Every Feb. 27, on Dominican Independence Day, I see my social media flooded with images that read "I did not choose to be born in the Dominican Republic, I was just lucky." Every single time I see ...

Dascha Polanco has been at the center of some of the most dramatic moments of the past two seasons on Netflix's "Orange is the New Black." The actress has played Litchfield Prison inmate Dayanara Diaz ...

When people hear "carnaval" they think of Rio de Janeiro, Italy, even Mardi Gras. To me, as a Dominican, it means a celebration with the most colorful costumes, traditional music, and Dominican pride.

“Alright everybody, I know that I’m dark, but I am Dominican,” Rodriguez, 48, said in a Saturday, February 24, TikTok video. “And I went on vacation and I fell asleep in the sun. So, everybody calm ...

—Adaptation of a popular slogan used in rallies by Dominicans of Haitian descent, “I am Dominican and I have rights” Rosanna is a bright 17-year-old who was born in the Dominican Republic. She was ...