SANTO DOMINGO

“Some of the greatest minds operated under the radar to level the oppressor. Their Hall of Fame lies in the intuitive compassion and strength inherited by their children.” Wesley Beeks It could be said with certainty that the human soul is not meant for captivity. Humanity is its own historian. Many have lamented people became desensitized to violence in our society that endures with receding protest. Technology has become a personified enigma, handing out violent and msygynisitc candies through media, legislative practices, virtual reality games and multi-media streaming, a continuous loop of unabridged culture. Granted September 11th and the tragedies of fallen planes hijacked not only our personal and national safety, but the paradigm of morality itself. Black History Month is an apt time to come together and accord value to an alleged “oppressed peoples”. Slavery like motherhood has been a long standing tradition with cultures, nations, families and in businesses. Inherently one or...

The asches of Columbus Pieter Verlinden Santo Domingo has many sights in the category "oldest in the new world". This is the place to look for the oldest street, the oldest cathedral and the oldest chapel in the new world. Add to that a large number of buildings that may not be the oldest in their kind but that still are pretty old and you can see that a visit to the capital of the Dominican Republic is a must for every traveler. So get your bum away from the beach and get ready for a history tour. Start in the Calle de las Damas yes indeed the oldest street. Strolling down this street you'll pass the Cathderal of Santa Maria de Menor and the Capilla de los Remedios as well as the National Pantheon. The Parque Independencia is a good place to have a rest and observe the locals enjoying themselves. The Plaza de la Cultura is an impressive square and it houses the three most important museum...