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Tribute to African-Americans in Samana
I concur
ken i would have to agree with you on this one--i actually did a paper on the back to africa movement's--but i'll have to dig for it. of course i could be wrong.
Ken said:I think we are mixing two different things: the people who organized and the people who went to the DR.
ken i would have to agree with you on this one--i actually did a paper on the back to africa movement's--but i'll have to dig for it. of course i could be wrong.
raulito said:Fernando Rodney- baseball player that represented DR in the WBC from Samana I'm assuming that he's of African-American descent.....
Could be, the name-Rodney- is right.
If you are in New York City, check this out:
DR migration history
Photographers Andrea Robbins and Max Becher are exhibiting a unique sample of Dominican history in New York. Tonkanow at 535 West 22nd Street, Chelsea (through 18 May) has an exhibition of portraits of the inhabitants of two communities in the DR – the descendants of freed American slaves who arried in the early 19th century and the descendants of German Jews who arrived in the 1930s at the invitation of Dictator Trujillo. The Robbins/Becher duo have also produced a high quality 60 minutes video (The Americans of Samana) of their experiences interviewing the descendants of these people who live in Samana. The exhibition was featured in the Arts section of the New York Times on Wednesday, 17 May. See http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D03E4DA173CF936A35753C1A9679C8B63
DR migration history
Photographers Andrea Robbins and Max Becher are exhibiting a unique sample of Dominican history in New York. Tonkanow at 535 West 22nd Street, Chelsea (through 18 May) has an exhibition of portraits of the inhabitants of two communities in the DR – the descendants of freed American slaves who arried in the early 19th century and the descendants of German Jews who arrived in the 1930s at the invitation of Dictator Trujillo. The Robbins/Becher duo have also produced a high quality 60 minutes video (The Americans of Samana) of their experiences interviewing the descendants of these people who live in Samana. The exhibition was featured in the Arts section of the New York Times on Wednesday, 17 May. See http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D03E4DA173CF936A35753C1A9679C8B63
Dolores said:If you are in New York City, check this out:
DR migration history
Photographers Andrea Robbins and Max Becher are exhibiting a unique sample of Dominican history in New York. Tonkanow at 535 West 22nd Street, Chelsea (through 18 May) has an exhibition of portraits of the inhabitants of two communities in the DR ? the descendants of freed American slaves who arried in the early 19th century and the descendants of German Jews who arrived in the 1930s at the invitation of Dictator Trujillo. The Robbins/Becher duo have also produced a high quality 60 minutes video (The Americans of Samana) of their experiences interviewing the descendants of these people who live in Samana. The exhibition was featured in the Arts section of the New York Times on Wednesday, 17 May. See http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D03E4DA173CF936A35753C1A9679C8B63
The article referred to was published October 5, 2001. The exhibition ran through October 20th, 2001.
Honoring the contributions of African Americans to Dominican Culture
I thoughy you guys might be interested in learning about the following regarding the Trbiute to African-Americans in Samana.
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
Honoring the contributions of African Americans to Dominican Culture
?Dominicans are descendants of African Americans too,? Said Reverend Benito Jones of the AME Church in the Dominican Republic
New York City, USA (November, 2006). ?Dominicans are descendants of African Americans too,? the Reverend Benito Jones said proudly during his recent visit to the United States. Jones is pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) of Samana, a community on a pristine bay in the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic.
While in New York City, Reverend Jones participated in a special reception honoring the contributions of African Americans to Dominican culture. This event, which was held on October 22, 2006, in the Manhattan facilities of Broadway Housing Communities, Inc., was organized by the Office of International Programs at Hostos Community College.
During the reception, Reverend Jones affirmed that he is a fourth-generation Dominican of full African American descent: ?My ancestors came from the United States 182 years ago, twenty years before the founding of the Dominican Republic in 1844; they were among over 6,000 freed African American slaves who settled in Saman? between 1824 and 1825.?
A documentary video on ?The African Americans of Samana? was shown at the reception. This video is a chapter of Dominican Identity and Migrations to Hispaniola, a study abroad research series produced by Nestor Montilla, Director of Public Relations at Hostos, and narrated by Dr. Irma Nicasio, a Professor at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). The research series was commissioned by Ana I. Garcia Reyes, who is Director of International Programs at Hostos and President Dolores M. Fernandez? Special Assistant for Community Relations.
?The film documents the roots of the Taino, African, African American, Caribbean, Haitian, European, Arabic, Jewish, and Asian migrations to Hispaniola and how these groups have contributed to the multicultural richness of the Dominican Republic,? said Garc?a Reyes.
The Samana chapter highlights African American contributions to Dominican culture, including favorite foods such as pescado con coco (coconut fish) and yaniquekes. Other contributions include the founding of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), from which the Dominican evangelical church evolved, and the juntas or convites, in which groups of neighbors come together to help one another with harvests or community projects.
