AfrohistoriaRD
AfrohistoriaRD is an educative and afro-touristic project led by human rights defenders that fight racism in the Dominican Republic. AfrohistoriaRD promotes an afro-centric vision of the history of the island through immersive experiences that give visibility to the life, knowledge and resistance of enslaved and free people of African origin in Ayiti (La Hispaniola). Activities that Afrohistoria RD organises with this aim include historical tours, cultural itineraries, talks, workshops and consultancies.
In the Dominican Republic, Haitian descendants are widely seen as second class citizens. In 2010, a new constitution rendered stateless anyone who was born to an undocumented foreign parent. The ruling was implemented retroactively and thousands of people found themselves without valid documents overnight. Since then, many have been living in limbo: they are denied access to education, employment, health services and the right to vote. Human rights defenders who advocate for the rights of Haitian descendants have been subjected to threats, smear campaigns and attacks.
