Racism is everywhere but we cannot let it stop us from living life. Travel abroad and learn new things and enjoy yourself. Life is so short, there's no time to worry about other people's insecurities. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing.
@@erospalombini7103 Read my comment again, I never said anything about what ANYONE had to do. I didn't make the video so you're talking to the Wrong person. And FYI, the young lady who made the video didn't say anyone was obligated to date her or Black women in general so get your facts straight. Have a good day.
Just wanna say my darling don’t stay in north of Italy they heavily racist to black people and they own meaning. Head to south of Italy from Naples always down even Sicily Sardinia! Love afica as they know they come from afica in there history which north took out! Just heads up! My father is from Naples and mother from Mauritius and our black family live there and happy especially Eboli
Thanks for your comment, I was getting discourage on moving there bec of all the videos stating it was racist. I definitely want to experience the culture.
I went to Italy over 20 years ago. I would say my experience overall was good but I did meet a few ignorant people who were racist nothing new if you are a person of color. I agree with you I don't let people like that stop me from living and enjoying my life .
@@Giorgio_Cerrini I am from Holland and I have been in Rome once together with my class and really liked it! I am black so I am a bit hesitant to go back, because this time I would be alone and now I am also scared I won't make any friends
to be honest racism is always lessoned when you have beauty. if you were unattractive you would have a very different experience regarding racism and the amount you would suffer. this is just a simple human fact wherever you go.
I am African American and married to an Italian and have traveled to Italy frequently for years and I feel like their tolerance for people from different cultures have actually decreased over the years. I never use to feel out of place going their, but I've noticed from somewhere after 2010 that the intolerance has grown. I think it's after the economic melt down of 2008, people had to find others to blame. I feel the same about the US also. I feel in America we blame immigrants for everything.
@Terrance Coleman Go live your life, because I'm living mine. It's not something I cry about, because I refuse to let certain things bother me. Living my best life is the best revenge!
@carmine paola They had mass immigration when I was going back then also. They were using them as housekeepers, nannies and in their factories cheap labor. We were visiting factories and in peoples home and I saw it first hand.
@@alyssag8099 ok I was confused because the title says "black girl" not sure where brown comes from, i only hear indian people refer to themselves as brown
@@ennvee1989 We're (Afro-descended Americans) still BROWN people though, not black. We don't have black skin. Our skin is brown so @beautifully Nay Nay was 100% correct to address her that way!
I am black Canadian and my husband is white. We went to Italy a few years ago on vacation. Loved it and we had a great time. I had one weird experience though when I was there. My husband and I were on a subway in Rome going to visit the Vatican, while sitting on the subway minding my own business there was a woman who was begging for money with a cup, when she came to me she called me "chocolato metropolitano". I was sort of offended at the time and there was a guy on the subway who told me that the woman did not mean any offence and she was referring to me as a "sophisticated black lady". I was like why is the woman calling me chocolate. Lol...
If you're going to be a teacher, get a job at an international school where diplomats send their kids. It's not going to be the low-level ESL stuff. There's a big travel influencer who started her career abroad as a teacher in Hong Kong. She took trips around her academic schedule and became well-known. Also, you should connect with Fleece Weaver from Black Girl Travel.
As a person who has lived in Italy for 5 years and hoping to move this year.. your observation is quite on point. There are many A.Americans here, mostly in the north( more opportunity) . Your hair is a factor : they don't know many Africans with curly hair so naturally a black woman is from the Caribbean or France. Most immigrants are not given their rightful citizenship because of nationalism . Many Italians have bi-racial babies and leave at some point - their kids are always told their not Italian. - Italians are friendly-- MOSTLY the men- women are a bit skeptic because you are competition and they never grew up with you. Different is a problem here- homogenous is comforting for them. I really enjoyed your observations . I don't go expats anymore - hope to see you around . Ciao
so the issue is classism mixed with xenophobia. they prefer any immigrant who comes from a wealthy country than those that come from a less wealthier nation.
You almost nailed it, most of my people( I am italian) are worried of the consequences on our culture and society that an invasion like this can cause in the medium period. It is not racism, if you are black and you come from the US, the UK, France, or a country we consider as civilized as ours, totally fine! If you are white and come from a poorer country or a country which culture we consider lesser, not fine! It is a discrimination based on culture and wealth, not race. It is a coincidence that these people that are coming now from underdeveloped countries are also black, we don't care about that, we care about the risk of cultural impoverishment and crime. After all, we have been the centre of the western world for two millennia and seeing this thing happening is a punch in the stomach. I hope I don't get banned by youtube for being honest, but we have to risk being honest if we want others to understand. All the best
@@augustofaceti2139 at least you cleared it up, but I can't help but think that I don't really see other European countries having the same mentality as you just described
@@cps525i7 as an Italian girl, I can confirm racism and sexism is very much elevated here but it’s decreasing most of the racist/sexist people here are mostly older people
Have you considered a career in entertainment, modeling, or acting? You have great facial bone structure. Just continue being yourself even when you're abroad and don't focus too much on the negativity because some people are just weird period.
