I went to Ghana during the year of the return in 2019. It was the BEST decision I have ever made. My fiancé is from Ghana and we plan on purchasing a home and raising our kids there. Ghana is one of the most peaceful welcoming countries.
@Deuteronomy 28-68 . it was fabulous. The food was the best I’ve ever eaten on vacation, besides in Egypt, the people were very friendly, accommodating and kind. The weather was superb, the city was very clean and just about everyone wore their masks. Everything is opened late and I returned weighing if not the same amount, a pound or two less, and I indulged and ate extremely well. I did not restrain myself when it came to the food and a few glasses of wine throughout the day. I truly fell in love and would go back next month for my birthday if it weren’t for the COVID/airport measures. Go if you’ve considered visiting, it’s such a beautiful country!
As a Black American who got the chance to visit Africa for a month last year, I highly recommend any Black American to save up and do the same! And I totally understand that feeling she described of "not feeling Black, just feeling like a person." I feel sooo tempted to move there but I have family and friends here who I can't leave. Maybe one day I'll get out there. Who knows, maybe I'll retire there
@@TriceeBC94 you know what Africans that come here get a job buy a house, pay it off, rent it out, buy a house in Africa for $50-100, buy a new car for $30,000 and live the best life. The homes in certain countries are like a life long land given to you till you die. That means you can't sell the land, but if the govt approves you can renew a contract to forward the land to your children.
Lately, I have been watching videos with peoples that have moved from US to Ghana and I have heard several inspiring stories that have inspired me to at least consider visiting Ghana...there it seem to be a place where there's great possibilities to build and thrive and just be at peace living off grid with nature resources and been among my peoples. God grace have allowed me to grow older and my respective in life have changed; I never know where God may lead me....✌❤🙏🏾
@@Vanessa-mv7xm long term unless the govt changes its not good idea at the moment Ghana is just being robbed of its resources by the jews, and whites pretty much.
Interesting, many Ugandans don't feel safe in Uganda. Not because of racism but because of the political unrest and high level of crime. Ask your Mum to be careful before upping sticks.
What it feels like to be no longer black in society? To just be a human that exist and free to move about not thinking about how you are perceived by others.
@T.S : The Bible states quite lucidly, that: "God is LOVE"!! "He who doesn't LOVE is not of GOD"!! Our history shows, that we have no LOVE for others. An apology alone cannot suffice in resolving the hypocritical actions of a so-called - Christian nation!! 😔
Desperate to be accepted even if it’s by our original oppressors. They sold us off and now they want us to help revive their economy? And why is CBS deleting comments that point this out??
So many Blacks are relocating to Africa -- even immigrated Africans are returning. Things are happening. Africa is abundant in natural resources and the African leaders today are aware of the power of Africa.
@Poison Ivy And not just immigrant Europeans -- Americans whose families have been here for generations are also leaving. The people leaving are of all races, and they are the educated.
Immigrated Africans go back home regularly though..What do you mean 'even'? it's AA that have some sort of weird complex about the continent not immigrants.
@@Lola.185 I say "even," because they came here in search of something better, (whatever that is supposed to be, education, standard of living, etc.). But, they learn that America is not all that many thought. And yes, many Africans return to their countries to visit, and then return to the US. They repatriate to their country for good when they're much older. (I have worked with many of them, and this is what I've observed.) What is occurring to today is they are not waiting until retirement age.
She says she misses the "convenience of American life" ie the infrastructure etc BUT if many more African Americans made the move back home to Ghana then their wealth, expertise and knowledge would bring about the infrastructure improvements and upgrades even quicker. It would then genuinely be something built for black people by black people.
I agree with you. At the same time, as a Ghanaian, I reject the idea that we need others to come “build it better.” That also has a settler mindset to it. I hope others in the diaspora feel they can return home but not with the attitude of “bettering our lives.”
AS AN AFRICAN WHO MOVED TO AMERICA AT A YOUNG AGE THIS BRINGS SMILE TO MY FACE. I MOVED TO AMERICA WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD. I'M 30 NOW AND I HAVEN'T BEEN BACK SINCE. I MISS AFRICA SO MUCH. JUST THE FREEDOM, PEACE OF MIND AND BEING IN CONTACT WITH NATURE IS SO REFRESHING. HOPEFULLY I GET TO GO BACK SOON 🙏🏿
I went to Benin and Nigeria back in 2010 on a last minute whim with a college friend and it was a sense of peace I didn’t know I need. You are… just yourself. No hyphen, no buts, no footnotes. Just a true glimpse of yourself as just another human, woman, young person with a collection of thoughts and feelings. Rather than always unconsciously looking at yourself through the gaze of a separate people. Without gazing back through a barbed fence. No longer an other but simply lost in the crowd. The experience of being a majority. An introverts paradise.
@@Lior26 right? I love how comments like this guy’s shows the brainwashing of ppl. He prob thinks everyone is starving in Africa and lions are running around everywhere. US and all major European countries are not corrupt lmao. They’re the most corrupt and have the most control to make you think otherwise.
@@popsarah7805 I'm enjoying working under a platform that brings good return in my life and I've been making my weekly returns without stress all in cryptocurrency
I was thinking she is financially well off and I bet her money goes farther in Ghana. That is something to consider to. It's like when people retire they move to less expensive states.
@@Fiftycents50 its temporary..they all come back within 2-3 generations. Realize there is no loan system in neo-colonial Africa. So we go abroad to get cash and come back to build businesses. End neocolonialism and we will have a loan system & thus not go abroad to get cash. Duhhhhhhh
@@kreativeforce532 kinda interesting what you said. Made me kinda think. Loan system for 2-3 generations. I like that. Thing is I did the same with my parents home country. Vietnam. Grew up here In Los Angeles and moved there a couple of years ago. Have a home in both countries now and live in between countries. With technology where it is, why limit yourself to residing in just 1 country.
There were lots of black americans who tried this in the 60 & 70s too. Most came back because even though they were black, Ghana and other west African nations were still foreign countries to them. It's not like being African is only about skin color. There's a multitude of languages, cultures, customs, traditions. If you move there, you don't just become a native. You're an American expat.
True as an African I feel no connection to any black American, no offense. In my country we have more than 10 different cultures concisting of majority black people. Blacks in America are Americans, not African, I'm sorry.
I know American descendants of the Continent love Ghana, I hear of many that go temporarily and do not come back Mos Def got lost after his card expired, but everyone not going to adjust right away, and some people are so Americanized they won't fit in, you go there being able to accept change of a different lifestyle, especially if you're programmed in America for that way of life!!!
Exactly and they try to live out this fantasy. Rarely do they last because a lot of them cant play the victim any more and realize that the system is SO different. I hope it works out for them anyway
As a Nigerian who lives in America, I totally understand that feeling. Whenever I visit home, there is a certain feeling of genuineness you feel around other people . Both those who know you, and those who don't know you. If someone doesn't like you in Nigeria, it is CERTAINLY NOT because of the color of your skin, but because of the content of your character. As a black person in any town Africa, you will NEVER have to consciously or unconsciously justify your presence to anyone or at any time of the day .
I love this. I hope for a couple of things. 1. Stay safe out there 2. Don't create a new community. Melt in with your Ghanaian brothers and sisters 3. Embrace the culture 4. Share your stories. The good and the not so good.
what do you mean don't create new communities if you can create new and better communities and still mingle with the local population that's the idea way to go.
Good advice. Don't try to make America in Ghana. Value and learn the beauty of the Ghanian people and their culture. Loving people are everywhere and so are the Takers. Be safe and smart traveling anywhere.
I have a close friend who spends several months a year in Ghana and dreads coming back to the US each time. I’m going to ask her to take me with her so I can see what it’s like over there. But despite being an American, this country has never accepted or welcomed me. I’m hoping that will be different in Africa or another country.
In Africa no one will even notice if you are African American, we all look the same others might even speak with you in local languages thinking you are from there.
@@sct4040 Imagine if all of yuo can come to Africa with all your dollars, skills, knowledge and African resources on the other hand we can build a poweful continent in the world.
This was powerful. So many black Americans don't even realize the freedom of mind, body, and spirit that is to be enjoyed. A freedom that allows you to exist without being labeled as other. In this country we're not only dealing with generational trauma but we are also dealing with a lot of emotional and mental scars that we carry with us from day to day and it manifests in many ways that affect our lives.
@@prestonanonuoso5508 I wish more black people would think like this and take pride in our homeland. You don't often hear black Americans or black Caribbeans talking about vacationing or visiting Africa but when you look at tourist videos online of Africa's tourist locations you see a bunch of European people who I suspect are there for sex tourism. How is it that white people recognize all that Africa has to offer but black people that are not from the continent fail to recognize it?
