Push for Creole courses in schools stokes historic anti-Haitian feeling in Dominican Republic

Haitians have moved to the neighboring Dominican Republic in large numbers over the last century, which has made Creole the second-most widely spoken language there.

By: Kendall Medford, Penn State, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 25, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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By Kendall Medford, Penn State

In early September 2026, a lawmaker in the Dominican Republic introduced a bill that would require all public schools in the Caribbean nation to offer courses in Haitian Creole. It was met with a swift and fierce public backlash.

Since then, Dominican and Haitian media outlets and pundits have debated the merits and challenges the proposal will undoubtedly face if it comes to a vote, let alone is implemented. …

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