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Haitians were originally brought over on slave ships from West Africa, primarily Togo and Benin. Haiti is also one of the greatest examples of mixing in the Caribbean. Haitians of black African descent, and foreigners have born and raised families in Haiti for generations. The most significant minority groups are Middle Easterners (Lebanese and Syrian), those of Hispanic heritage, as well as mulattos.
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Does being black mean that you are African?
No, being Black does not necessarily mean that you are African. Black people can have diverse ancestries and come from various regions around the world, not just Africa. Black communities exist in many countries and continents beyond Africa.
Why are Haitians black?
Are you serious. They're black because they originally came from Africa. The dominicans they share the island with weren't brought there by slavery, they're native to the island and known as Indians. I think haitians were brought to the island by slavery. Just so you know there's no such thing as races there's only one as we're all the same, we all originated as black people. Every "race" has it's own DNA that makes it white, Asian, etc but also has black DNA. That prooves we're all black. I'm white & Irish but really I'm black. We all look different due to where we settled after we left Africa. If every person on the planet went back to Africa after so many yrs or so many generations all babies born would be black. Mind blowing isn't it. If you don't know this the proof's out there, get to a library or go online. You're question should be how come we're not all black
Where were enslaved Africans more desirable than Native Americans?
Enslaved Africans were often considered more desirable than Native Americans in regions where plantations relied heavily on labor-intensive crops like sugar, cotton, and tobacco. African slaves were seen as better suited for this type of work due to their perceived physical strength and resistance to diseases like malaria. Additionally, African slaves were more readily available through the transatlantic slave trade compared to Native Americans, who were often decimated by European diseases and warfare.
Why did the Spanish take the first African slaves to Hispaniola?
The Spanish took the first African slaves to Hispaniola to replace the dwindling indigenous population that was being decimated by diseases and harsh labor conditions. African slaves were seen as a more resilient and profitable labor force for sugarcane plantations and other industries in the new colonies.
Why did the rules of Africa sell their own people into slavery?
The African rulers sold their own people into slavery primarily for profit and to gain power. They may have also participated in the slave trade due to intertribal conflicts, expansion of empires, or to secure trade relationships with European powers.
Are Trinidadians of just West African ancestry?
no they are just like jamaicans white black asian mixed
How do you know if your part African American?
You can tell if you perform an ancestry DNA test. Sometimes its not enough to go by appearance alone. But African American is just one category of 'African'. You can be of African ancestry and not be American. In the USA, it's no longer important to be of African ancestry since the Jim Crow era is in the past and no longer applies today.
Are Haitians and Dominicans the same people?
Dominicans and Haitians are the same AFRICANS before the spanish arrived it was all the same then the spanish came with more African slave's and Taino indians ONLY the white dominicans are white because it is just the Spanish who inhabited the island I know because I'm Dominican and i can't hide my African roots
What do Haitians wear?
Haitians wear clothes, just like any other human on the planet wears.
How did the Dominican Race begin?
Wow who was the idiot. The Dominican race always existed. They were Tainos. Before Cristobal Colon or as he's known in the USA Christopher Columbus. Settle in the Island making it the Isla De Hispaniola. He settle on the Island before reaching the USA. He brought with him boats filled with African slaves. A lot of the Tainos were assassinated by the Spaniards. Those who survived were mad slaves too. It took 200 before the french step foot on the island. By this time Dominicans were already mixed. Spaniard,Taino and African mixed. Till this Day the majority are African, Taino and Spaniard descent. Mostly African and Taino.. Haitians did not come into contact with Dominicans until the Spanish notice they were on the west part of the Island 200 years later. The Haitians who are really Africans were being sold by the french as slaves. Spain and The french went to war 3 times, the last time the French Controlled Haitians took control of The Dominican Republic for 22 years. I'm Dominican. My great Grand mother was straight from Spain. She settle in The Dominican Republic around 1910. She then married an Afriano( African & Taino mix) They Had my grandmother who married my grandfather who was Haitian(African) Dominican mix.more then 90% of the country got African Ancestry in their blood. A lot of them are just to ignorant to admit it. Please do research before posting up stupidity. no people "ALWAYS" existed, hateful pompous answers make a person sound petty and small minded. its best to avoid such behavior... and spelling admit correctly helps to.
When did the West African giraffe first become endangered?
i dont know but can you just answer my question
Is Barack Obama a white African - American or just African-American?
Barack Obama is African - American His mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was born in Wichita, Kansas (U.S), and was of mostly English ancestry. His father, Barack Obama, Sr., was a Luo from Nyang'oma Kogelo, Kenya.
How were the west African kingdoms involve in the slave trade?
Because white men just took people from the african kingdoms and enslaved them cause they think they're better than the rest of the world. not just from west african but ALL da world.
Is Keith Jarrett African American?
No. Keith Jarrett says himself that he is of Scottish and Hungarian ancestry, with no African ancestry that he knows of, despite the olive complexion, large nose and dark curly hair. He tells a story where Ornette Coleman is saying to him, "You HAVE to be black, man! You just HAVE to!" and Keith replies, "I'm working on it..." Look near the end of this article: http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=7442
What are the religions of Haiti?
The main religions practiced in Haiti are Catholicism, Protestantism, and Vodou. Catholicism is predominant, but Vodou, a syncretic religion with African roots, is also widely practiced alongside Christianity. Some Haitians also practice Protestantism, with various denominations present in the country.
Can you get a lowrider in gta vice city?
steal one from the haitians ...there wll be one parked always...just steal that..:P
What west African kingdom was raised by the time leif erickson sailed to north America?
I don't know its just Molorjhr