You said it all girl. I am a Ghanaian who lived in Italy for a while and I went through a lot of frustrations. I came back to Ghana and never regretted. ❤️❤️❤️
I see your sincerity about Italy’s immigration issue. When I studied abroad in Spain (I’m a Black American), I noticed how Africans were treated and it made me sad as well. I could see the differences in treatment and for some reason they always stared at me like they knew I was American. I traveled to Milan for a few vacations and received nice treatment. I also can acknowledge that pretty privilege does exist. Every place I’ve been, I was always offered free meals, gifts or doors being open for me. None do my white American colleagues experienced these sort or treatment.
You’re so lovely! Thank you for making this video. Most expats that do videos on this subject are white (nothing wrong with that, it just doesn’t speak to everyone’s experience), so this perspective is so valuable to me when deciding where to live! I like the fact that you said that racism is everywhere and not to let that deter you from experiencing the world, because I’ve definitely been afraid. I travelled through Western Europe for a month and although I loved my trip, I did have numerous experiences with racism. One time a British dude asked my boyfriend if he could buy me for the night...not that it matters, but I was properly dressed and in an upscale bar lol. I’m Canadian but I feel the message hits the same! Thank you for your voice, subscribed.
And she is not joking about 'the chase' either. I lived in Florence for about half a year in '99. Had to become accustomed to randomly being catcalled, followed (or literally chased), cornered, grabbed at. (And all despite having inadvertent RBF.) God forbid you're w/ a group of girlfriends or you resist; then you're a 'bitch' or the Italian equivalent of the n-word, etc. She's very diplomatic to label that behavior 'romantic'. Generally, they know you're a tourist or not there for a prolonged period, and like she said, are not looking for serious or long term with you. As a single girl at 19, it was pretty frustrating and depressing, actually.
Your experience is EXACTLY like mine when I lived in Italy for 3 years. Your descriptions were spot on and I found myself mouthing the same experiences as you said them in your video. 😂 I never experienced racism in Italy either, but I always tell folks that there’s definitely ethnocentric stereotypes in Italy. I, too, noticed the racism towards Africans and Asians … it was palpable. Generally, Italians found me exotic and always thought I was French, Greek or Eritrean because of my complexion and hair texture. The food was amazing and the pace of living was very relaxed (and sometime irritating😅). Overall, I’d definitely recommend ppl to visit Italy.
As a fellow black American woman... I have adjusted. I'm not African and people do not treat me as an "immigrant." So, I mostly get respect and support from Italians. I get asked about being Brazilian alot. I'm a teacher too and really have gotten warm experiences from my students. Italians stare at everybody. 😆 And can be "prejudice" against anyone that's not Italians, even other Europeans. 😂 Casual dating can be easy as long as you set your boundaries. Finding a LTR is definitely hard like it is all over the world. People are curious, ask your story, and are mostly open to communicating with you. The more Italian you speak, the easier it gets. It's good to make friends with other foreigners too. 😁
African women in Europe get a lot of respect and support and get married in Italy all the time. I am not sure if you are insinuating that African get treated worse, and somehow you being a black American gives you a better experience cause they assume you are high-quality blackness? It really seemed like that is what you are implying. If so, please stop, just stop.
@@voguehaven5154 Black African women are not respected... At least not according to the complaints I constantly hear from them. I don't have to "assume or insinuate" anything. I can only offer my experience living here over 6 years. According to both the Italian people I know and the African immigrants I converse with... They are treated differently. Maybe you haven't noticed but skin color isn't nearly as important as country of origin. My very white/blue eyed exes, Moroccan and Romanian, were highly discriminated against by many... Even denied hotels that I was able to book right after I pulled out my passport. Reality is what it is. 🤷🏽♀️
@@didihern Qui si sta generalizzando un intero popolo, stai insinuando che tutti noi italiani siamo razzisti ma ti sbagli di grosso. Il razzismo esiste in tutto il mondo a prescindere dall'etnia e nazionalità, smettetela di fare sempre le vittime, anche noi italiani siamo discriminati ed esistono discriminazioni tra italiani e italiani. C'è da dire che molti stranieri poi non vogliono integrarsi e altri faticano ad integrarsi anche per via di culture diverse, pensiero e religione. Molti si isolano da soli. Il fatto è che gli italiani sono un popolo molto diffidente che ha sempre sofferto a causa delle politiche corrotte locali e della cultura mafiosa che ha fatto enormi danni e lasciando nell'ignoranza e in una chiusura mentale molta gente. Poi c'è da dire che il fenomeno immigrazione in Italia si è svilluppato da poco e molti non erano e non sono ancora abituati a questo cambiamento. L'italiano si preoccupa più sulle condizioni economiche data la stragrande maggioranza di italiani disoccupati e temono la concorrenza straniera che viene sfruttata m,a che accetta di lavorare con paghe bassissime che un italiano non accetterebbe mai date le tasse e il costo della vita molto alta. Senza poi contare oltre alla criminalità locale anche quella straniera e la manipolazione mediatica con politiche discriminanti, vedi Salvini e company e la stampa che fa terrorismo magari anche con fake news per alimentare guerre e divisioni tra poveri. L'Italia tra le altre cose è sempre stato un paese diviso. Il razzismo c'entra poco qui. Qui non siamo negli Stati Uniti dove le pagine della loro storia sono macchiate di sangue e non solo verso i neri ma anche verso italiani, nativi americani, messicani, ebrei, cubani ecc..