I wonder what it would feel like to be a viewed as a woman. Not a "black" woman. As soon as the pandemic is over, I'm going to book a trip to Ghana and find out.
Do you research and find out exactly who your Ancestors were and travel there to reconnect. I’m an adult of Jamaican heritage and by doing basic research, discovered my ancestors are the Akan ppl of Ghana and the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria and Cameroon. I’m now studying their ancient culture and beliefs prior to the influence of Christianity and Islam. Our indigenous African beliefs. Good luck.
@@Kaakyirejossy that’s great. Yeah I’m only now as an adult finding out who I am and learning about Akan and Igbo culture to honor my ancestors. I wish I could know if I’m specifically Ashanti or Fante, etc. but my ancestors life played out differently than yours depriving me of that. At least I know something now vs. nothing at all. I try to tell as many ppl of African descent to discover who they really are to begin the healing that’s needed for our ppl in the Americas (North, Central and South). They took our indigenous spirituality from us bc they knew that was our strength. It’s time to reconnect. Thanks sister.
We moved to Africa years ago. We have made foundations in 2 countries. Have been in Uganda almost 4 years. Can't imagine permanently living in America again. We are happy and at peace while building amazing businesses
That's beautiful to hear once you're business minded the African continent is the best place for you. Welcome on the continent beautiful people let do business and work together.
I really hope for them to have the best in life, it's a big culture shock, a big move, and I really hope everything works out amazingly for them. Sending love and prayers.
@Timothah Molone Lol you are an African, go to israel and tell them you are not African but Hebrew and see their shock on you. Wherever you go around the world the first image they see about you is African whether you like it or not. You are an African born in America, hebrew is not a race
I was born and raised in South Carolina in 1986 to Nigerian parents lived most of my life in the states(father left when I was 4)never knew my culture and was constantly getting in trouble. In 2002 my mother made a decision to send me to Nigeria to live for 3yrs, and when I saw for myself how beautiful Africa was(I even went to high school out there) and how dope my culture was it gave me a better overstanding of who I was as a person....to whom ever is reading this lemme say that it's a huge difference when you live/ Immerse yourself in your mother land then just going to visit 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Sounds like a movie. Oops, I already saw one on Netflix. Some of us in the USA are already home! Uhm, Netflix should make a movie about that: All of the so called African Americans are not African. They are aboriginal people in the Americas. Just like Australia mate.
@@Kwuazi_productions Every blk man in the US should visit Africa for an extended period. It would help them realize they come from something very strong and very special.
They gotta learn it first and it don’t start with us just being slaves! For us to learn our history we have to research long and hard. Black people Learn your history and they’ll never forget. Our real history is beautiful
@@camrhonalexander384 All African Americans are Black but not every Black American is African or considers themselves just African. In other words not every Black person in America is African american (Like how Nigerian immigrants in America would more likely identify with Nigerian-American rather than African American). Culture differences is the reason.
Im not black, but I'm rooting for them in Ghana, sometimes life in the USA is not what people (foreign countries) think it is, people just need try to find happiness, I hope they can make Ghana a great successful country. People are stronger together, if everyone can get on same page, happiness is a real possibility.
Well if you’re smart or talented then America is definitely the best place for you. Most of people who leave the US are not the most talented or competitive
I remember the 1st time I traveled outside of the United States when in the Navy. We went to a country that was predominantly black. It's hard to explain the freedom and safety that you feel as a black man from the US when amongst other people that look like you. I wasn't worried about racist cops, being looked at differently because of my color. Didn't have to scope out bars, restaurants etc. out to make sure no skinheads, racist biker gangs or a parking lot full of confederate flags hanging off the back of trucks before I enter. I don't think most white people realize what black people have to go through just to make simple decisions for dinner, drinks etc.
@@WillieFungo Not worried about what they think, trying to avoid any unnecessary conflict. Yes, I have a right to walk into a place of business with all that (confederate flags in the parking lot, etc.) going on but why would I? That's like a mouse drenched in milk, doing the macarena down a soultrain line full of hungry alley cats.
I am coming home to Africa. It is my ultimate goal for the next 5 years. I am so excited about the decision, and my next 2 years are all in effort to find my rest there. I am so happy for those of us who has made the move. It is very encouraging. I am ready to bring my talents and gifts to Mother Africa, wherever The Holy Spirit leads me.
@winstonwolff feel free to let us know when we can help you pack european. You're not from here either. You stole this land after genociding my native sisters and brothers and then you enslaved those left and then did the same to POC.
@Rufus Lloyd oml your privilege is showing sm. this is GENERATIONAL trauma. it's a connection to one's heritage that makes this emotional and her strength in wanting to go back and look into her roots is moving. don't downplay someone's emotional journey for personal growth just because you lack the capacity to seek it out yourself. the amount of people of color facing hostility due to their race in America is astronomically more than you'd think.
@Rufus Lloyd you sound angry and triggered by what others personally feel and experience in their daily lives. You should get over yourself, find your own inner peace, and stop worrying about how others feel and where they decide to move.
The US really needs more African American mental health professionals. I hope she is still available online for counseling. I hope Ghana is good to her and others who have moved there. Feeling at home and safe is very important. ☘️❤️
" She's also living her absolute best life in Ghana. " I wonder if she dropped her US citizenship. If she truly hates the US, why does she still rely on clients from the US ?
@@bobroberts2371 why do you care? Narcissist, much? For someone who never cared that blacks were suffering from racism. She has every right to do as she please. Don't worry about her, worry about your economy crashing.
@@tanoki24 I care because she is demonizing US citizens. Does she have the right to demonize the US but still benefit from the rights afforded to a US citizen? Want to leave? Fine however, you can bet that if things fall apart in Ghana, she will be running back to the safety of the US, . . . and her place of privilege.
@@ilovethegame12 yeah it’s funny through the years they had different initiatives such as jobs as well as land for any diaspora but the West of never advertised. These all started because Ghana’s first president attended school in the u.s and actually saw the civil rights movement in action lol
@@ohemaa_ang what’s the policy for mixed people? Can you immigrate if you’re mixed, half, a quarter black? Obviously anyone could go through a citizenship process but does the diaspora only pertain to people with 100 percent African heritage or just anyone relatively dark who claims Africa?
@@markrogers1786 what you on about. No one is counting what percentage you have. If you have African blood in you, you claim your space. No one cares what percentage of blackness you have.
I've relocated to Ghana as a nomad because I didn't feel america was my home. I live a simple life now with just the necessities I need like a cell phone, internet, and electricity. I feel some people need too much (materialistic) and aren't open minded to the possibility of Africa and that's ok. It's not for everyone.
I would love to move away from the U.S. and live a simple life. We're still being enslaved by forcing jabs for jobs to pay bills and keep the rich man rich!!
Derrick Sumpter Jr. Ghana and all of Africa is changing fast and soon you will have all the luxury found in the west without all the discrimination and baggage.
300 calls per day and 5,000 settled… and that’s just those who can afford to move or even consider it. The vast majority of us would have left if we could. Congrats to those who have made it out .
you can always save up some money everytime you get a paycheck from your job a lot of these blk americans that are moving there are not wealthy they are poor just like me
@@abby-a assuming that you have a job. Most may not be wealthy but I can assure you, they are of the upper middle class and far from poor. They have careers and businesses that allow them to remain employed remotely or are able to own/develop/invest in businesses in Ghana.
There are more Africans wanting to settle in America than there are black Americans willing to go live in Africa. Opportunity and proper institutions are things almost non existent in most of Africa. You will still be mistreated by police as long as you're not part of the ruling political class
@@Ty-em8yc Its possible, is she telecommuting to the U.S., or is she actually a therapist in Ghana? Most of the country is so poor. If the injustices here made her leave, wait till she sees the corruption and injustices there.
@@Ladylovebug26 check out videos from the achaempong family. They just moved to the Netherlands but they have tons of Ghana footage: markets, malls, furniture stores, apartment shopping, etc
Wow, if CBS mornings is going to continue bringing us deep meaningful stories like this, I'm gonna have to turn on notifications. I would much rather hear about this than repeated stories about trump all day from the other "news" outlets. These kinds of heartfelt stories are what matter. I really feel her emotion and now I'm thinking myself about Ghana...
Nope, they just want to own our story. We been repatriating for decades. It's just growing now. Isn't it what we kept hearing: Go back to Africa. Now we found out we should have never been ashamed of that reproachful insult.
