Black in latin america haiti and the dominican republic an island divided

An island divided in the dominican republic, professor gates explores how race has been socially constructed in a society whose people reflect centuries of intermarriage, and how the countrys troubled history with haiti informs notions about racial classification. An exploration of the complex relations between the dominican republic and haiti. Its a great tool for studying black history within the hispanic culture. Black in latin america 2011 haiti and the dominican republic. The conflict between haiti and the dominican republic. In the dominican republic, professor gates explores how race has been socially constructed in.

An island divided black in latin america, with henry louis gates jr. June 19, 2012 hunter wallace diversity, dominican republic, haiti, hispanics, history, negroes, race realism, race relations, racism, whiteness 14. Discuss the dominican republic s struggle for independence 1844 and blackness. Haiti and the dominican republic an island dividedobjectives. I told my driver about my project, learning about the black experience in latin america, and i asked him about blackness in the dominican republic. There is no doubt a very specific purpose behind the series and it is important to keep that in mind. Black in latin america is the third in gates pbs trilogy including wonders of the african world 1999 and america beyond the color line2004. Part of the pbs series black in latin america, this short film featuring professor henry louis gates, jr. Road trip from haiti to dominican republic with capital coach line bus duration.

An island divided, followed by a community discussion with special guest pierre labossiere, founding. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The dominican republic is a failed sugar colony and slave society. In the dominican republic, professor gates explores how race has been socially constructed in a society whose people reflect centuries of intermarriage, and how the countrys troubled history with haiti informs notions about racial classification. Discussion questions on the film black in latin america aha.

Haiti and the dominican republic documentary with professor henry gates produced by pbs. He examines the shared legacy of colonialism and slavery in a region that imported ten times as many slaves as the united states, and kept them in bondage far longer. Black in latin america is the third of a trilogy that began in 1999 with the broadcast of professor gatess first series for public television, wonders of the african world, an exploration of the relationship between africa. The life of haitians living in dominican republic a must see video. Anacaona, the taino chief who averted spanish invasion on the island for over more than 10 years. Black in latin america episode 1 haiti and the dominican. An island divided, black in latin america, pbs video. The public education system of the dominican republic is subpar, however it is slighly better and more organized than that of haiti s. And gates neglected to mention the mixedrace segment of haiti s population decimated by. He examines the shared legacy of colonialism and slavery.

In the dominican republic, professor gates explores how race has been socially. An island divided in haiti, professor gates tells the story of the birth of the firstever black republic, and finds out how the slavess hard fight for liberation over napoleon bonapartes french empire became a doubleedged sword. The series examines how africa and europe came together to create the rich cultures of latin america and the caribbean. Review of part 1 of pbs black in latin america haiti. An island divided airs tuesday, april 19, 2011 at 9 p. Black in latin america haiti and dominican republic.

Review of part 1 of pbs black in latin america haiti dominican republic a tale of two countries. Latin america is often associated with music, monuments and sun, but each of the six countries featured in black in latin america including, haiti, the dominican republic, cuba, brazil, mexico and peru, has a secret history. Join professor gates as he explores how race has been socially constructed in the dominican republic and as he tells the story of the birth of the firstever black republic in haiti. Haiti and the dominican republic flashcards quizlet. He explains how haiti s liberation from the french empire. Black in latin america episode 1 haiti and the dominican republic the roots of division duration.

While the former is a popular tourist destinations in the caribbean, haiti is one of the poorest. The situation between haiti and the dominican republic has nothing to do with being black or white, the reality is that there is a marked interest by a few countries to unify the island but unfortunately both countries have totally different cultures, different languages, different religions and different values plus add to that a past history. An island divided black in latin america is a fourpart pbs television program on the influence of african descent on latin america. Watch black in latin america season 1, episode 1 haiti and dominican republic. Haiti is often described as a cradle of black pride in the americas, so as we. Haiti and the dominican republic is an island with two countries of hispaniola. In terms of resources, the dominicans are a lot luckier with fertile soil as opposed to haiti, which suffers from massive deforestation and an erosion of its topsoil. Its an argument taking place 700 miles off the coast of miami on the island of hispaniola, home to the dominican republic and haiti two nations divided by history as much as a. Black in latin america 2011 haiti and the dominican. An island divided and the animated video of the transatlantic slave trade.

