Scotty,
First you did not make an insinuation. It was an outright statement. I did not mention anything relating to color it was a quote from the article. The fact that a large majority of Dominicans are people of color (that in the US is often just caterorized as black) is not a popular belief. It is a fact.
You are half white, from Irish descent. That too is a fact. This cuts your genetic "Dominican" make-up to half.
I wish I had a dime for everytime that a Dominican highlighted the whiteness of their features: how light their skin is, how fine their features are, how straight their hair is, or whatever caucasian feature they have...
I feel that when people talk this way it's just seems like they want to be congratulated: Well then, CONGRATULATIONS on your whiteness. It's great to hear that you are really, really white. You are ultimate proof that we can in fact improve the race. Good thing you mom married your dad. Make sure you marry a dark Dominican to help the other 80% out just make sure they are not too dark because then you will have a heck of a time making sure your kids/grandkids don't have start from scratch. Geez!
The article is talking about the EFFECT and LEVELS of acceptance of Dominicans in NY and American society, in general. The fact is color is an issue and there are measurable consequences-- Dominicans have the lowest income per capita among Latinos in NY and among the lowest in the country.
You can be as white as you want to be, but this is very real reality for the MAJORITY of Dominicans in the states, who happen to be people of color.
Again, Congrats!
D
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Originally Posted by DominicanScotty
Thank you for that. However I did not intend to write that she said ALL Dominicans are black. Hmmmm, if I made that insinuation I apologize. Her point was well made and well taken. However once again the popular belief is that Dominicans are black. I am simply saying that I am white and I am not the only one! Have a happy holiday!!!
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