@@happyfree5845 can you elaborate on the indigenous American natives = black? There are certainly black natives but never saw those identities used interchangeably. Thx, genuinely curious. ✌️
Exactly! He wasn’t paying attention at all…The young lady said she now just feels like a PERSON! He just answered his own question..What are WE doing to not make THEM…that alone speaks volumes!
@@MissEmpresss He even claimed ownership by saying "we". He knew of the uneven playing field in all fields especially the financial aparthaid that they run here where almost all businesses and commercial buildings in every Main Street is owned by them while many of us remain the low wage workers.
This really hurt my heart. I love America and I know that while I think most people are kind, I know there is bad. I really hope she finds the comfort and peace of home in Ghana. Looks like a beautiful country.
@@krokodilpil8335 Folks you are missing the point, it is not about Ghana or Nigeria? It is about that sense of belonging where you live! Is that too hard to understand?
My daughter is part Ugandan . My daughter lived over in Africa with her father's family for 3 months. She came straight back to America and never looked back. The culture and way of doing things are contrastly different. Just make sure its truly for you before anyone relocates to places in Africa.
Your post won't be popular with the far left anti-white crowd, but it's the truth. My neighbor is from Ghana and she says she would never go back because of the massive corruption there and here she has endless opportunities. Interestingly she doesn't complain about having to look over her shoulder. Wonder why?
@F K I’m not sure why you think I’m running. I simply made a choice to find happiness. Based on your comment, you speak from a place of privilege that does not allow you to truly understand race and race relations in their totality in America. But thanks for your comment. Be well.
Not every country in Africa is conducive to the African American mindset. Find where there are people of your own are before you return. Secondly it's best to go in groups. Not just by yourself. But the truth is whether you realize it or not. You all will have to come back sooner or later.
Ghana opening their doors is smart. We have a very well educated population. I would hate to lose a single citizen but I can't blame anyone who leaves when they feel unwelcome in their own country. Heart wrenching. I hope they find the acceptance and love they seek. I am glad she feels better.
Pick any citizenship? Lol theuy should apply and get approved properly. What if the African countries don't have place for immigrants? Also not all black people are same. There are thousands of ethnic, regional tribes and groups in Africa. SA is not in a good place right now. I maybe wrong though.
As a Caribbean national, i got emotional just looking at this video, knowing what my people went through. America is trying but there is a lot that needs to be done and African nations need to do better to attract talent from the African-Global diaspora.
@George Khan i know you made this comment cause you wanted attention but your ignorance is so evident all i want to say is learn non white washed history - although i know you won't take my advice.
Is Ghana safe and stable? Just wondering because I know a lot of countries in Africa are in civil war but I know a lot of places are safe as well like Lagos and South Africa. Would it be a good place to visit as a tourist?
Africa is for Africans and that is the promised land. Africa is future generation and those who want to move to Africa is yet. Europe and America is already occupied
I went to Belize several years ago and when I was there it felt like home. Even till this day a part of me still remembers the clear blue ocean, people who look like me and the sense of peace.
Wow this is beautiful 🥰 once you get out of the US you start to realize how beautiful life can be. To experience a different culture that’s awesome. I’d probably just move back to Mexico 🤍
Mario Selva ... after reading these racist comments I don't blame you, Mexico is beautiful and so are you ... hopefully haters one day will eat themselves up from the inside
I'm happy for her and her journey throughout her life that led her to this relocation. I certainly hope that she gets to visit Accra because it appears to be Absolutely Divine!!! What a beautiful, brave and bold woman!! 😍🙌
@Mexican Joker If you’re really Mexican, you’re trying too hard to be white! You’ll never be accepted. But keep playing the part, it’s entertaining for sure!
We as immigrants to the USA don’t realize the generational trauma that African Americans suffer. It was not until I went to college and studied the history of the USA that I was forced to confront the horror. That’s the main reason the republicans are fighting against the teachings of this country’s “Original Sin”.
Immigrants have different outlooks of America, for you it maybe the so called “Original Sin” but for others it’s an escape from the horrors of their ancestral homelands. To look for a new lease on life rather than staying focused on the past. If you’re so bent on hating America you can always feel free to look elsewhere for refuge and work. America is by no means perfect in any aspect, but I’m not going let you put her down in that light. Despite what this country has done to my grandma’s people and it’s controversial rocky history, I love America with all her flaws. 🇺🇸 🦅 🪶
@@bryanitza-chulopez1658 Did you decide to just skip over everything said in the video? The commentator is saying immigrants like to think America has no flaws but is shocked to find out it has a racist past that still hasn't acknowledged its wrongdoing. As a matter of fact, immigrants are the main targets of racist attitudes and hate, but they have no hatred of the US. In fact, they are patriotic and American than some natives. Criticizing an aspect of American society doesn't mean you hate America. Just by reading your last name ("Lopez"), I know you come from an immigrant background as well and probably have your own opinion about what you don't like about the US that needs to be improved, but somehow you separate yourself from the others simply because you may have been born here? In the end, we're all immigrants and have immense respect and love for the US, but when there is something wrong in our society, we shouldn't just sit quiet and let things be because we're considered "second class citizens" because of our immigrant status. Again, this sounds extremely xenophobic and that is the nature of your response to nic ford.
And what did you gain from confronting the horror? Or in other words, what were the pros (and cons, if any) from this education that in your mind is that which the republicans don’t want taught and is above and beyond what has historically been taught in k-12 schools?
@@bryanitza-chulopez1658 Bryan, I bet you wouldn't tell Jewish people they're dwelling on the past when they speak of the anti-Semitism they have faced here and abroad! Or maybe you care to tell that mess to the South Americans who have had to bury their children because they were denied adequate medical care as they were kept in cages by border patrol. Your response is what's wrong with America. You believe telling the truth about history is putting this country down. Well "bubble boy", we're here to tell it and there isn't anything you can do about it! You want to gloss right over what, in your words "is by no means, in anyway perfect" about America, when you don't even know the true "controversial, rocky" history of the US, or its current oppressive policies. All the lies about its history have you believing the original sin is "so called" as if it never occurred and the ramifications of such aren't still benefitting whites, while oppressing brown people. How dare you tell someone they're bent on hating America, they're focused on the past, when those horrors you say immigrants have come to America to escape are some of the same horrors Americans of African descent (and melanated people in general) experience in this country daily. What does your foolish diminishing of the sacrifices your ancestors made, to have access to their inalienable rights, have to do with Americans of African descent acknowledging their trauma? You sound like a fool who voluntarily refuses to learn from examining the past. The hubris of your ignorance is so appalling, You are more than welcome to take a one way trip to the moon! We don't need you procreating and infecting more people with your retrogressed way of thinking. Evolved people understand that analyzing and critiquing behaviors are a means to improving them, but let me not encourage you to "focus on the past".
@@SI29222 I'd be interested to know what "in your mind" is taught about African American, Native American, Latino American, Asian American history in grades K - 12 across this nation today that is such a factual, adequate reflection that the calls for improvement aren't necessaey.
As an African and part Ghanaian I think its great and I understand what AAs are saying. But from my and probably other Africans perspective you can't deny there is a privilege attached to going back. 1. AAs are looking for opportunity as well as comfort which means what for Africans? Are we also part of that plan? 2. somehow don't think most of these people give up their US citizenship or would expect their children to take Ghanaian citizenship. And im sure they are also not going to live like an average working class Ghanaian. So of course it's great when you are in that more advantaged position. For people from developing countries the opposite is generally not an option. To even get to America on any kind of visa is a mission. I would still take American (or some other western countries) citizenship over my home countries if I had a choice to be honest. Doesn't mean I'd not be connected to home but having western citizenship is a privilege that is GREAT to have! It's a lot easier to get most developing country citizenships if you are coming with money (TBH) which may not be all that much in the States etc. than to get American citizenship! So as hard as it is AAs PLEASE don't give that up once you move! I am still trying to make it to the UK, North America etc. and I've BEEN studying working etc because opportunities in my field are limited (science). And my parents once lived in the UK but came back because they were looking at opportunities for their lives (as well as us as children, but not as adults). My brother is in the States and it would be much more difficult and diverse in his career if he was back home (he's in tech). So consider all sides please and think of what options you're giving your children.
This is so sad. I completely understand why you would want to leave but imagine what America would be like without African Americans? The music, the food, the culture, African Americans ARE America. Edit: I want to apologise and say of course this also includes hundreds of years of free labor through enforced slavery. African Americans literally BUILT America. Without African Americans would the constitution really reflect reality? The Civil Rights Act is why women have equal rights, LGBTQ+ community have rights, disabled etc. African American resilience has helped America become the more equal country it is today, but we still have a long way to go.