An island divided the first episode of the black in latin america series explores race and identity in haiti and the dominican republic. An island divided, black in latin america, pbs video page 8. Many dominicans now are in denial that they are anti black, but they really are. This treaty, signed in the 20 th century and called the trujillovincent agreement, partitioned the island to largely reflect its borders nearly 150 years earlier when the territory was ruled by france and spain. Black in latin america is a documentary television series that aired on pbs on april 19, 2011 in the united states. Latin america is, therefore, defined as all those parts of the americas that were once part of the spanish, portuguese and french empires. A part of the series black in latin america, with henry louis gates jr. The first episode of the black in latin america series explores race and identity in haiti and the.

The full episode from the black in latin america series. An island divided in haiti, professor gates tells the story of the birth of the firstever black republic, and finds out how the slaves hard fought liberation over napoleon bonapartes french empire became a doubleedged sword. Photo by patrick andre perronseven stories about two countries, one island. Haiti and the dominican republic 1 how did haiti and the dominican republic begin. Haiti and the dominican republic share a common hero.

You must be a registered user to use the imdb rating. Ask students to include at least three new details they have learned about hispaniola, and two new reflections on the impact of the transatlantic slave trade. An island divided, followed by a community discussion with special guest pierre labossiere, founding member of the haiti action committee. Mexico, most of central and south america, and in the caribbean, cuba, the dominican republic, haiti, and puerto rico. They might share an island, but the dominican republic and haiti couldnt be more different. This worksheet accompanies the black in latin america. Black in latin america curriculum for curious minds.

On his journey, professor gates discovers, behind a shared legacy of colonialism and slavery, vivid stories and people. After all, haiti and the dominican republic share a common hero. Latin america is often associated with music, monuments, and sun, but each of the six countries featured in black in latin america including haiti, dominican republic, cuba, brazil, mexico, and peru, has a secret history. This 65 question document can be used as a viewing guide or an assessment for pbs documentary, black in latin america. An island divided black in latin america is a fourpart pbs television program on the influence of african descent on latin. The people and the land of haiti and the dominican republic dr are one altogether. Apr 20, 20 watch black in latin america season 1, episode 1 haiti and dominican republic. Hispaniola is the secondlargest island in the caribbean after cuba, with an area of 76,192 square kilometers 29,418 sq mi, 48,440 square kilometers 18,700 sq mi of which is under the sovereignty of the dominican republic occupying the eastern portion and 27,750 square kilometers 10,710 sq mi under the sovereignty of haiti occupying the. The division of the island into haiti and the dominican republic is a perfect example of how colonialism and the plantation system shaped the geography, demography and psychology of the new world. In haiti, professor gates tells the story of the birth of the firstever black republic, and finds out how the slaves hardfought liberation from napoleon bonapartes french empire became a doubleedged sword. Black in latin america episode 1 haiti and the dominican republic.

What european countries influenced the development of these nations. In other words, no more on haiti and the dominican republic, unless a followup is done several years from now. Race has played an enormous role in the island s history. An island divided episode 1 51m 25s in the dominican republic, professor gates explores how race has been socially constructed, and how the countrys troubled history with haiti informs notions about racial classification. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing black in latin america. In haiti, professor gates tells the story of the birth of the firstever black republic, and finds out how the slavess hard fight for liberation over napoleon. Documentary series black in latin america is enlightening. Haitian man in the border of the dominican republic. Funding for black in latin america is provided by the. The relation between dr and haiti is perhaps one of the saddest cases of human. Based on the video that you saw in class haiti and the dominican republic, an island divided, why do you think that most dominicans consider spain as the mother land and haitians consider africa as their mother land. A look at tensions between haiti and the dominican republic, as the peril of one is faced with the success of the other. The series is based on the 2011 book black in latin america by henry louis gates jr.

Black in latin america, from harvard scholar henry louis gates, jr. Swbat explain the colonial history of haiti and the dominican republicswbat explain how dominicans and haitians racially. Pbs series, black in latin america, comes to pcc campuses. The section on haiti and the dr fits well with this unit which is why i choose to share it with my students. They are one of the most anti black people i have ever met, and i am dominican. Latin america generally refers to territories in the americas where the spanish, portuguese or french languages prevail. Black in latin americahaiti and the dominican republic.