@@SpiritoLibero-hp2ud Ma infatti non siamo razzisti. Siamo classisti, che è peggio. Sono gli immigrati poveri che disprezziamo, non i neri che vengono dagli USA o i ricconi arabi e sudamericani. Ma se vediamo na persona di colore di cui non sappiamo l'origine, la tendenza è a osservarli con sospetto o (una cosa che trovo odiosa) dargli del tu senza nemmeno chiedergli il permesso. E qesta è innegabilmente la regola.
As an Italian I am one of those people that do stare and I do apologize, I stare out of curiosity mostly because I don’t see lots of black people and say to say bases, I had no idea it made you guys uncomfortable and I do apologize
@@romandarius6041 Idiot! Staring has nothing to do with racism! Secondly, the racism in Italy is real and not hidden. It's experienced by many people from all over the world! Broke my heart to see kids yelling "You're not Italian" to "non white" children who were indeed born in Italy, speak the language, and have never been anywhere else!
I agree, don't let racism stop you from traveling. I live in America so I've experienced racism at its core... everywhere else is light racism in comparison from my experience. Also, its good to learn a second or even 3rd language. Or pick up on a little of everything. Its really endearing for people to hear their language come from your mouth. They appreciate the effort.
I was in a holiday resort in Bulgaria and I got into a chat with an English woman who had lived in South Africa. She asked me where I was from, when I said Mozambique. She told me that when she saw me, she mentioned to her husband that I was African and not an Afro Caribbean or Afro American. She could tell because of my mannerisms.
I've been to Italy several times and being an African American male I've had my issues but none to deter me from visiting more. Before knowing a lick of Italian I was yelled at thinking I was stealing my own camera! Someone told my partner he thought I was dressing "white" because of my clothes! WTF! Luckily I do have Italian friends from high school who have moved back helps. I do love it as much as you which is why I go back so much seeing....Rome, Firenze, Modena, Venice, Bologna, Trieste, Perugia, Napoli, Pisa (don't do it), Torino, and Milano. It helps me learn the language so so much!
First of all, you are STUNNING! Secondly, your video was very informative and highlights why it is so important for us to travel abroad. It gives a wider perspective on so many things. I did my study abroad in the UK but wish I has done Spain or Italy instead.
I’d like to chime in here and perhaps shed some light on this topic. #1 there’s a troll on this page named RomanDarius, please ignore him, he doesn’t speak for all of us. #2 I’m Italian but live in America, my parents were born in Calabria. One of the biggest issues in Italy is the disparity between rich and poor along with the generalizations if you’re a migrant, you’re poor. A classic stereotype. There’s always been an economic crises since the early days of the Roman Inception and Africans traveling to that region is nothing new because it was once an AFRICAN region, primarily In the south. Although I’m proud of my roots, I despise the psychology of how the class structure is visualized. My family is From Calabria and we’re not the most liked people even within our own country. Italians are very simple minded people that believe the current state of economic crises is solely because of immigration but what they fail to realize or understand is they’re simply not productive citizens for their country to be sustainable. Many young Italian men or unemployed, don’t get married and aren’t interested in having children. Meanwhile, migrants are more efficient citizens that work hard and contribute towards society. If you want to travel to Italy as a tourist for the food, architecture and history, please enjoy. But don’t go there expecting the people within the country to be as socially inclined as other countries. They’re just simply close minded people. I love dismantling them with historical facts and also bring home points about the southern Italian genetic make up to really drive it home. My wife is African/Portuguese and I strongly encourage everyone here to visit portugal. The people are amazing, food is amazing and I’d be very surprised if you don’t enjoy it. Spain is probably the worst out of these 3. Enjoy and be safe!!!