It's a sad day when you hear that any race is moving out of America and back to a country they have never lived before nor speak the language, all because they want out of America that bad!... 😔
Notice the choice of places filmed? The same old distortion of Africa as a poor and undeveloped continent. And this piece was meant as a positive spin on a way out for an endangered people .
True i mean the journalist herself (Debra) lived in South Africa most of her life, and why didnt she show Accra as a whole where people can see that we live normal life like any other places in the world. But im glad that social media is here to correct that, their propaganda is dying day by day.
@Martin Dzomley-Mensah How is it a distortion if the places are real and if 95% of the country looks the way it was depicted here? Perhaps you're just uncomfortable with the reality?
@@tvs9978 You may be blind or act blind to the agenda of the Western media, but I can categorically affirm you it has nothing positive to say about development in Africa. The real purpose of this news was to encourage African Americans going to the continent. Showing unpaved road has a diabolical effect on those it was directed towards. And that scene even may have not been short in Ghana.
@@martindzomley-mensah9913 and you are blind to reality and your own bias. It would be a distortion for them to show ONLY the 5% developed parts of Accra which is not even 1/4 of the country. At some point, Ghanaians need to be honest with themselves regardless of whatever biases may exist in the media.
@The Joke of Africa first of all Accra doesn't have a skyline so your point is moot . And are you saying the only way to show a city is to show the skyline? Talk about a westernized mindset
If she was looking over her shoulder as she say & she was what they call successful, just think what a person who is less successful is going thru, also if a less successful person wanted to make the move how would they afford it
These people can move because they were privilege in a country they hate. Now they're gonna take all that wealth to another country were they will look down on the people of another country.
I wonder how many people that have left the US have relinquished their US citizenship. Is she willing to cut all ties to the US including her online practice? Does Ghana open their arms to the shooters in say Chicago?
@@yeerrr2726 If a person hates the US so much that they have left, should they still retiain the rights , privileges , and protections of the country that they have left? Do you want your tax $ going to support such a person that will return only when the country they went to falls apart?
I’m a 65 yo white American male and I flew to Accra by myself this summer for two weeks. I had the best vacation in my life. The people are welcoming, the country is exciting and full of youthful energy, and that Twi accent is as beautiful to hear as it is difficult to sometimes understand. I’m stopping next year on my way to Kilimanjaro. I may even retire there eventually.
welcome to East Africa Rick, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, beautiful accommodating will surround you upon your retirement, am from Kenya, and Africans will do anything for a visitor. A visitor is viewed as a blessing. As you retire be blessed, enjoy the food, the sun, the lack of few things you are used to etc. Our forefathers never had gadgets as we have in the century, but we are more bored than them, tells you something about us. God bless you too.
Don't be surprised you get the treatment that black people in the west get. Many left the west hoping not to see any Western again. PTSD is real. But if you a decent fellow, you will be cool anywhere.
@@writingac8956 Kenya is a multi-ethnic society, inclusive of thousands of people born there who have South Asian ancestry. Leave western/American racist attitudes where they are
I live in Houston, and we have a HUGE west African community here. Many Ghanaians have moved here to build their lives, and have had great success. Ironic!!!
I don’t think it’s the success she left the country for though. She left because of the trauma. She was successful here, but she didn’t feel safe/happy.
when US diseases start to creep up on you and your community, keep track of them. It happens slowly. If my mom hadn't moved back home, she would have died in a US nursing home. Instead, she went back, got off her thyroid meds, and spent a healthy 80 to 90 yrs. It happens really slowly. Just keep track of it, so it doesn't get you when you are older.
As soon as I can convince my husband to leave this dreadful place, we're out of here! I will miss my family and friends, but peace and true freedom is priceless. I have no loyalty to this country.
No please don't!!!...you black Americans, don't have a clue of what is going on in Africa. Africans aren't free themselves. Corruption is everywhere in Africa. It's not because Africa is a continent full of blacks that Africans live in peace. There's no peace in Africa. (I'm African myself)
Death is good must describe what you are feeling when you know that what you are saying is a lie and that you cannot stop the rise that is going on in Africa. It is not healthy living with your delusion.
This story is not about “people of color.” This story is specifically about Black Americans who are decedents of African slaves. The general term “people of color” is not accurate for this story.
‘People of colour’ always sounds silly to me. Like, everyone has a colour - none of us are translucent. Also it seperates the world into ‘white people’ and ‘everyone else’, which maybe reinforces systemic racism’s basic assumption that white people are intrinsically different/ better? I dunno. Just feels weird to me.
I agree. I'm not a fan of the whole "people of color" expression. I feel that it waters down our experience and allows people who haven't been through it with us to piggyback off our suffering and benefit from whatever progress we have created. "People of color" don't seem to be allies with black people so they have their own struggles and we have ours. It would be great if we could all be allies but it's simply not the case.
When you see where the men and women were kept, the horrible cell for resistors, and are told that you are literally standing on the excrement that was deposited by the enslaved Africans who had nowhere else to go, it makes that horrible history come to life. And then walking through the Door of No Return as they did, is just heartbreaking.
As an missionary for 18 months in the Philippines, I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb. I would joke that I was a T-Rex in a herd of sheep because I was so tall! I always had to be on alert, and was constantly reminded of how different I was from the beautiful people I was living amongst and working with. I didn’t want to leave, but it was such a relief when I got back the USA because I no longer was “othered.” I imagine that’s a small portion of what black US citizens feel like when they go to those countries- they no longer stick out, and their different life experiences and physical appearance no longer are an elephant in the room during conversations. I hope that one day the US will be a place where any person of color or creed will feel safe and welcomed. We’ll never get there if we aren’t willing to put aside our pride, and listen to the thousands of our citizens who are demanding that we look at ourselves, and our culture in the mirror.
Yea I definitely broke down in Cape Cost castle it was just too much. Ghana feels like a second home. I met amazing people and was grateful that I was even able to afford to go. I felt like a human. No pressures, no being reminded of my blackness, no questioning if I was being treated unfairly because of the color of my skin. Everything wasn’t perfect but it was beautiful. The people were calm, even when things may have been chaotic. It’s a vibe. You should go. This is your sign.
I visited Ghana and it was amazing… There’s a place for US… visit Ghana Yalll… we need that liberation and experience as African Americans .. heritage & lineage!!
The first time I arrived in Israel, I felt a similar feeling of being at home and at peace. I thought of all my family members who were sent to their deaths in Germany and Austria who never had a chance to truly feel welcomed and at home.
@Lovely_Day Present day Israel is not even the biblical Israel. I wonder how long it is going to take people to realize who the true Israelites are. People have not even noticed that they call themselves Israeli and not Israelites. They know that they are imposter, but the truth will be revealed. Most of us know who the Israelites are and the truth will be revealed to the entire world soon.
@Lovely_Day You are a citizen by a default and that is the difference. No black person from the US had ever been deported yet out of any African nation. Just bring yourself end of story. The Israeli you had tagged is living on a stolen land made possible by zionists for only zionists imposters believing to be Hebrews.
I’m first generation Nigerian American on my mother’s side and I completely understand how she feels. I plan on moving my son overseas in a few years. I’m already selling stuff and moving to working online.
I am with you sis…I am first generation Kenya American on my father’s side and I am looking to do the same as you. You’ve got this, you will prosper and do exceedingly well! 🌹
I totally relate, there is a peace when you're surrounded by your own people, where you're just another person in a crowd. It's nice for me to go back to the reservation and submerge myself in my culture, language and customs. As Ikče-wičaša (an Indigenous person) I may not love the history, but leaving is not an option.
He can not see the injustices all around him. The fact that all major businesses and commercial buildings on all Main Streets of the US belonging to mostly caucasians doesn't bother him or to him, that's the way it should be and black people should be ok with it and life should go on as usual?
In fairness, although 5,000 black people have moved from the USA to Ghana, in that same time period (1967-2020) 3 *million* black people have moved from Africa to the USA. So really he should have been saying: "We must be doing something right, if millions of black people would willingly choose to live in our white-majority country instead of staying in their own black-majority country."
still in the land of our captivity, but the time of us being here is almost over!!!! soon we will be back in the land of our fathers! the 2nd exodus is near HALLELUYAH!!!!!!
@@nghtwtchmn129 Affirmative action would have never been implemented if discrimination wasn't at an all time high. Free school lunches? That's all you got lice head?
