I was born and raced in the Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic at list one member of each family has a family member that has immigrated to some part of the world. Our families immigrate in the search for better lives. In the Dominican Republic there is no such thing as ethnicity, or at least it is not important. Dominicans are not racist among each other; however, many discriminate against Haitians. Haitians often come to our island in the search for new opportunities; jobs, a place to live, among others. I have never understand how we, the people that immigrate to all over the world can mistreat our own neighbors because of the color of their skin. We have Chinese immigrants, Europeans, Puerto Ricans and many immigrants from Venezuela who we welcome and offer jobs to. This is one of the things that makes feel embarrass about the island I was born in.
When I first came to America I pictured a place where people’s dreams come true. I pictured a country of hope, unity and opportunities. I remember living in the Dominican Republic, and seeing American tourists and thinking of them as reach powerful people. For some reason I associated Caucasian with being …show more content…
In an era where technology is so advanced and people is more educated racism persist. I truly thought having an African American for president was the end of racism. Nevertheless, it appears that it was a trigger for those than cannot stand what is different. The video shows a very powerful message. If one think that he/she is superior or better, he/she will have more confidence therefore the possibilities of doing better at things is bigger. While, if one thigs as inferior he/she will have more anxiety, there for have a harder time completing the same tasks. African Americans have battle this status of inferiority for centuries. Racism is like a disease that has no cure. It is hurtful and
When I first came to America I pictured a place where people’s dreams come true. I pictured a country of hope, unity and opportunities. I remember living in the Dominican Republic, and seeing American tourists and thinking of them as reach powerful people. For some reason I associated Caucasian with being …show more content…
In an era where technology is so advanced and people is more educated racism persist. I truly thought having an African American for president was the end of racism. Nevertheless, it appears that it was a trigger for those than cannot stand what is different. The video shows a very powerful message. If one think that he/she is superior or better, he/she will have more confidence therefore the possibilities of doing better at things is bigger. While, if one thigs as inferior he/she will have more anxiety, there for have a harder time completing the same tasks. African Americans have battle this status of inferiority for centuries. Racism is like a disease that has no cure. It is hurtful and