As an Italian, you are right on spot about everything! Especially the part of keeping the same friends cyrcle for all your life. I would love to make new friends and people maybe with different backgrounds or experiences but it is really not that easy (even for an Italian like me). When I lived in Germany it was much easier (even though I don't speak german😂) Also, I wanted to add that unfortunately in small villages (as where I live) racism and conservative minds can be find more easily than big cities like Rome. Especially in the last years mentality is getting more close minded..
@@verawalking Yes, not only Germans but yes. Moreover, I worked in a very multicultural environment so I made friends from all over the world. However, outside work it was mainly German friends.
@@bert422 omg.. congrats on that.. I have been living here for a year and have no friends here.. and I am quite open minded..I lived in Brasil for 6 years and made a lot of friends.. of course I do speak Portuguese and it makes everything easier but even when I didn't speak their language they were more open than Germans.. I believe I would find friends in Italy as well..
People stare at you because your a beautiful young lady it appears though your very young. Word of advice: whatever your looking for in a young man, keep the highest of standards and never under any circumstances lower them. Live your best life
Thks for been nice about Italy, but the truth is you can't live in Italy with your family on even 2 salaries.. i lived there for over 15yrs and i still have my appartement locked up (nobody is buying), i had to move to France to get a decent job, they love to take advantage of all foreigners and think all black girls are prostitues, i had a lot of problems with my Italian husband bcos of his rascist friends, he finally decided to join me and our kids in France after over 4yrs of separation 😥
You were me back in 1981. You remind me of me back then. I lived in Italy in the early 1980's. Every word you said is VERY true. I experienced everything you said. I am British Caribbean and back then Italian people made me feel very welcome, and Italian Men made me feel especially welcome. LOL . Good luck with your life in Europe. Love and light. xx
unfortunately I have to say that RACISM is very present in Italy. They have a great civic sense, perhaps because of the strong religious presence they manifest racism in a disguised way, so it doesn't matter which part of the world you come from, if you are black you will suffer racism in some way. the difference is if you are a black person apparently presentable, self-sufficient, you will bother less, then you will be more accepted than others economically less favored blacks people. and they have a misconception about black women, for them the black woman is easy and not serious.
Imho, "pure" racists (people who hate a person because of his different skin tone) are a minority, most racists are racists because they have strong prejudices and feel that the stranger's culture is incompatible/dangerous, so many times its' a matter of ignorance,not a matter of pure hate. So yeah, some italians can be racists, I would be hypocrite if I said the opposite, but we have also a strong welcoming culture towards connationals and foreigners, as long as they're educated. Just look at Riace, or Napoli's citizens, for example Also, because of the things I wrote before, racism can be also against "white" people, like asians or americans
I agree with it all. So glad to have left and really never need to go back. Only problem is I ended up moving to south Florida lol same behaviors 🤦🏽♀️
As an Italian, it was so sad to listen to the friends section. I would have never imagined that you'd have said that it's difficult to have Italian friends as a foreigner! I live in the US now and I find Italians to be pretty friendly, especially when it comes to the point of getting beyond the "small talk" part, for which Americans are certainly the best at. Based on your description, it feels like you found yourself to hang out with provincial people, kind of close minded. What I'd suggest to foreigners wanting to make Italian friends is to start hanging out in the universities, and especially the faculties related to humanities. Humanities students tend to be very open and looking for friends all the time, and if they come from different cultures they're even more appreciated in many cases. Hang out at the faculty library (or outside, that's where students smoke, drink coffee and socialize), in front of the faculty building or outside of the study rooms. Smoking cigarettes unfortunately helps tons with socializing in Italian universities, as much as going for aperitivo, drinking spritz or wine or beer. Those are the things we do when we socialize. If you do none of them, that's ok. You can still join for the company and the chats, even if you're probably going to get bored easier because what we do is literally sit somewhere in company and drink/smoke. Hope it helps.
The sad thing is the moment I saw her face you could tell she's beautiful within, her eyes are bright and caring. I hope she gets the love care she deserves within the community. I think the dating market in general as a worldview is quite a mess. I heard as well that Italians are traditional (which I respect), but in terms of being black, it's hard to find something long term.
Your explanation of immigrants living in Italy makes so much sense. I visited Positano a couple years ago. I live in America, but was born in Jamaica and although I became a naturalized citizen through my mother when I was younger, I did not have the documentation to prove that at the time, so I had to apply for a visa to visit Italy. They asked for so much personal information (proof of employment, x amount of money in my account -with bank statements , etc). I thought it was so invasive, but I came to understand that they just wanted to make sure I wasn’t coming there to bum it out.
Why is it that she is giving her experience but we can’t get pass how stunning she is! I appreciate her point of view. I enjoy other peoples take on different countries.