@Edit Name And victim Olympics may not work in your country but being a coward does. You people can't even stop outsider's from coming in and taking over all your resources. So if I were you I would be silent about another group of people. You are NO BETTER!
Agreed, live and and let live, if you wanna move to another country god bless. But America belongs to black American just as much as white Americans. Don’t be fooled by the culture war.
Visit the several African countries, slavery was in existence across the African continent before Europeans got involved to drive the occupation of the U.S. Don’t be afraid of venturing out of the U.S. Ghana isn’t the sole African country African Americans have repatriate back too. There’s Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda also.
Nas said this on his latest album "If Chappelle moved to Ghana to find his peace then I'm rollin..Where the service always roamin', I'm packin' my bags and goin'..It's a challenge in that, it's a balancing act....Visit beautiful places that's more out here than the trap" "
I agree with you Alex Diamond. Yes America has it problems that "NEED" to be fixed. I'm happy for this woman but if this becomes a trend. It will make African Americans look weak. Our past leaders fought for our rights/freedom that we have today. We need to do the same for our future generations.
Wow, so powerful. I went last year with a group of ladies and we had an amazing time. Now, I'm returning and taking more people with me in a few days. I will bring more people each year.
That’s a great point. But it’s propaganda they (media/euro-American governments) have to keep most people believing that there is no there. That way it helps those who have no idea continue to believe the hype of the stereotype.
What bad side are you talking about? Her journey back to Africa was deeply tied to her wanting to reconnect to her origins. Showing the castles (dungeons) was appropriate to show in this instance. If you have never been to Cape Coast or Elmina, you would not understand. As far not showing Accra, with its many western amenities, and as much as I love Accra, it does not provide the same transcendental feeling or experience as Cape Coast/Elmina. The sounds of the ocean at nighttime for me is spine tingling. Accra, for me, does not compare in that regard.
That's exactly how I feel. I love when she said it all depends how you feel in the country. As an Asian I really don't want to live here in America. I think it's just a good place to visit but not to live. I hate how my grandparents or my parents are treated just because they can't speak English very well. Americanscould at least be helpful and just try to help seniors or parents who have limited English. Because that's what Asians would do in Asia.
...uh you do realize that the vast majority of the anti-Asian abuse in America comes from one demographic in particular? It's not an "America" thing as much as it is a... "certain demographic" thing.
@@hejiranyc are you Asian? And if you are where do you live in America? I have lived in America since 1977. So I'm an old man. I lived in many states across America and traveled to almost every state in America. I speak on behalf of my experience well as many Asian friends. In Asia you don't see people attacking foreigners. In Asia you don't see people setting foreign elders on fire or stabbing foreign children. It's unheard of in Asia. When I take my mother to the bank or the village in my community you don't understand how rude these people are. You don't experience these things only have any "idea" about these kind of issues. The healthcare system in this country as well as the judicial system is so corrupt. And so unprofessional.
@@ethereallioness Pick your country of choice and do a deep research about the do and don't in there. Many americans failed to move abroad because they were seriously underestimate the immigration rules that were applied on their destination country.
They are trying to, even my family was asked for out one 10million but lots of Ghanaian turn them down!! Land is not for sale especially to foreigners! Not again!! That land will be in my family forever!
Welcome back on the continent sis if you're tired with racism remember the African continent is here for you once again welcome. The continent is available to people who want to connect with their roots.
We are not all Africans. We were never from Africa. However, I love Africa, but it is not home. And every county has its issues; it is not just America. The whole world is tribal.
@@superafrikanmedialabs8237 Tell me how you are going to buy land in Africa? In many African countries, foreigners can only lease the land. Now, if you are an African, then that’s another story.BTW, I am an aborigine, not an Indian. We don’t smoke peace pipes.
One thing I noticed being in Africa was that I wasn’t black. I was just a person, existing without racial constraints and prejudices.
Well that's the advantage of homogeneous populations
Like Japan, Scandinavia etc.
No immigrants in these countries.
@@TheAlchemist1089 yeah but those countries are poor
@@wickedhouston5538 Japan and Scandinavia are poor?
@@TheAlchemist1089 yeah. poor like mexico and canada
@@wickedhouston5538 improve your general Knowledge
I went to Ghana during the year of the return in 2019. It was the BEST decision I have ever made. My fiancé is from Ghana and we plan on purchasing a home and raising our kids there. Ghana is one of the most peaceful welcoming countries.
thats amazing I wish you guys the best of luck sis
May God bless you lovely gueen, Ghana is home, and peaceful
Awesome looks amazing there but I would need to scout homes that fit me but in sure I can get over it.
God bless you. I wish you boundless happiness and prosperity ❤️
Akwaaba
It’s not just Ghana, Black Americans are choosing to live as ex-pats all around the world.
Just got back from Portugal two weeks ago after visiting for the first time and am seriously doing the research to move there within the coming year!
@@Empress1014_ Go for it!
@Deuteronomy 28-68 . it was fabulous. The food was the best I’ve ever eaten on vacation, besides in Egypt, the people were very friendly, accommodating and kind. The weather was superb, the city was very clean and just about everyone wore their masks. Everything is opened late and I returned weighing if not the same amount, a pound or two less, and I indulged and ate extremely well. I did not restrain myself when it came to the food and a few glasses of wine throughout the day. I truly fell in love and would go back next month for my birthday if it weren’t for the COVID/airport measures. Go if you’ve considered visiting, it’s such a beautiful country!
@@joehinds29988 yeah, well they aren't very bright.
@@joehinds29988 you’re expecting logic and reasoning from unreasonable and illogical people lmao.
As a Black American who got the chance to visit Africa for a month last year, I highly recommend any Black American to save up and do the same! And I totally understand that feeling she described of "not feeling Black, just feeling like a person." I feel sooo tempted to move there but I have family and friends here who I can't leave. Maybe one day I'll get out there. Who knows, maybe I'll retire there
This is exactly why I feel I can't move. I have family and I know they wouldn't be down to moving. Maybe one I hope
@@TriceeBC94 you know what Africans that come here get a job buy a house, pay it off, rent it out, buy a house in Africa for $50-100, buy a new car for $30,000 and live the best life. The homes in certain countries are like a life long land given to you till you die. That means you can't sell the land, but if the govt
approves you can renew a contract to forward the land to your children.
@@TriceeBC94 yes please move! You must come here and expereince it for yoself with yo peopels
Lately, I have been watching videos with peoples that have moved from US to Ghana and I have heard several inspiring stories that have inspired me to at least consider visiting Ghana...there it seem to be a place where there's great possibilities to build and thrive and just be at peace living off grid with nature resources and been among my peoples.
God grace have allowed me to grow older and my respective in life have changed; I never know where God may lead me....✌❤🙏🏾
@@Vanessa-mv7xm long term unless the govt changes its not good idea at the moment Ghana is just being robbed of its resources by the jews, and whites pretty much.
My mom has had enough and is moving to Africa. She just got back from a 3 week scouting trip to Uganda. She was so happy and at peace there.
LoL, bye bye
No. Tell your mom to do not go back there. Stay in the U.S
The tribal fighting going on in Africa is ridiculously ridiculous. She's better off staying here and fight instead of running
Interesting, many Ugandans don't feel safe in Uganda. Not because of racism but because of the political unrest and high level of crime. Ask your Mum to be careful before upping sticks.
My mom has not made a decision it was a scouting trip. She went to check it out and will likely visit a few more countries before making her decision.
What it feels like to be no longer black in society? To just be a human that exist and free to move about not thinking about how you are perceived by others.
@T.S Listen to what the woman in the video and what this poster is saying. I think you misunderstood.
@T.S where did you get that?
@T.S : The Bible states quite lucidly, that: "God is LOVE"!!
"He who doesn't LOVE is not of GOD"!! Our history shows,
that we have no LOVE for others. An apology alone cannot
suffice in resolving the hypocritical actions of a so-called -
Christian nation!! 😔
Warning you are still being perceived and judged....😏its just for other things
Desperate to be accepted even if it’s by our original oppressors. They sold us off and now they want us to help revive their economy? And why is CBS deleting comments that point this out??
She went and told her deceased love ones that she GOT OUT! She made it back! She made it home!
That brought tears to my eyes!
Me too!!! Tears and chills🥰
Me too😪
ME TOO!!! MMMAAANNN I felt that in my soul when she said that!!!
That was powerful...
That was the most touching part of the story for me. Letting them know she was ok now😭😭
So many Blacks are relocating to Africa -- even immigrated Africans are returning. Things are happening. Africa is abundant in natural resources and the African leaders today are aware of the power of Africa.
