In 1887, Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey all declared a special legal holiday in September to celebrate workers. â
Afro-Brazilian religions are popular with blacks and whites alike in Brazil. Some groups follow traditional African religious practices. An example is Condomble, a religion brought by the Yoruba people of Nigeria when they came to Brazil as slaves.
They were here. My grandparents on my dads side are dominican and they have been in the USA since the 1920's. They come from Puerto Rico which is a Common wealth of the USA. Puerto ricans are American Citizens.Some are white, black and native, some are all three.A diverse bunch we are. Source(s): I am a black Dominican/Chinese gal.y grandparents on my dads side are dominican and they have been in the USA since the 1920's. They come from Puerto Rico which is a Common wealth of the USA. Puerto ricans are American Citizens. Some are white, black and native, some are all three.