Great video! I'm an African American woman that is currently living in Santorini, Greece and I agree 100% with what you mentioned here. I also used to live in the New York area. There are many days that I wake up appreciative for the beautiful weather, ethereal landscapes, delicious food, and cheap rent. But girl, there are some days when I'm ready to tear my hair out at the inefficiencies, little accountabilities, and slowness. Taking a deep breath is a must! I'm still getting used to the stares. I'm brown but honestly didn't think that many people would stop and glance too much before moving here because Santorini is highly touristic, close to northern Africa, and the Middle East. As for the men, I do find that monogamy is taken more seriously here than in Italy. So if you are single, you might want to take a trip :D
@@expatsierra Interesting. You are the first AA woman that I have heard of living in Greece. I've been to Greece and had a very positive experience but the situation with the young college student at the bar in Santorini (also AA) shook me up a but and deterred me from wanting to go back again. I'm glad to hear that you are living your best life there!
Evamarie Solange, I really appreciate your video. I found it by accident and from the title , I thought right away that you would say Italians aren't racist and I expected to say "yeah you are American that's why you don't see it" BUUUT...YOU SPOKE THE TRUTH!!! I grew up in Italy and I am 100% African. The racism I lived there, I've never experienced it here in CA. The fact that California bubble exists is extremely refreshing at it makes me sad because no one should be deciding where to live based on their skin color. A lot of African Americans think there is no racism in Italy because they never encountered it but they don't understand that IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE AMERICANS! Italians tend to consider Black Americans as "cool" "fancy" and africans as wayyyy less than that. So thank you for being able to spot that. Also your name is french so maybe that's another reason why they think you are french. Another reason why they think you are french is because a lot of africans in France are very integrated, have higher social class and can have "office" job while in Italy a lot of African are kept at the buttom part of the social pyramid because as Italians say often they want Italians to stay in control of Italy and don't want Africans to steal their jobs". So a lot of Africans in Italy have the "hustle job" so it's hard to keep having a well kept and maintained look when you work all the time in fabriche or as a cleaner or someone who takes care of elders (with respect to these jobs). So yeah I really wanted to say this because your comment touched me a lot. Stay safe!
I'm glad! I try to be honest and point out what I see. Thanks for your comment and I'm so jealous you're living in Cali! It's my dream to end up there at some point. =)
I’m Black American and I agree 100%. When I was in Italy the treatment between me and the people that were African were like night and day. It is blatant.
Hi, yeah I am African living in Italy for more than 10 yrs and I couldn't agree more about this comment. You are so honest about it and I can write a book about Italians unfortunately negatives. They are the most racist country and it is so much reflected in the society. You will not see immigrants in TV, or working in the army, public offices, banks, politics, ADV, movie, music...... This is b/c Italy is young country as for immigration and they don't have a strong immigration history like France with most of its African colonies. Anyhow, the system will not let you to have this opportunities. This year, I am hoping to leave this country for good. I have been here 13 years still don't have the Citizenship and asked for it 2 months ago and I have to wait for more that 3 years.... Do you see the difficult here?
@@ethydinku2013 yeah I know something about the citizenship thing. I am very sorry you went through this. I want to open an instagram account where people can share their experiences because I apparently some people still didn't think it was "that bad". I will keep u posted. In the meantime, please hold on tight. Know that there is somebody across the globe who knows exactly what you are going through.
I lived in Milan for a year from March 2013 to March 2014. I totally agree with every thing you just said. You are having my exact same experiences and my same conflicted feelings about Italy. What you said about making friends has caused me to appreciate my Italian friends. I am emailing them now to tell them how much I appreciate them “taking me in” and helping to smooth my transition. Thank you for that. Ciao! Michelle
I love Rome, I stayed with a older lady while I was there and she tried to set me up with her sons, she thought I would be a great daughter in law. The men were persistent., but I had a fabulous time.
During my one month stay in Rome I noticed that the men are fond of black American women. You being very attractive will notice that right away. Best wishes!
I've been to Rome and almost moved there myself. I agree with most of your comments, Evamarie. I grew up in London and I struggled with the concept of moving there permanently. I still love a lot about Italy and made some good friends, but it's true that it's not easy. I instead moved to Johannesburg and even here living with Black people there are challenges and difference that one might not expect. Rome is a beautiful experience but everyone's exp will be different. Good video, thanks for the input!
As an African American , my family and I were in Rome in 2019 for vacation , we travel a lot !!! it was uncomfortable the way they treat blacks, the culture is definitely different, obviously we were there to see the amazing historic sights, ie the vatican, Colosseum etc and we had a good time, obviously they know we were Americans, but it's not a place I will visit again and will not recommend you to live or stay!! The economy is not good at all and lots of corruption, and things are not efficient at all. Just stay for 4-5 days and that is enough !!!
@@giavalentina3959 What - are you mad because Black Americans are telling the truth about Italy? Instead of being angry at Italian racism, you're angry at Black visitors... OK.