@Poison Ivy I can understand why.....this country has been on the decline for several decades now.
@Poison Ivy And not just immigrant Europeans -- Americans whose families have been here for generations are also leaving.
The people leaving are of all races, and they are the educated.
Yeah man go back to Africa and build your home because this great country showed you how
Immigrated Africans go back home regularly though..What do you mean 'even'? it's AA that have some sort of weird complex about the continent not immigrants.
@@Lola.185 I say "even," because they came here in search of something better, (whatever that is supposed to be, education, standard of living, etc.). But, they learn that America is not all that many thought.
And yes, many Africans return to their countries to visit, and then return to the US. They repatriate to their country for good when they're much older. (I have worked with many of them, and this is what I've observed.) What is occurring to today is they are not waiting until retirement age.
I've been to Ghana twice. I understand why people move there. The social experience is soothing.
Ghana is number one peaceful country in the whole Africa, l love my brothers and sisters from diaspora AA ,l love them soo much
@@jeffreykofikarikari762WE LOVE YOU TOO 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤣🤣🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💕
She says she misses the "convenience of American life" ie the infrastructure etc BUT if many more African Americans made the move back home to Ghana then their wealth, expertise and knowledge would bring about the infrastructure improvements and upgrades even quicker. It would then genuinely be something built for black people by black people.
I agree with you. At the same time, as a Ghanaian, I reject the idea that we need others to come “build it better.” That also has a settler mindset to it. I hope others in the diaspora feel they can return home but not with the attitude of “bettering our lives.”
@@havingaparty21 I'm black American and I agree with you
@@havingaparty21 Liberia being the perfect example of settler mindset that ruined it.
that's a very good point if black American celebrities would use there money for places in African your idea would probably work
@@focusedchick I'm white and I agree with him!!!
She’s leaving behind the pain of America in her past. She’s going to achieve a peace not felt for generations.
How you figure?
Peace like her family knew before black Ghanians sold them to Europeans??
LMAO, . . . .and the poverty and the linquistic, cultural isolation.
Black people feel free in África
Good riddance!!!
AS AN AFRICAN WHO MOVED TO AMERICA AT A YOUNG AGE THIS BRINGS SMILE TO MY FACE. I MOVED TO AMERICA WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD. I'M 30 NOW AND I HAVEN'T BEEN BACK SINCE. I MISS AFRICA SO MUCH. JUST THE FREEDOM, PEACE OF MIND AND BEING IN CONTACT WITH NATURE IS SO REFRESHING. HOPEFULLY I GET TO GO BACK SOON 🙏🏿
What's stopping you from going home?
@@japhya0378 hard to go back when you moved to the states with your family. Planning to go back for a visit soon. I miss it there a lot
@@sniper7ize I get it, but you're 30 years old now.
@@japhya0378 haha I know. But I wanna make it a family trip cause idk a lot of ppl there rn. Going with the fam will be fun
@@sniper7ize Well, whenever you go back, I hope you have the time of your life. Happy 2023
A proud west African who loves our beautiful black American people.❤️❤️❤️😘🇱🇷🇺🇲🇳🇬🇯🇲🇨🇩🇭🇹🇬🇭😜🇰🇪🇨🇲🇨🇬🇸🇴
Love you back!🙂💕💕💜✊🏿
✊🏿
We love y’all too
Good!!! Take all the men!!!!
Thank you king ... Can't wait to relocate there
❤❤❤❤❤❤
I went to Benin and Nigeria back in 2010 on a last minute whim with a college friend and it was a sense of peace I didn’t know I need. You are… just yourself. No hyphen, no buts, no footnotes. Just a true glimpse of yourself as just another human, woman, young person with a collection of thoughts and feelings. Rather than always unconsciously looking at yourself through the gaze of a separate people. Without gazing back through a barbed fence. No longer an other but simply lost in the crowd. The experience of being a majority. An introverts paradise.
Omg...it sounds so beautiful....
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That sounds like a feeling I need.
Very powerful words. Thank you for posting.
A Black person doesn’t need to go to Africa to be part of a majority. There are islands in the Caribbean that are majority black.
Africa has huge potential, just needs to improve the government corruption
Honey that's almost everywhere
True. Govt corruption everywhere let’s keep it real. They just make you think there’s not you sheep 🐑
@@mik7564
Emphasis on "almost."
The US has a ton of government corruption. They just do a good job of hiding it is all.
@@Lior26 right? I love how comments like this guy’s shows the brainwashing of ppl. He prob thinks everyone is starving in Africa and lions are running around everywhere. US and all major European countries are not corrupt lmao. They’re the most corrupt and have the most control to make you think otherwise.
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Wish her the best and hope she lives a peaceful, prosperous life.
I was thinking she is financially well off and I bet her money goes farther in Ghana. That is something to consider to. It's like when people retire they move to less expensive states.
@@tomv5988 true. But on the flip side tons and tons of Ghanaians are leaving Ghana for America or Europe.
@@Fiftycents50 its temporary..they all come back within 2-3 generations. Realize there is no loan system in neo-colonial Africa. So we go abroad to get cash and come back to build businesses. End neocolonialism and we will have a loan system & thus not go abroad to get cash. Duhhhhhhh
@@kreativeforce532 kinda interesting what you said. Made me kinda think. Loan system for 2-3 generations. I like that. Thing is I did the same with my parents home country. Vietnam. Grew up here In Los Angeles and moved there a couple of years ago. Have a home in both countries now and live in between countries. With technology where it is, why limit yourself to residing in just 1 country.
I agree 🙏🏿
There were lots of black americans who tried this in the 60 & 70s too. Most came back because even though they were black, Ghana and other west African nations were still foreign countries to them. It's not like being African is only about skin color. There's a multitude of languages, cultures, customs, traditions. If you move there, you don't just become a native. You're an American expat.
True as an African I feel no connection to any black American, no offense. In my country we have more than 10 different cultures concisting of majority black people. Blacks in America are Americans, not African, I'm sorry.
Yeah I don't understand how these Americans can live in another country. I can never imagine living in India. I'll always be seen as an outsider
I know American descendants of the Continent love Ghana, I hear of many that go temporarily and do not come back Mos Def got lost after his card expired, but everyone not going to adjust right away, and some people are so Americanized they won't fit in, you go there being able to accept change of a different lifestyle, especially if you're programmed in America for that way of life!!!
Exactly and they try to live out this fantasy. Rarely do they last because a lot of them cant play the victim any more and realize that the system is SO different. I hope it works out for them anyway
@@NadiasCloud what do you mean “ play the victim“?
As a Nigerian who lives in America, I totally understand that feeling. Whenever I visit home, there is a certain feeling of genuineness you feel around other people . Both those who know you, and those who don't know you. If someone doesn't like you in Nigeria, it is CERTAINLY NOT because of the color of your skin, but because of the content of your character. As a black person in any town Africa, you will NEVER have to consciously or unconsciously justify your presence to anyone or at any time of the day .
Amen 🙏🏾
Bye-bye 👈🏻
are you sure an Igbo would not have to justify his presence in a Fulani village?
I love this. I hope for a couple of things.
1. Stay safe out there
2. Don't create a new community. Melt in with your Ghanaian brothers and sisters
3. Embrace the culture
4. Share your stories. The good and the not so good.
Beautiful ❤
So well said!
@Black Magic you can't embrace everything.Gotta keep some good vibes of where you come from coz no society is 100% perfect.
what do you mean don't create new communities if you can create new and better communities and still mingle with the local population that's the idea way to go.
Good advice. Don't try to make America in Ghana. Value and learn the beauty of the Ghanian people and their culture. Loving people are everywhere and so are the Takers. Be safe and smart traveling anywhere.
I have a close friend who spends several months a year in Ghana and dreads coming back to the US each time. I’m going to ask her to take me with her so I can see what it’s like over there. But despite being an American, this country has never accepted or welcomed me. I’m hoping that will be different in Africa or another country.
In Africa no one will even notice if you are African American, we all look the same others might even speak with you in local languages thinking you are from there.
Come to the land that has no hate, you are welcome
Chinese Americans are beginning to feel the same way. We were never fully accepted, always a second class citizen.
@@sct4040 Imagine if all of yuo can come to Africa with all your dollars, skills, knowledge and African resources on the other hand we can build a poweful continent in the world.
