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[Jason]

He is my friend, but I want to know his answer to this:

5 uncomfortable truths about blackness in the Dominican Republic - Matador Network

 

[harpazo]

He is my friend, but I want to know his answer to this:

5 uncomfortable truths about blackness in the Dominican Republic - Matador Network

There is racism in every race. Racism is a sin and sin starts in the heart of man.

 

[Jason]

There is racism in every race. Racism is a sin and sin starts in the heart of man.

Well, I have no problem if someone is simply not attracted to another race. Also, if a place doesn't change race that much, it's no big deal. The problem, though, is when interracial couples or friends are harassed - even using the Bible. For instance, some Christians might claim someone doesn't care about their heritage.

 

[harpazo]

Well, I have no problem if someone is simply not attracted to another race. Also, if a place doesn't change race that much, it's no big deal. The problem, though, is when interracial couples or friends are harassed - even using the Bible. For instance, some Christians might claim someone doesn't care about their heritage.

Society will never, fully accept interracial dating. I recall developing a friendship with a black girl back in my college days. I also vividly recall the crazy staring we both received on and off campus. We were only friends.

 

[Jason]

Society will never, fully accept interracial dating. I recall developing a friendship with a black girl back in my college days. I also vividly recall the crazy staring we both received on and off campus. We were only friends.

But Dominicans are pretty dark, right? How dark was the girl?

 

[harpazo]

But Dominicans are pretty dark, right? How dark was the girl?

White Dominicans despise black and dark brown Dominicans. Again, racism has nothing to do with skin color. It has everything to do with the human condition and the fall of man. Read Genesis.

 

[Jason]

White Dominicans despise black and dark brown Dominicans. Again, racism has nothing to do with skin color. It has everything to do with the human condition and the fall of man. Read Genesis.

That's true and a result of that is classism. For instance, I know this black girl who grew up among whites her whole life - minus her immediate family. She was scared and massively prejudiced when going to an area with many blacks.

 

[harpazo]

That's true and a result of that is classism. For instance, I know this black girl who grew up among whites her whole life - minus her immediate family. She was scared and massively prejudiced when going to an area with many blacks.

There are many black girls that fear black guys. I totally understand why living in NYC all my life.

 

[Jason]

'My Mother Told Me Never To Marry A Black Woman': How Race Works In The Dominican Republic | HuffPost

 

[harpazo]

'My Mother Told Me Never To Marry A Black Woman': How Race Works In The Dominican Republic | HuffPost

I have not been back to DR since the age of 8. I am 53. Racism is ignorance and ignorance is worldwide.

 

[Jason]

Can you speak Spanish fluently?

 

[harpazo]

Can you speak Spanish fluently?

Yes and English, too....

 

[Jason]

Yes and English, too....

In NYC, that's not a job advantage, but it is in many parts.

 

[harpazo]

In NYC, that's not a job advantage, but it is in many parts.

Moving on....