Spain's Slave Trade and Ethnic Legacy in Santo Domingo & Puerto Rico
Update: 2025-11-15
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City University of New York's Professor Lissette Acosta Corniel, explores the history of free Black communities in Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico, shedding light on the often-overlooked history of Spanish slavery in the Americas. She also discusses the ongoing identity struggles in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and beyond—where the denial of African ancestry continues to shape culture and society.
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