@@mogomotsi6595 I think that person is Chinese
This was powerful. So many black Americans don't even realize the freedom of mind, body, and spirit that is to be enjoyed. A freedom that allows you to exist without being labeled as other. In this country we're not only dealing with generational trauma but we are also dealing with a lot of emotional and mental scars that we carry with us from day to day and it manifests in many ways that affect our lives.
Instead of being a low ranking rich person in America, you could be a high level Rich person in Africa.
@@prestonanonuoso5508 so true
@Timothah Molone Exactly. But not all Black Americans are Hebrews. So maybe some of these people are going back to their home.
@Matthew Harrup Fake news why? Because you can't relate?
@@prestonanonuoso5508 I wish more black people would think like this and take pride in our homeland. You don't often hear black Americans or black Caribbeans talking about vacationing or visiting Africa but when you look at tourist videos online of Africa's tourist locations you see a bunch of European people who I suspect are there for sex tourism. How is it that white people recognize all that Africa has to offer but black people that are not from the continent fail to recognize it?
I wonder what it would feel like to be a viewed as a woman. Not a "black" woman. As soon as the pandemic is over, I'm going to book a trip to Ghana and find out.
Do you research and find out exactly who your Ancestors were and travel there to reconnect. I’m an adult of Jamaican heritage and by doing basic research, discovered my ancestors are the Akan ppl of Ghana and the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria and Cameroon. I’m now studying their ancient culture and beliefs prior to the influence of Christianity and Islam. Our indigenous African beliefs. Good luck.
@@S_C_ you come from such rich history and culture . I’m an Akan too, Ashanti to be precise .🥂🥳
@@Kaakyirejossy that’s great. Yeah I’m only now as an adult finding out who I am and learning about Akan and Igbo culture to honor my ancestors. I wish I could know if I’m specifically Ashanti or Fante, etc. but my ancestors life played out differently than yours depriving me of that. At least I know something now vs. nothing at all. I try to tell as many ppl of African descent to discover who they really are to begin the healing that’s needed for our ppl in the Americas (North, Central and South). They took our indigenous spirituality from us bc they knew that was our strength. It’s time to reconnect. Thanks sister.
@@S_C_ you’re welcome 😊
"Karibu nyumbani"....welcome home
We moved to Africa years ago. We have made foundations in 2 countries. Have been in Uganda almost 4 years. Can't imagine permanently living in America again. We are happy and at peace while building amazing businesses
That's beautiful to hear once you're business minded the African continent is the best place for you. Welcome on the continent beautiful people let do business and work together.
I hope all black people move to Africa and find the peace you did.
@@leboyemichael4733 Absolutely true
@@gj1234567899999 Its something I cant find the words for. You have to feel it.
Ok rich boy.
I really hope for them to have the best in life, it's a big culture shock, a big move, and I really hope everything works out amazingly for them. Sending love and prayers.
This is Ghana ua-cam.com/video/Lq8GRzgH6Mo/v-deo.html
Most definitely.
We should have invested in duel citizenship long ago.
@Timothah Molone Lol you are an African, go to israel and tell them you are not African but Hebrew and see their shock on you. Wherever you go around the world the first image they see about you is African whether you like it or not. You are an African born in America, hebrew is not a race
@Timothah Molone Are you not African American? Lets start here
I was born and raised in South Carolina in 1986 to Nigerian parents lived most of my life in the states(father left when I was 4)never knew my culture and was constantly getting in trouble. In 2002 my mother made a decision to send me to Nigeria to live for 3yrs, and when I saw for myself how beautiful Africa was(I even went to high school out there) and how dope my culture was it gave me a better overstanding of who I was as a person....to whom ever is reading this lemme say that it's a huge difference when you live/ Immerse yourself in your mother land then just going to visit 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Sounds like a movie. Oops, I already saw one on Netflix. Some of us in the USA are already home! Uhm, Netflix should make a movie about that: All of the so called African Americans are not African. They are aboriginal people in the Americas. Just like Australia mate.
@@hadessahf3549 agreed
@@Kwuazi_productions Every blk man in the US should visit Africa for an extended period. It would help them realize they come from something very strong and very special.
Where are you now tho? USA???
@@MsSANDRA1024 yes
Black People Never Forget Your History No Matter Where You're On Earth🌎
They gotta learn it first and it don’t start with us just being slaves! For us to learn our history we have to research long and hard. Black people Learn your history and they’ll never forget. Our real history is beautiful
@@sheenashanta1205 Isn't your real history selling other Africans to Europeans as slaves?
@@sheenashanta1205 You have a tribal mentality
@@lindaminton not easy as It sounds...what about the many that were kidnap and sold by other tribes,and those who were captured from wars?
@@lindaminton what a close minded statement. You have no idea what @Sheena Shanta's history is.
“Home is not a place - it’s a sense of feeling welcomed, belonging.”
I love how theyre referred to as “black americans” in this context and “african americans” everywhere else
Good catch!
The question is what does that mean..??
Confusing to me. We should have simple defined terms for black Americans from US and African immigrants.
@@camrhonalexander384
All African Americans are Black but not every Black American is African or considers themselves just African. In other words not every Black person in America is African american (Like how Nigerian immigrants in America would more likely identify with Nigerian-American rather than African American). Culture differences is the reason.
@@marixcx This isn’t true either. All black Americans are Africans. But not all black people share the same ethnicity.
Im not black, but I'm rooting for them in Ghana, sometimes life in the USA is not what people (foreign countries) think it is, people just need try to find happiness, I hope they can make Ghana a great successful country. People are stronger together, if everyone can get on same page, happiness is a real possibility.
Well if you’re smart or talented then America is definitely the best place for you. Most of people who leave the US are not the most talented or competitive
@@MJMilano7 Bad take.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Beautiful message
I remember the 1st time I traveled outside of the United States when in the Navy. We went to a country that was predominantly black. It's hard to explain the freedom and safety that you feel as a black man from the US when amongst other people that look like you. I wasn't worried about racist cops, being looked at differently because of my color. Didn't have to scope out bars, restaurants etc. out to make sure no skinheads, racist biker gangs or a parking lot full of confederate flags hanging off the back of trucks before I enter. I don't think most white people realize what black people have to go through just to make simple decisions for dinner, drinks etc.
They don't care either, so stop worrying about what they think and live your life.
@@WillieFungo Not worried about what they think, trying to avoid any unnecessary conflict. Yes, I have a right to walk into a place of business with all that (confederate flags in the parking lot, etc.) going on but why would I? That's like a mouse drenched in milk, doing the macarena down a soultrain line full of hungry alley cats.
@@WillieFungo your Africa videos are nice!
@@ErikMoody Thanks brother!
It's the same everywhere you goof I'm sure your not gonna go walking into a snake den or a house of cut throat to get a sandwich
I am coming home to Africa. It is my ultimate goal for the next 5 years. I am so excited about the decision, and my next 2 years are all in effort to find my rest there. I am so happy for those of us who has made the move. It is very encouraging. I am ready to bring my talents and gifts to Mother Africa, wherever The Holy Spirit leads me.
GOOD LUCK!
You are welcome 🇬🇭
Best of luck to you, And any others like yourself. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can help you pack.
@winstonwolff feel free to let us know when we can help you pack european. You're not from here either. You stole this land after genociding my native sisters and brothers and then you enslaved those left and then did the same to POC.
Something is changing all across the world. I feel a shift afoot.
Been saying this since 2017.. A paradigm shift indeed.
Ok sheep
Yeah yeah
@Rufus Lloyd oml your privilege is showing sm. this is GENERATIONAL trauma. it's a connection to one's heritage that makes this emotional and her strength in wanting to go back and look into her roots is moving. don't downplay someone's emotional journey for personal growth just because you lack the capacity to seek it out yourself. the amount of people of color facing hostility due to their race in America is astronomically more than you'd think.
@Rufus Lloyd you sound angry and triggered by what others personally feel and experience in their daily lives. You should get over yourself, find your own inner peace, and stop worrying about how others feel and where they decide to move.
The US really needs more African American mental health professionals. I hope she is still available online for counseling. I hope Ghana is good to her and others who have moved there. Feeling at home and safe is very important. ☘️❤️
She is definitely available online. She's also living her absolute best life in Ghana. @Kelly
" She's also living her absolute best life in Ghana. " I wonder if she dropped her US citizenship. If she truly hates the US, why does she still rely on clients from the US ?
@@bobroberts2371 why do you care? Narcissist, much? For someone who never cared that blacks were suffering from racism. She has every right to do as she please. Don't worry about her, worry about your economy crashing.
@@tanoki24 I care because she is demonizing US citizens.
