By K. James On Nov. 25, 1,300 Indigenous people and their supporters gathered on Cole’s Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to observe the 52nd annual National Day of Mourning. Kisha James (Aquinnah Wampanoag and Oglala Lakota), youth leader of United American Indians of New England (UAINE), opened the rally: “Once again…
Poverty in the Dominican Republic and Its Connection to Crime
SEATTLE, Washington The Dominican Republic is a middle-class country filled with rich, diverse culture located in the Caribbean that has made progress with its economy. However, one can still find people living in impoverished communities within the country where crime is prevalent. Crime and poverty are two inextricably connected issues. This piece will focus on the correlation between crime and poverty in the Dominican Republic while revealing insights from people who have experienced the country’s poor living conditions and how the nation deals with crime.
Poverty in the Dominican Republic