Dominicans and Puerto Ricans will look just like me and still deny their African heritage. I don’t understand it! 🤷🏾‍♂️ #Latin #Africans #Comedy I’m taping my comedy special at the Apollo on Thursday 6/12/25. Don’t miss out for a chance to watch me live! Link to tickets in my bio. | Godfrey Comedian

How Black Are Dominicans Really? The Truth About Dominican DNA & Identity Are Dominicans Black? The truth goes deeper than most realize. The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti, but their histories and genetics tell two very different stories. A 2015 DNA study revealed the average Dominican is 52% European, 40% Sub-Saharan African, and 8% Indigenous Taino. Centuries of colonization, color hierarchy, and identity politics shaped how Dominicans see themselves today. Discover how history