The entire Western Hemisphere was colonized from Santo Domingo. The first European ship that landed in Manhattan sailed from Santo Domingo. As somebody from the Western Hemisphere with roots from Africa it is important for us to know where we come from. We do that through the study of Iberia’s overseas colonies. Studying Europe does not help us be fulfilled or better our own Countries and situations. That goes for Black Americans from the US too. Studying Europe does nothing to benefit us.