The economy is not good at all? You're generalizing. Italy is the third most industrialized country among the G7. It depends where you live in Italy. There are plenty of jobs available. Just read any major newspaper and you see the thousands of job offerings. The fact is that most people in Italy only want to work in their own Towns and want to do only certain jobs and not others. You said that you're African American . Well try to find a job in South Carolina or North South Dakota or Maine just to mention a few States and we're talking about the United States. You without the knowledge of Italian and without a trade of course it's not going to be easy to find a job in Italy but there are jobs that you can do and all depends if you're a legal resident with the right to work.
I am a darker hued 6'9" black American male who phenotypically resemble Africans. It is true that people would stare at me and would at times, be rude, until they heard me speaking English and realized that I was American. But overall, my two years living in Trieste e vicino Milano were great.
@VonRyansExpress Sarcasm to make it all not true is probably the wrong way to go about it. Racism is real and we shouldn't make light of it. But there's also statistics that show that some European or more racist than others. It's safe to say that most Eastern European countries are the worst but if we are to name the most racists country in Western Europe, it has to be Italy.
@VonRyansExpress Surely you can consider our much more civilized world we live today. Are you stuck in the past? So again, I reiterate, today...right now Italy is the most racist in Western Europe.
@@atelophobiaasmr663 Italians are some of the most racist people in Europe, especially towards black people. So idk who actually came up with that lie.
I visited Italy several times as a young boy in the mid 70's. You hardly saw a black person in those days. The rude shock was seeing young adults kissing all over the place at bus stops. A very historical and romantic country. Architecture is unique. Beautiful place for tourism
I got stared out so much in Spain. I wasn't mad though. Those men were fine. I had no idea they looked like that or I would have visited sooner lol. Italy next.
A random lady told me once on an airplane...she said Italian men are great lovers but they tend to be unfaithful/ players. She told me to never take one seriously. So you saying take them with a grain of salt makes sense lol.
@@fatso2894 I agree. Some cultures however are more machismo than others...it's almost like being a player is expected. I was married to a narcissist for 20 plus years, found out after the divorce that his zipper had a problem staying up when it comes to other women...so I get that.
Tranquility that’s very true , I met a Italian guy online and he was making me think he liked me meanwhile he had a wife and kids . On Instagram I see a lot of Italian guys with their girlfriends and following half naked women.
I already commented on the video of another black girl saying the same thing about people staring at her... Are you guys sure they stare at you because you are black and not because you are just physically attractive?? We talked a lot about a top model in Italy years ago whose name is Naomi Campbell. And also Afef Jnifen who won Miss Italy competition years ago. They were both considered sex symbols in Italy. And on the point of immigration, you are right when you say that illegal immigration is a real big problem in Italy. But I don't think that anyone when they see you think: "oh she is american, no problem cause she is going to go back home sooner or later". Nah... I just think that people respect you because you are not asking to have a monthly pay and a house without working (which is what illegal immigrants who are supported by money paid by taxpayers usually get). If people work and they conduct their life properly and speak the language, they're treated fairly well, I believe.
Lol if you don’t want to describe it as racism you can definitely characterize it as xenophobia. Not putting it as so kind of gives it a justifiable connotation as if the Italians treating immigrants in a neglectful manner is understandable or relatable. It’s disgusting behavior and you should condemn it as so
Your first youtube! You are brilliant! You helped me a great deal. Now I think I understand why I felt so ignored in Spain for 2 months. I felt so lonely and miserable, plus it was in winter!
I lived outside Napoli/Naples for over a year in the 80's and everyone was soooooo nice to me! In that area there's a naval base where basketball players had access as well so with black players, black marines and sailers there were plenty of blacks there. I got honked at even when I was pregnant and waiting for a bus but that's happened in the States too. And there was a lovely Chinese restaurant outside Naples with the best Jasmine tea, wish I could remember the name of it. It was a blast to live there and travel and see all the sights. No one ever made me feel uncomfortable. And at that time I never thought about racial differences. I find it sad that as a black person you do have a little fear of being hated just because of your skin color. But Italy and England, back in the day were just really kind to me. Thank you for sharing your views.
@@Giorgio_Cerrini bro i am black i lived italy until 18 and them i moved to the uk segregation does not exist. there is no whites or blacks neighbourhoods. racism is rampant though
@@Giorgio_Cerrini bro italy is kinda big just because i didnt see an interracial couple it does mean it does not exist . as i said earlier interracial couple may be between age of 14 to 35
That is true, she is pretty but Italians like to stare simply because your color is different from theirs. Finding friends is also difficult in Italy. I experienced all that.