?In addition to contributing to Dominican education and politics, African Americans and their descendants also fought for Dominican independence and against the Spaniards during the Dominican Restoration War of 1861-1865,? said Montilla, who has researched Dominican history and culture for the past four years. ?This community has anchored itself in the Dominican Republic to the point that today over 80% of Saman?s population is said to be of African American descent.?
At the reception in New York City, organizers also presented an audiovisual report on a historical tribute held on February 22, 2006 at the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) of Samana to recognize the contributions of the African Americans and their descendants to the culture of the Dominican Republic. This ceremony was also organized by Hostos Community College?s Office of International Programs with the collaboration of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), the Dominican American Association of Supervisors and Administrators (ADASA), the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education and other organizations.
At the ceremony, New York State Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat, accompanied by NYS Assemblyman Jose Peralta and other dignitaries, presented the Saman? community with a Resolution from the New York State Legislature recognizing the 1824-1825 migration of free African Americans from the United States to Hispaniola.
Other recognitions of the Samana community included a letter from CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein, presented by CUNY Trustee Hugo Morales and former CUNY Student Trustee Carlos Sierra; a letter from Medgar Evers College President Edison Jackson, presented by Dean Fred Price; a letter on behalf of the Dominican American National Roundtable, presented by Cid Wilson; a plaque from ASADA, presented by Robert Mercedes, Francesca Pena, and Henry Rubio; a plaque from the Dominican Ministry of Culture declaring the African American community of Samana a salient ?priceless? component of Dominican cultural heritage, presented by Xiomara Perez; and an acknowledgement from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, delivered by UASD Vice Chancellor Clara Benedicto on behalf of Rector Magnifico Roberto Reyna, stating that this recognition of Dominicans of African American descent has been the best way ever to celebrate Dominican Independence in 2006.
The Resolution and recognitions were received by Reverend Jones and a group of Dominicans of African American descent, including teacher and historian Martha Willmore, Franklyn Willmore, Samana Governor Wilson Forshue, and members of the AME Church and Saint Peter?s Church of Samana.
There were over 200 attendees at the ceremony, including the following: Dr. Irma Nicasio, UASD Professor and Special Advisor to His Excellency Leonel Fernandez, President of the Dominican Republic; author Martha Helen Davis; New York City Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav; Michael Knobbe, Executive Director of BRONXNET; Nancy Diaz, NYC Public School Assistant Principal; Milady Baez, former NYC School Principal; author Dr, Jocelyn Santana; Rafael Escano, representing NYC Comptroller William Thompson; Professor Rocio Billini, Ana Garcia Reyes, Nestor Montilla, and others.
I thoughy you guys might be interested in learning about the following regarding the Trbiute to African-Americans in Samana.
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
Honoring the contributions of African Americans to Dominican Culture
?Dominicans are descendants of African Americans too,? Said Reverend Benito Jones of the AME Church in the Dominican Republic
New York City, USA (November, 2006). ?Dominicans are descendants of African Americans too,? the Reverend Benito Jones said proudly during his recent visit to the United States. Jones is pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) of Samana, a community on a pristine bay in the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic.
While in New York City, Reverend Jones participated in a special reception honoring the contributions of African Americans to Dominican culture. This event, which was held on October 22, 2006, in the Manhattan facilities of Broadway Housing Communities, Inc., was organized by the Office of International Programs at Hostos Community College.
During the reception, Reverend Jones affirmed that he is a fourth-generation Dominican of full African American descent: ?My ancestors came from the United States 182 years ago, twenty years before the founding of the Dominican Republic in 1844; they were among over 6,000 freed African American slaves who settled in Saman? between 1824 and 1825.?
A documentary video on ?The African Americans of Samana? was shown at the reception. This video is a chapter of Dominican Identity and Migrations to Hispaniola, a study abroad research series produced by Nestor Montilla, Director of Public Relations at Hostos, and narrated by Dr. Irma Nicasio, a Professor at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). The research series was commissioned by Ana I. Garcia Reyes, who is Director of International Programs at Hostos and President Dolores M. Fernandez? Special Assistant for Community Relations.
?The film documents the roots of the Taino, African, African American, Caribbean, Haitian, European, Arabic, Jewish, and Asian migrations to Hispaniola and how these groups have contributed to the multicultural richness of the Dominican Republic,? said Garc?a Reyes.
The Samana chapter highlights African American contributions to Dominican culture, including favorite foods such as pescado con coco (coconut fish) and yaniquekes. Other contributions include the founding of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), from which the Dominican evangelical church evolved, and the juntas or convites, in which groups of neighbors come together to help one another with harvests or community projects.
