For the past year, I have been interested in learning more about the underrepresented Afro-latin community in both the U.S. and Latin America. During my research, I would come across questions in regards to Haiti as a Latin American country.
Haiti has both French and Spanish influences. The country was occupied by France which contributed to the country's language, cuisine, and culture. Due to location in the Caribbean and its history as a major trade point, the country has a diverse culture rooted in African to Middle Eastern origins.
By definition, Latin America includes all countries in the Americas (North & South America) that have been occupied by Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. To be considered latino is NOT dependent on the race because latinos can be of African, indigenous, European, etc descent. With all that said, shouldn't Haitians be under the same umbrella?
From all the post I've read, many people reasoned Haitians are not Latinos due to the dominate African influence. If that were sole criteria, then countries such as the DR, Cuba, PR, Colombia, Brazil, etc cannot be Latin American because they too have a dominate African influence. Then again these people who have responded were not Haitian.
I am addressing this question because I am Haitian myself. By technicality we are Latinos, but do we actually see ourselves as Latinos? If not, why? If yes, shouldn't we redefine how the Latino community is viewed racially and culturally?
- As Haitians, should we identify ourselves with the Afro-Latino community?
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dulce_mamacita- June 16th, 16:05
curious
- CP in Drag
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- dulce_mamacita
- May 31st, 20:43
amused
Before Star Trek, CP was in a TV movie called Surrender Dorothy where he played as Diane Keaton's interesting son Shawn