Black women are not aware how much beautiful they are, I live in Morocco and I have been steering at this subsaharienne dark chocolate woman who take transportation with , she saw me, I didn't have the courage to tell her why, she must think I am racist
zazo job Not at all. In your case, it was a stare from just you. Blackwomen are aware how beautiful they are. In Italy, the moment you enter a place as a blackwoman or man,you find all eyes staring at you throughout your walk. Even after sitting down, you find eyes 👀 stealing glances at you. It is simply because you are tagged as a desperate immigrant from the very start. I am not sure if ever Italians will get used to the black complexion.
It is so sad to see that Rome has changed drastically to what it use to be, in regards to racism. I am an Ethiopian woman, who grew up in Rome in the 90s. Although it wasn't easy for both my single mom and I, we only have fond memories of our time there. As for wanting Italian friends, befriend other foreigners, they normally have a few Italians in their group of friends. But you are so right about being tight with the friends from childhood, still am with mine, even though I live in Canada now. Enjoy your time there.
Love your video! Thank you for being aware and intuitive about ALL the different aspects. And for being to the point in this video without romanticizing everything. Perfect video. And your hair and makeup are gorgeous girl yaaaas!
I am an African from Uganda living in Italy. You mentioned many truths but some points like on racism I thought what you were trying to say is that they are more classists than racists because SIS if they treat other people different because of the colour of their skin (which is what racism is) then they could easily treat you different too because your are black whether your from America or not.
i think they are also very xenophobic towards africans! and have a lot of prejudices towards africans, but definitely act differently towards black americans
noyrad nword yeah it’s crazy because i’m african and i spent a lot of time in eritrea where i’m from, but i was born in the united states and sound american... so they hate me until i start talking 😭
getting friends, from zero to hero is hard everywhere on this planet, I guess. (I'm an Italian in London...). My recommendation is joining groups of local people who share your same hobby/passion: dance classes, art classes, yoga/gym classes, music school, sport team... (you got me). Passions easily connect people, and you're far from your working/business environment, that implies competition and not open sincere honest relations.
I agree with you. Also in Italy we give a different meaning to the world friend , having friends is hard even for us italians because friendships are commitment. Americans calls each others friends even without a real relationship with a person. We have friends and acquantainces(conoscenti) with different expectations in term of friendships.
You have a lovely personality and I appreciate your efforts not to offend the Italians in any way while still remaining truthful and authentic. ...love your look!
Excellent! Such an honest account of your experience there, what you’ve observed, and what we should anticipate. Very informative. Since note: your eye brows are perfection and your complexion is beautiful:)
I think there are two Italies: the big cities (Rome, Milan, Naples...) where everything is difficult, where people are disconnected, where friends are suspicious, where immigrants are relegated; and a rural Italy, with all the small villages, where you are welcomed as a part of a big family, where you can be invited in someone's home for a 6 hours lunch, where your children play with local children in the court under the supervision of the ancient of the village.
I lived in Europe and all I want to say is, what’s stoping you from visiting Africa? Why do some ADOS feel that Europe is the place for them to visit, work, or chill and not Africa. There are numerous cities in Africa more beautiful than Italy try Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Senegal, Gambia and the rest. Italy and Europe is past glory gal.
Good point. I've been living in Europe for over 10 years now. Easy answer for you. She's from the U.S. and infrastructure wise, lifestyle, etc... is more familiar. So it's about developed countries sharing a common way of life. Having said that you still might be right. Most N. Americans black or otherwise will always feel more comfortable in Europe.
Thank you so much for this, literally the most perfect timing!! I'm about to finish year 12 and I'm 90% sure Italy is where I want to study. If you don't mind me asking, when you mentioned having a second job or government/ company job I wondered, what job are you currently working in? And how do I find a job like that. Also how do I join expat groups, or where do I find them? TIA xx
Ahh! I’m glad it could help. I’m teaching right now but the best way to find more corporate or UN jobs is through networking, which is easier to do once you’re in Italy. Everything here is word of mouth but you can also look into positions with major pharmaceutical brands, big 4 agencies (ex PWC, Deloitte ). Also, I found expat groups using Facebook. The best one is Expats in Rome, they have events every week!
@@evamariesolanges4848 AH, sorry for such a belated response!! Thank you for all the information and advice :) I can't wait to start figuring my ish out.
I just have to say I love everything about this video. You covered everything. I studied abroad in Vienna and your reason for living in Rome is literally identical to mine. Hopefully, I can find another black girl that has a similar experience in Vienna to watch. You're also gorgeous!
What i like about this comments, maybe its only my Impression, they are mostly not racist, white peoples comments are much more racist and black people tend to be fair and honest. As an italian i usually expect a lot of racist comments, when it comes to color and religion.
You have to learn the native language wherever you live in order to show people that you have fully embraced the culture and the community. I worked in professional basketball in Germany and yes I’m 6’6” and stood out as a Black man, but the locals really appreciated that I tried to speak to them in German.
