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Afro-Dominican woman, Dominica, Savahnn James

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#12DaysofRevBlackWomen | Day 11: Recommendation

Today’s recommendation comes from a book that took me what feels like forever to get to and is now in my top tier of reads this year.

I loved everything about this - from the beautiful way it was written to the growth in the relationships between the characters. Following Xiomara’s journey from beginning to end, in not only her confidence but who she is as an individual, was such a worthwhile experience. 

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You don’t need to be an artist to be a Radical Woman. Check in each week as our friends and colleagues share their take on what it means to be radical and nominate inspiring women in their lives.

Our friend Jasmin Hernandez of @gallerygurls nominates Janel Martinez of Ain't I Latina? for expanding the definition of Afro-Latinx womanhood. 

Who is a radical woman in your life? Tag us @brooklynmuseum and use #radicalwomenbkm so we can see who you chose!

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Sonia Pierre

Human rights activist Sonia Pierre was born on July 4, 1963 in Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic. Pierre was a tireless advocate for the rights of Dominicans of Haitian descent. At the age of 13, Pierre was arrested for leading a march for sugarcane cutters’ rights. She also founded the Movement of Dominican-Haitian Women, and fought for the citizenship rights of Haitians born in the Dominican Republic. In 2007, she won the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Award and in 2010, she won the International Women of Courage Award.

Sonia Pierre died of a heart attack in 2011, at the age of 48.

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Unraveling Dominican Cultural Identity: Embracing Every Facet of Our Heritage

A single comment made me rethink everything I knew about Dominican identity. 🎙️ In this episode, I unpack our deep ties to Spanish heritage, Trujillo’s influence, and the struggle to embrace our full history. Are we holding onto pride or fear? Let’s talk. 💭 Listen now & join the convo on IG!

What happens when a single comment online unravels years of deeply rooted beliefs about cultural identity? Join me as I share a personal story of navigating the complex tapestry of Dominican heritage, where African, Spanish, and Taino strands are woven together. This episode takes you through a candid reflection on why Dominicans, influenced by figures like Trujillo, often fiercely protect their…

Unraveling Dominican Cultural Identity: Embracing Every Facet of Our Heritage

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I am the Poster Black Lives Matter

I am the Poster Black Lives Matter

My entire life has been a Black Lives Matter Poster. I’ve had to defend my blackness and worthiness since I set foot in school, the first setting where I didn’t have my parent’s protection. 

In first grade one of my classmates, a lighter tone Dominican claimed I was ugly because I was black, and she was beautiful because she was white. My mother had a few words for her the next day, of course…

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Black Latina - Happy Black History Month

Black Latina – Happy Black History Month

Hello Pretties,

Happy Black history month. I have been absent from my blog for a few months, during that time a lot has happened one of the major events was having the opportunity to visit Cartagena Colombia. Wow, what an experience that was. As a black Latina it was such a welcoming environment as Cartagena has very strong Afro history and influence. Almost everywhere I turned I heard a…

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