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The Dominican Student Movement is a student-run Dominican based organization at Brooklyn College that was founded in 1971.

History
The Dominican Student Movement was founded in 1971 by various members from the Puerto Rican Alliance and Puerto Rican Latino Studies Department at Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, New York to spread cultural awareness, educate their members, unit, and fight for the Latin American students at Brooklyn College. There were 9 founders which consisted of four Panamanians and five Dominicans who all attended Brooklyn College. The organization has always been interested in fighting for the rights of minority students and was introduced as a political group. Over the years the club has directed to current social movements and Dominican culture-related events at Brooklyn College.

Location
The organization has been located at the West End Building at Brooklyn College in Room 151 for the past 10-15 years. Various members have decorated the rooms, where the most iconic feature of the room were the black walls. In the fall of 2017, Brooklyn College Student Affairs decided to remove the color walls to satisfy their intentions of having the club rooms become standard "offices".

Executive board members argued with the officials to come to a mutual agreement, but each club's couches and personal items were removed, and the walls were painted white. The executive members such as Morsheda Kabir, Cinthya Baez, and Lisbette Rodriguez have tried the room's appearance the best as possible, but work to make it a comfortable environment for any student interested in becoming part of the organization.

Other cultural student organizations located in the West End Building include the Anime & Magna Club, The Puerto Rican Alliance, The Mexican Heritage Student Association, The Caribbean Student Union, Women of Color, and other clubs.

Events
Events that have been offered to the Brooklyn College Community have included: · The annual Dominican Independence Week that occurs the week of February 26th. During this week the executive board showcases the celebration of the Dominican Republic's independence with a Merengue and Bachata dance workshop, a mask making workshop celebrating carnival, and the dinner to discuss the history and share food from the culture.

·Brujeria & Santeria Night a Halloween themed event that discusses Brujeria and Santeria practices in the Dominican Republic. Members also discuss their experiences with the practices.

·Latino Slang Night A game show to figure out which phrases belong to which Latin countries and their meaning.

·Angelitos A secret Santa event and an end of the year party.

·Appreciation Dinner A reflection of the organization's school year.

Other events have included panels from various Dominican Americans, LatinX Art Show, collaborations with other Latin clubs, film screenings, and sexual and mental health workshops.

2017-2018's Executive Board
President: Morsheda Kabir www.instagram.com/shompszilla

Vice President: Leonardo De La Rosa

Treasurer: Cinthya Baez

Secretary: Lisbette Rodriguez

Club Supervisor: Andy Salcedo

2018-2019's Executive Board
President: Cinthya Baez

Vice President: Kimberly Cruz

Treasurer: Andy Salcedo

Secretary: Jonathan Cabral

Notable Members
Jordan Caba

Cesar Siavichay

Ricky Ortiz

Anthony Sepulveda

Adam Guzman

Miguel Rodriguez

Isaiah Rivera

Claudio Salas

& More..