Kevin Williams yeah I got women and I was treated exceptionally well. Now I was also a basketball player which didn’t hurt things at all. I actually played with guys who gave up their American passport to become German citizens because they were from Detroit or Cleveland and loved Germany so much better.
I can relate so much with you Im Italian born and raised in Italy and beeing a black girl living hear its so frustrating me and for all the black comunity !!!!! Ps: sorry for my bad english
From what I've heard from the Italian American community, Italians are still very upset from the Moorish (North African) occupation of Southern Italy to this day. There are American movies written by Italian Americans which reference the history.
@@Giorgio_Cerrini 1) There's no such thing as a "black." No group of people or country with that name exists. If you are referring to WEST Africans, they were also present during the Moorish Occupation. The people of Mauritania, Mali and Senegal are part of Moorish history and this is in their records as well. 2) North Africans come from EAST Africans (the land that was originally called "Barbaria" by ancient Romans). Moors were described as originally being extremely dark skinned by Romans and other Europeans. Amazigh were a dark skinned indigenous North African ethnic group just like Nubians. However, they are heavily mixed today due to interactions with Romans, Vandals, Greeks, Arabs, and other European ethnic groups. One million Europeans, primarily from NW Europe were brought to North Africa by Barbary Pirates and are now fully integrated into Amazigh communities. This is why Haplogroup E (an indigenous African haplogroup) can still be found in Southern Europe. The Arab haplogroup is J, not E. 3) afroasiatics.blogspot.com (a history website maintained by a historian and anthropology professor) has plenty of eyewitness accounts from the contemporaries of the Moors. I don't have time to pull them up but you can peruse that website. And, clearly, some Italians DO care about the Moors or they wouldn't make movies that reference them (being upset because they have African blood from the Moorish Era). Italian Americans are RECENT immigrants. They have only been in this country for a few decades to a century at most. They are still Italians and Europeans living in America, regardless. The only indigenous people in America are NATIVE Americans (First Nations people). All others are recent immigrants to this landmass. This is coming from someone who IS First Nations whose family goes back to the Pre-Columbian era on Turtle Island.
@@Giorgio_Cerrini They are still Italians, whether or not you claim them. That's who they are genetically and culturally. They came from Italy and not that long ago either. Most of them can still trace back to the exact villages their grandparents came from and they have cousins in Italy as well.
It is one of the wealthiest Countries in the world, historically it has been the wealthiest for centuries, so what are you talking about? A G7 Member with free education and healtcare and the Second manifacturing in Europe? Whitout even considering life expectancy and House ownership.
@@giulianoilfilosofo7927 Yeah yeah yeah, blah blah blah...I guess that's one of the reason why Italians are so much abroad correct??? Why don't you go say that to a Napolitano Calabrese or Siciliano...? That's exactly what they tryin' to figure out now...lol or better yet, you the one who talked to the migrants prior to their arrival to Italy right...? You told them how much work available, there were in Campania, Puglia, Calabria n Sicilia right? Italy is so rich that she's always been known for being so welcoming to French, Germans n Swiss immigrants correct? Last time I checked, it was the other way around...rather.
@@giulianoilfilosofo7927 You got my point? What I'm saying is that Italy is not Germany, France, Austria or Switzerland...stop acting stupid, you know exactly what Im talking about. People usually don't leave or flee countries that offer great situation economically...we'll both agree on that right?
@@giulianoilfilosofo7927 Plus last time I checked, Italia the country as it is now is still kinda young...i thought that the unification of the country was around 1815-16...if I'm not mistakin'... Anyway, I was talkin' about Italia ( nowadays Italia )...not about Renaissance Firenze...
Why do American Black girls always expect Italy to treat them the same way as America. Italians dont care my dear. You are beautiful to them period. Stop thinking everyone is looking at you skin color when you travel outside of the borders of America.
Very informative. Black American girl here, definitely wanna visit Italy, and it sounds like chances are I'll have a great experience. Thanks for the video sis! 🥰
I've done a video on buying real estate in Sicily. So many questions on racism on my post. I have been treated well when there. BTW they are staring because you are pretty and call that attention. Thanks for sharing!
Nice articulated Video! I lived in Italy for 10 Years and as a Black African Male Worker ,student I think in 1 year your gathered it pretty well..! enjoy your Journey there.. Despite I had great Italian friend of my 20th in Italy, Racism is the reason I moved to Canada and it was the best decision I took..!
If I go into another different country with different culture, I would expect people staring, that’s a no problem for me. What I don’t like though is the racism.
Thank you so much for this info’. Was in Rome and Lecce 4 years ago. Looked really busy and ‘scary’. Launguge barrier was a big prob’. Loved it though 👌🏾. Great video 👊🏾🇿🇦