?In addition to contributing to Dominican education and politics, African Americans and their descendants also fought for Dominican independence and against the Spaniards during the Dominican Restoration War of 1861-1865,? said Montilla, who has researched Dominican history and culture for the past four years. ?This community has anchored itself in the Dominican Republic to the point that today over 80% of Saman?s population is said to be of African American descent.?
At the reception in New York City, organizers also presented an audiovisual report on a historical tribute held on February 22, 2006 at the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) of Samana to recognize the contributions of the African Americans and their descendants to the culture of the Dominican Republic. This ceremony was also organized by Hostos Community College?s Office of International Programs with the collaboration of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), the Dominican American Association of Supervisors and Administrators (ADASA), the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education and other organizations.
At the ceremony, New York State Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat, accompanied by NYS Assemblyman Jose Peralta and other dignitaries, presented the Saman? community with a Resolution from the New York State Legislature recognizing the 1824-1825 migration of free African Americans from the United States to Hispaniola.
Other recognitions of the Samana community included a letter from CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein, presented by CUNY Trustee Hugo Morales and former CUNY Student Trustee Carlos Sierra; a letter from Medgar Evers College President Edison Jackson, presented by Dean Fred Price; a letter on behalf of the Dominican American National Roundtable, presented by Cid Wilson; a plaque from ASADA, presented by Robert Mercedes, Francesca Pena, and Henry Rubio; a plaque from the Dominican Ministry of Culture declaring the African American community of Samana a salient ?priceless? component of Dominican cultural heritage, presented by Xiomara Perez; and an acknowledgement from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, delivered by UASD Vice Chancellor Clara Benedicto on behalf of Rector Magnifico Roberto Reyna, stating that this recognition of Dominicans of African American descent has been the best way ever to celebrate Dominican Independence in 2006.
The Resolution and recognitions were received by Reverend Jones and a group of Dominicans of African American descent, including teacher and historian Martha Willmore, Franklyn Willmore, Samana Governor Wilson Forshue, and members of the AME Church and Saint Peter?s Church of Samana.
There were over 200 attendees at the ceremony, including the following: Dr. Irma Nicasio, UASD Professor and Special Advisor to His Excellency Leonel Fernandez, President of the Dominican Republic; author Martha Helen Davis; New York City Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav; Michael Knobbe, Executive Director of BRONXNET; Nancy Diaz, NYC Public School Assistant Principal; Milady Baez, former NYC School Principal; author Dr, Jocelyn Santana; Rafael Escano, representing NYC Comptroller William Thompson; Professor Rocio Billini, Ana Garcia Reyes, Nestor Montilla, and others.
Were can I find this play Platano and Collard Greens?
I actually just went to see this play, on Saturday. It is playing in the Baruch College Mason Hall. See below!
Sat 4:30/8pm on 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 & 3/24. TO ORDER: Online visit Broadway Shows, Broadway Ticket Discounts, Theatre Reviews, Theater News: TheaterMania! or Call (212) 352-3101 & use code PLUM.* to get discount
Baruch College Box Office, 55 Lexington Ave (entrance on 25th St). Performance is at Mason Hall Theater at Baruch, 17 Lexington Ave (entrance on 23rd St).
Hi
I spent time in Las Galeras and Samana last year, including time with Martha Willmore. I have a few questions. Does anyone know if the African Americans who went to Samana went directly there, or through Santo Domingo and other parts? Did they all come from Philadelphia or did some sail from NY? Also, I met Martha as Martha but have since heard her called Leticia. I wonder why.
Thank you
I spent time in Las Galeras and Samana last year, including time with Martha Willmore. I have a few questions. Does anyone know if the African Americans who went to Samana went directly there, or through Santo Domingo and other parts? Did they all come from Philadelphia or did some sail from NY? Also, I met Martha as Martha but have since heard her called Leticia. I wonder why.
Thank you
African Americans in Samana
Thanks to everybody contributing to this thread. I, for one, have most certainly found it to be extremely interesting and educational. Before now I had never heard of this historical event and am truly greatful to have been exposed to it. I will be following up to see what other information I can find to expand this educational opportunity. At this moment, I find myself sitting here wondering if I myself had or have any ancestors who went to live in Samana, considering that one of the surnames of the original 33 families is Hamilton, which is our family name on my grandmother's side. Hmmmm....
Thanks to everybody contributing to this thread. I, for one, have most certainly found it to be extremely interesting and educational. Before now I had never heard of this historical event and am truly greatful to have been exposed to it. I will be following up to see what other information I can find to expand this educational opportunity. At this moment, I find myself sitting here wondering if I myself had or have any ancestors who went to live in Samana, considering that one of the surnames of the original 33 families is Hamilton, which is our family name on my grandmother's side. Hmmmm....
