Historical ‘Anti-Haitianism’ and the Rulings of the Dominican Constitutional Court

By Scott Freeman, Visiting Scholar The Constitutional Court decision made by the Dominican Republic two weeks ago is the most recent of the ongoing rulings that affect Haitian citizenship in the country (Reuters, BBC). The law stipulates that individuals of foreign descent born after 1929, the vast majority of whom are Haitian, could have their Dominican…

“Focus on Haiti” Fall Event

Humanitarian Aid Accountability: Expectations and Realities in Haiti  A panel discussion featuring:  Mark Schuller, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and NGO Leadership Development at Northern Illinois University Michael N. Barnett, Professor of International Affairs and Political Science  at the George Washington University Thomas C. Adams, Haiti Special Coordinator at the US Department of State who will discuss…