Basically
the term "cocolo" is used to refer to (a) a person of obvious dark color who probably has an English last name-Phipps and James, for example. (b) a culture that brought to the eastern part of the Dominican Republic traditions and culture from the Eastern Caribbern, including food, music and dress.
I have not heard it used in any disrespective way. In fact, it is generally used rather nicely, in that it carries some prestige, since the bearer knows English or is foreign born or descended. Curious, huh?
They were imported here to work in the cane fields because the sugar mills were owned and operated by English speaking people. And there is a definate distinction between the "samanenses" and the "cocolos" ...
Just 58.5 cheles worth or 2?!!!!
HB