Recently on a trip to DR visiting my father, he shared with me that my grandfather was from Los Alcarrizos.
I didn't visit the area because of lack of time, and because of it being known as one of the worst barrios in the country. Without enough knowledge, I just didn't seem like a good idea.
Is anyone familiar with the history of Los Alcarrizos? Has it always been a 'bad' area? Was it possibly a township for slaves or the poor? My grandfather was born in DR but we believe he was of full African heritage. It is rumored that his parents or their predecessors were Cocolos.
If you have any information in regards of Los Alcarrizos, whether it be present or past, I'd greatly appreciate it. There's so much research you can do, but actually getting testimonies from people who live it and witness or have witnessed it, is priceless.
Thank you.
Best,
Ysabel.
I didn't visit the area because of lack of time, and because of it being known as one of the worst barrios in the country. Without enough knowledge, I just didn't seem like a good idea.
Is anyone familiar with the history of Los Alcarrizos? Has it always been a 'bad' area? Was it possibly a township for slaves or the poor? My grandfather was born in DR but we believe he was of full African heritage. It is rumored that his parents or their predecessors were Cocolos.
If you have any information in regards of Los Alcarrizos, whether it be present or past, I'd greatly appreciate it. There's so much research you can do, but actually getting testimonies from people who live it and witness or have witnessed it, is priceless.
Thank you.
Best,
Ysabel.