Se Buscan Modelos Para Show De Webcam
SE BUSCAN MODELOS PARA SHOW DE WEBCAM
GANA HASTA 1 000 ? POR SEMANA DESDE TU CASA
Como modelo en vivo y en directo en l?nea de HoMyGo, t? decides tus propias horas y horario. Trabaja todo lo que quieras o tan poco como quieras. Eres la jefa.
Si tienes un ordenador, webcam o video c?mara digital, y un lado exhibicionista, entonces est?s lista para empezar. No quieras perderte esta gran oportunidad de pr?cticamente dirigir tu propio negocio.
GANA HASTA 100 ? POR HORA
S? creativa --- divi?rtete --- vive tus fantas?as m?s salvajes. Te mostraremos c?mo ganar m?s dinero de lo que jam?s has imaginado desde la privacidad y comodidad de tu propio hogar.
Algunas de nuestras top models han ganado m?s de 1 000 ? por semana. Nos hacemos cargo de toda tu facturaci?n.
Todo lo que tienes que hacer es sentarte y coleccionar los voluminosos cheques.
?QUE NECESITAS?
Mayor de edad
Una c?mara web
Un ordenador
Conexi?n a Internet (ADSL)
Deseo de divertirse
HOMYGO
SE BUSCAN MODELOS PARA SHOW DE WEBCAM
GANA HASTA 1 000 ? POR SEMANA DESDE TU CASA
Como modelo en vivo y en directo en l?nea de HoMyGo, t? decides tus propias horas y horario. Trabaja todo lo que quieras o tan poco como quieras. Eres la jefa.
Si tienes un ordenador, webcam o video c?mara digital, y un lado exhibicionista, entonces est?s lista para empezar. No quieras perderte esta gran oportunidad de pr?cticamente dirigir tu propio negocio.
GANA HASTA 100 ? POR HORA
S? creativa --- divi?rtete --- vive tus fantas?as m?s salvajes. Te mostraremos c?mo ganar m?s dinero de lo que jam?s has imaginado desde la privacidad y comodidad de tu propio hogar.
Algunas de nuestras top models han ganado m?s de 1 000 ? por semana. Nos hacemos cargo de toda tu facturaci?n.
Todo lo que tienes que hacer es sentarte y coleccionar los voluminosos cheques.
?QUE NECESITAS?
Mayor de edad
Una c?mara web
Un ordenador
Conexi?n a Internet (ADSL)
Deseo de divertirse
HOMYGO
Harlem / Samana Worship Service
Next month the churches in Samana build by ex-slaves and a new church being planted here in Harlem New York, {152nd and Amsterdam}will be in revival together. The church is First AME Spanish Church, Rev. Leo Lopez from Samana DR. is one of the new churchs preacher. The History of African Americans in Samana will be done at the service on Nov 18 at 10am.
Next month the churches in Samana build by ex-slaves and a new church being planted here in Harlem New York, {152nd and Amsterdam}will be in revival together. The church is First AME Spanish Church, Rev. Leo Lopez from Samana DR. is one of the new churchs preacher. The History of African Americans in Samana will be done at the service on Nov 18 at 10am.
Hi
I would like to see the video, how does one obtain a copy. I am a seminiarian student who has been doing research in this area. I have visited Samana and met with Ms Martha Wilmore. I have also gathered data from the African Methodist Episcopal Church which arranged for the migration along with others.
I would like to see the video, how does one obtain a copy. I am a seminiarian student who has been doing research in this area. I have visited Samana and met with Ms Martha Wilmore. I have also gathered data from the African Methodist Episcopal Church which arranged for the migration along with others.
This is so interresting!!! Why did it stop--Let's get is flowing again. I just got back from Samana and I loved it. I'm going again. In fact I'm starting a special tour group there every 4 months. Culture and history will be a core factor in the tour. Not at all your typical "all inclusive". I loved the way I was treated there and I had a GREAT time. I live in Oakland California, and we have a very mixed population of people here, as most people know. We have a lot of African-Americans here, and I felf very comfortable in Samana. I'm white-in case anyone cares, but I am mistaken as mixed w/ asian or spanish/mexican because of some native american features. I would love to know more about the "end of the underground railroad" history of Samana, and what exactly was Black english and exactly how many gererations have passed until present day. I have friends there that are very dark, very light, and all in between. My friend that is dark has many times referred to himself as being too dark. I think he looks just fine!!!!! Really good, as a matter of fact. I spoke to someone on Cayo Levantado who told me his grandmothers name. It escapes me right now, but he said that it was a name that was not spanish, and he had never heard of anyone being called by that name-ever since. Let's pick this up and run w/ it. How do I get a copy of that film? Thanks, Chavela.