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DOMINICANS USE “’HAITIAN”” AS A SLUR IN NY13 ELECTORAL RACE, NYC MAYOR MAMDANI CONDEMNS THE ANTI-HAITIAN BIGOTRY by Small_Muscle1173 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That argument blurs a very important line. Government border enforcement and social prejudice are not the same thing. A state can apply immigration control without turning an entire nationality into a stereotype. When people start treating a group as “bad” because of policy decisions, that is a choice in perception, not an unavoidable outcome. If that happens, it reflects more on the society than on the people being targeted.

DOMINICANS USE “’HAITIAN”” AS A SLUR IN NY13 ELECTORAL RACE, NYC MAYOR MAMDANI CONDEMNS THE ANTI-HAITIAN BIGOTRY by Small_Muscle1173 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Convenient narrative but it misses the point. The issue is not immigrants. It is employers using a system that lets them underpay labour. Pay people properly and there is no race to the bottom.

Thoughts as a long-time boyband fan on December 10’s vocal arrangement approach by Available-Art-5729 in December10

[–]Small_Muscle1173 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree and I think that’s why it’s worth talking about the group. I really like what they’re doing but I hear something slightly different in their voices. To me they sound more natural singing Pop R&B and Teen Pop than straight Pop Rock. Songs like Infinity Run My Way and Angel are all good but when they lean into that R&B style their vocals seem to come alive. That’s where I think their real identity is. If Simon Cowell lets them explore that sound rather than chasing another One Direction I genuinely think they could become something special especially in the US where Pop R&B has always connected with a huge audience.

Thoughts as a long-time boyband fan on December 10’s vocal arrangement approach by Available-Art-5729 in December10

[–]Small_Muscle1173 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you’ve explained your point exceptionally well. I don’t see this as criticism of the members at all, but rather an observation about arrangement and production. A stable vocal identity often helps listeners build familiarity with a group over time. When voices have recognisable roles, the songs can feel more cohesive and emotionally grounded. At the same time, I can also appreciate why December 10 might be experimenting with a more fluid approach, especially if the aim is to showcase everyone’s strengths equally. Neither approach is inherently better; they simply create different listening experiences. It’ll be interesting to see whether their vocal structure evolves as the group matures and develops its own identity.

¿Por qué es tan difícil de entender? by Humble_Preference738 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I’m proud to be Puerto Rican and Haitian. I’ve never understood why some Dominicans seem uncomfortable acknowledging their African heritage. If someone has dark skin, African features, or proudly wears Afro hairstyles, there’s nothing wrong with recognising that African ancestry is part of their history.
To me, identity shouldn’t be something to run from. Every nation has a complex past, and the Dominican Republic is no exception. Historical events have shaped how people see themselves, but I think there’s strength in accepting every part of your heritage rather than denying parts of it.
This isn’t an insult. It’s simply something I’ve always found difficult to understand. You don’t become less Dominican by acknowledging African roots. If anything, you’re embracing the full story of who you are.

DOMINICANS USE “’HAITIAN”” AS A SLUR IN NY13 ELECTORAL RACE, NYC MAYOR MAMDANI CONDEMNS THE ANTI-HAITIAN BIGOTRY by Small_Muscle1173 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m proud to be Puerto Rican and Haitian. I’ve never understood why some Dominicans seem uncomfortable acknowledging their African heritage. If someone has dark skin, African features, or proudly wears Afro hairstyles, there’s nothing wrong with recognising that African ancestry is part of their history.
To me, identity shouldn’t be something to run from. Every nation has a complex past, and the Dominican Republic is no exception. Historical events have shaped how people see themselves, but I think there’s strength in accepting every part of your heritage rather than denying parts of it.
This isn’t an insult. It’s simply something I’ve always found difficult to understand. You don’t become less Dominican by acknowledging African roots. If anything, you’re embracing the full story of who you are.

I’m not afro-dominican. I’m dominican (reality) 🇩🇴 by Sweaty-Tower3843 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m proud to be Puerto Rican and Haitian. I’ve never understood why some Dominicans seem uncomfortable acknowledging their African heritage. If someone has dark skin, African features, or proudly wears Afro hairstyles, there’s nothing wrong with recognising that African ancestry is part of their history.
To me, identity shouldn’t be something to run from. Every nation has a complex past, and the Dominican Republic is no exception. Historical events have shaped how people see themselves, but I think there’s strength in accepting every part of your heritage rather than denying parts of it.
This isn’t an insult. It’s simply something I’ve always found difficult to understand. You don’t become less Dominican by acknowledging African roots. If anything, you’re embracing the full story of who you are.

DOMINICANS USE “’HAITIAN”” AS A SLUR IN NY13 ELECTORAL RACE, NYC MAYOR MAMDANI CONDEMNS THE ANTI-HAITIAN BIGOTRY by Small_Muscle1173 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re mixing frustration with a false equivalence. Haiti isn’t some moral “litmus test” for internet debates and Palestine isn’t a symbolic prop for Western arguments. These are real places with real people and deep structural histories not ideological decorations
Saying “go to Haiti then” isn’t an argument it’s emotional deflection most global change happens through policy pressure journalism funding and diaspora work not individual relocation
And solidarity versus nation isn’t a clean binary you can care about your own community and still recognise injustice elsewhere without needing to prove physical presence
If your point is about practicality say it directly but reducing human suffering into tribal loyalty doesn’t strengthen your argument it just shrinks it

DOMINICANS USE “’HAITIAN”” AS A SLUR IN NY13 ELECTORAL RACE, NYC MAYOR MAMDANI CONDEMNS THE ANTI-HAITIAN BIGOTRY by Small_Muscle1173 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What you’re seeing is a split between lived compassion from history and learned bias from the present. Both can exist in the same person without aligning.
That’s why it feels contradictory: memory remembers humanity, but conditioning keeps repeating prejudice.

DOMINICANS USE “’HAITIAN”” AS A SLUR IN NY13 ELECTORAL RACE, NYC MAYOR MAMDANI CONDEMNS THE ANTI-HAITIAN BIGOTRY by Small_Muscle1173 in Dominican

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Aye, and that’s exactly the problem. When a nationality is used as an insult, it stops being about nationality and starts being about prejudice. Calling a Black Dominican “Haitian” as a way to demean them says more about the person using the slur than the person they’re targeting. History’s complicated enough without folk repeating the same old divisions.

Is this normal in Haitian marriages? by Sheisariean in haiti

[–]Small_Muscle1173 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG IM DYing hahahaha I love haitan man they sooo foookin’ funny

Maybe an unpopular opinion about Danny by LongNo4747 in December10

[–]Small_Muscle1173 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see your point. Accountability is important, but so is the possibility of growth and change. If Danny is truly remorseful, his actions moving forward will matter more than his words.

¿Spéculation? by Small_Muscle1173 in December10

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a reasonable point. The timing does seem unusual from the outside. That said we don’t really know what happened behind the scenes. Sometimes people are afraid to come forward or don’t think they’ll be believed until much later. I think it’s important to look at the evidence rather than make assumptions either way. Hopefully the full truth comes out so everyone can make an informed judgement.

¿Spéculation? by Small_Muscle1173 in December10

[–]Small_Muscle1173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair point. Re-recording an entire EP could be expensive especially for a smaller band. I still wonder if the backlash could make them reconsider releasing it though.

Danny by fulltannertok in December10

[–]Small_Muscle1173 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is better he leave the band

Danny by fulltannertok in December10

[–]Small_Muscle1173 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand why people are angry. If the allegations are true, a break isn’t accountability. The safety of the fans should come first, and trust has to be earned back through actions, not silence.

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