www.slavevoyages.org/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Dominican-Republic
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Dominican_Republic
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/dominican-republic/
https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/
The Mulatto Republic: Class, Race, and Dominican National Identity - Dr. April Mayes
https://www.history.com/news/toussaint-louverture-haiti-revolution
https://www.biography.com/political-figures/rafael-trujillo
https://www.amazon.com/Black-in-Latin-America/dp/B00DKRY2YK
How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - Julia Alvarez
In The Time of Butterflies - Julia Alvarez
Recipes:
https://www.dominicancooking.com/17570/la-bandera-dominicana-our-traditional-lunch-meal
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/jerk-sauce
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