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International Studies and Spanish
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Benjamin Post, PhD
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Daniel Craig, an International Studies and Spanish double major with a focus on Latin America, will be graduating in May of 2021. Daniel began learning Spanish at a young age and perfected his skills here at MSU. Unfortunately due to COVID-19, he was unable to study abroad before graduating this spring. Post-graduation, Daniel plans to travel to Colombia for a few months on his own to experience the language, culture, and many other things the country has to offer. Moreover, he plans to take some time off from school to gain real-life experience and grow more as a person before entering graduate school, for he believes these experiences will be vital for setting himself apart from the rest.
Luis Abinader: A Change for Dominicans of Haitian Descent
For most of the 20th century in the Dominican Republic, Dominicans of Haitian descent have had to deal with anti-Haitian policies and rhetoric. Research on anti-Haitian policies has been extensive, but research on how the center-left Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) will treat these previous policies and the people affected by these policies is scarce. This paper explores how the centrist Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) (1996-2019) has treated Dominicans of Haitian descent as compared to how the newly elected president, Luis Abinader from the PLM, will treat Dominicans of Haitian descent. The former administration has put in policies to denationalize and restrict Dominicans of Haitian descent in the country. Evidence suggests that these policies are inherently racist and xenophobic. Abinader, however, promises transparency, education reform, better relations with Haiti, and more. Through the analysis of the historical context, speeches given by party members, and actions or policies enacted by both parties, evidence will show how Dominicans of Haitian descent may be treated more equitably under the new administration as opposed to the prior one. I argue that Dominicans of Haitian descent will see change, in regards to achieving equity, under the government of Luis Abinader as he moves further into his term. Speeches and interviews given by Abinader have shown promising information about his plans to better the welfare of the whole state along with strong support for Haitian-Dominicans. Already his policies hold some promise of change for this oppressed group. For them, the future already seems brighter.
Spring Scholars Week 2021 Event
GTL 400 Senior Colloquium
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Luis Abinader: A Change for Dominicans of Haitian Descent
Biography
Daniel Craig, an International Studies and Spanish double major with a focus on Latin America, will be graduating in May of 2021. Daniel began learning Spanish at a young age and perfected his skills here at MSU. Unfortunately due to COVID-19, he was unable to study abroad before graduating this spring. Post-graduation, Daniel plans to travel to Colombia for a few months on his own to experience the language, culture, and many other things the country has to offer. Moreover, he plans to take some time off from school to gain real-life experience and grow more as a person before entering graduate school, for he believes these experiences will be vital for setting himself apart from the rest.
Luis Abinader: A Change for Dominicans of Haitian Descent
For most of the 20th century in the Dominican Republic, Dominicans of Haitian descent have had to deal with anti-Haitian policies and rhetoric. Research on anti-Haitian policies has been extensive, but research on how the center-left Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) will treat these previous policies and the people affected by these policies is scarce. This paper explores how the centrist Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) (1996-2019) has treated Dominicans of Haitian descent as compared to how the newly elected president, Luis Abinader from the PLM, will treat Dominicans of Haitian descent. The former administration has put in policies to denationalize and restrict Dominicans of Haitian descent in the country. Evidence suggests that these policies are inherently racist and xenophobic. Abinader, however, promises transparency, education reform, better relations with Haiti, and more. Through the analysis of the historical context, speeches given by party members, and actions or policies enacted by both parties, evidence will show how Dominicans of Haitian descent may be treated more equitably under the new administration as opposed to the prior one. I argue that Dominicans of Haitian descent will see change, in regards to achieving equity, under the government of Luis Abinader as he moves further into his term. Speeches and interviews given by Abinader have shown promising information about his plans to better the welfare of the whole state along with strong support for Haitian-Dominicans. Already his policies hold some promise of change for this oppressed group. For them, the future already seems brighter.