Does she have the right to demonize the US but still benefit from the rights afforded to a US citizen? Want to leave? Fine however, you can bet that if things fall apart in Ghana, she will be running back to the safety of the US, . . . and her place of privilege.
@@bobroberts2371 Check your narcissism before you talk.
What an amazing woman. Hopefully the entire country prospers. Also, the tourism minister has a huge heart and is very smart!
That castle is the most haunted building I have ever stepped foot in. The walls scream. Hundreds of years of man's inhumanity to man.
Lord, yes. I don't know that I can ever go back there.
My aunt went (a Jamaican). She said she cried so many angry tears and people actually got physically sick and threw up.
Umm actually Ghana has been open to all Black Diaspora since their independence in 1957… so pls let’s get that straight.
From a Diasporan who just landed in Ghana.... I want to say... WE want to say.... thank you...
First time from you hearing of that and Im 44 years old
@@ilovethegame12 yeah it’s funny through the years they had different initiatives such as jobs as well as land for any diaspora but the West of never advertised. These all started because Ghana’s first president attended school in the u.s and actually saw the civil rights movement in action lol
@@ohemaa_ang what’s the policy for mixed people? Can you immigrate if you’re mixed, half, a quarter black? Obviously anyone could go through a citizenship process but does the diaspora only pertain to people with 100 percent African heritage or just anyone relatively dark who claims Africa?
@@markrogers1786 what you on about. No one is counting what percentage you have. If you have African blood in you, you claim your space. No one cares what percentage of blackness you have.
I've relocated to Ghana as a nomad because I didn't feel america was my home. I live a simple life now with just the necessities I need like a cell phone, internet, and electricity. I feel some people need too much (materialistic) and aren't open minded to the possibility of Africa and that's ok. It's not for everyone.
I would love to move away from the U.S. and live a simple life. We're still being enslaved by forcing jabs for jobs to pay bills and keep the rich man rich!!
Derrick Sumpter Jr. Ghana and all of Africa is changing fast and soon you will have all the luxury found in the west without all the discrimination and baggage.
@@jeffmason2691 I 100% agree
@@rlight7666 you don’t have to work lol, you are addicted to feeling secure and not taking risks
@@mr16325 Everyone must work, whether you define it by another name, it's all work, at least for sustenance.
300 calls per day and 5,000 settled… and that’s just those who can afford to move or even consider it. The vast majority of us would have left if we could. Congrats to those who have made it out .
you can always save up some money everytime you get a paycheck from your job a lot of these blk americans that are moving there are not wealthy they are poor just like me
@@abby-a assuming that you have a job. Most may not be wealthy but I can assure you, they are of the upper middle class and far from poor. They have careers and businesses that allow them to remain employed remotely or are able to own/develop/invest in businesses in Ghana.
There are more Africans wanting to settle in America than there are black Americans willing to go live in Africa. Opportunity and proper institutions are things almost non existent in most of Africa. You will still be mistreated by police as long as you're not part of the ruling political class
Yes, seems like the best way is if u have some kind online business or job to be able to support yourself🤔
@@TheMuchatha you're one of the few making sense in this comment section.
As a Blackman, I feel exactly how she feels in Ghana 🇬🇭 right here in America 🇺🇸.
She’s happy and I’m happy for her.
I do wish to visit Ghana someday.
You should move there. I say that in a good way.
Visit or relocate
@candyburgess2547 she said she feels comfortable in America.
Please do I can help you
What a loss to America this wise young woman is. We should have cherished her and those like her.
no, shut up and let them go! Literally as many as possible.
@@villagemagician1320 why so angry, there goes that devil, your heart beats lava not blood. may the good Lord bless you🙏
She is probably in a honeymoon period, I'm thinking it won't last.
@@Beadle553 why can't she just be happy there
@@Ty-em8yc Its possible, is she telecommuting to the U.S., or is she actually a therapist in Ghana? Most of the country is so poor. If the injustices here made her leave, wait till she sees the corruption and injustices there.
Ghana is a movement. We are developing soo quickly. By the way you see how the reporter did not show any the beautiful side of Ghana.
Yeah I peeped that and know nothing of Ghana.. I’m sure it has more beauty than that!
They are all haters. They never thought any good can come from Africa.
Yeah she didn't though
@@Ladylovebug26 check out videos from the achaempong family. They just moved to the Netherlands but they have tons of Ghana footage: markets, malls, furniture stores, apartment shopping, etc
@@nlibby5549 I will thanks!
Wow, if CBS mornings is going to continue bringing us deep meaningful stories like this, I'm gonna have to turn on notifications. I would much rather hear about this than repeated stories about trump all day from the other "news" outlets. These kinds of heartfelt stories are what matter. I really feel her emotion and now I'm thinking myself about Ghana...
Nope, they just want to own our story. We been repatriating for decades. It's just growing now. Isn't it what we kept hearing: Go back to Africa. Now we found out we should have never been ashamed of that reproachful insult.
@@patriciarambert9261 u so right about that
LOL, this story is buffoonery, Indigenous American Indians AKA black never run away, they stay and fight.
@@happyfree5845 can you elaborate on the indigenous American natives = black? There are certainly black natives but never saw those identities used interchangeably. Thx, genuinely curious. ✌️
CBS is owned by Robert Johnson, maker of the Johnson and Johnson Vaccine. Just FYI
"What are we doing wrong, that makes them NOT feel welcomed in America." He was being facetious!
BS
Exactly! He wasn’t paying attention at all…The young lady said she now just feels like a PERSON! He just answered his own question..What are WE doing to not make THEM…that alone speaks volumes!
Y’all breathing
@@MissEmpresss He even claimed ownership by saying "we". He knew of the uneven playing field in all fields especially the financial aparthaid that they run here where almost all businesses and commercial buildings in every Main Street is owned by them while many of us remain the low wage workers.
@Godwin Ok man don't lie
Powerful! My husband and I made the move as well. Glad we did. #Ghana #MotherLand
Be welcome lovely gueen, Ghana is home, and your motherland
This really hurt my heart. I love America and I know that while I think most people are kind, I know there is bad. I really hope she finds the comfort and peace of home in Ghana. Looks like a beautiful country.
You say you love America, but does America really love you?
I'm definitely purchasing a home in Africa within the next 5 years
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Goals! Good to put intentions in the universe...you can do it
Only Est
You need a help mate
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I want to as well, I don't feel like I will ever purchase a home in America. I already know l can in Africa :)
"I made it out of here. I made it back" - That gave me chills.
How does she know Ghana is the original region. Maybe it was Nigeria or something.
@@krokodilpil8335 I guess we'll never know. It's a start
@@krokodilpil8335 Folks you are missing the point, it is not about Ghana or Nigeria? It is about that sense of belonging where you live! Is that too hard to understand?
@@marjoriedelores6805 Africa is a pretty big place. Might as well live anywhere then since home is where your heart is.
She’s reading a great book “The body keeps score!”
Yes!!!! Research epigenetics
I just saw that! Amazing book
The body does keep score, even through generations.
My daughter is part Ugandan . My daughter lived over in Africa with her father's family for 3 months. She came straight back to America and never looked back. The culture and way of doing things are contrastly different.
Just make sure its truly for you before anyone relocates to places in Africa.
Your post won't be popular with the far left anti-white crowd, but it's the truth. My neighbor is from Ghana and she says she would never go back because of the massive corruption there and here she has endless opportunities. Interestingly she doesn't complain about having to look over her shoulder. Wonder why?
Everyone’s experience is different. Africa is not for everyone. I wish everyone finds peace and happiness wherever they find it.
@F K I’m not sure why you think I’m running. I simply made a choice to find happiness. Based on your comment, you speak from a place of privilege that does not allow you to truly understand race and race relations in their totality in America. But thanks for your comment. Be well.
Excellent commentary.
Not every country in Africa is conducive to the African American mindset. Find where there are people of your own are before you return. Secondly it's best to go in groups. Not just by yourself. But the truth is whether you realize it or not. You all will have to come back sooner or later.
Ghana opening their doors is smart. We have a very well educated population. I would hate to lose a single citizen but I can't blame anyone who leaves when they feel unwelcome in their own country. Heart wrenching. I hope they find the acceptance and love they seek. I am glad she feels better.
Honestly African Americans should be allowed to pick a citizenship on any African country they want! I think my country SA should do the same!
Exactly! Suspicious how they only promote Ghana
Pick any citizenship?
Lol theuy should apply and get approved properly.
What if the African countries don't have place for immigrants?
Also not all black people are same. There are thousands of ethnic, regional tribes and groups in Africa.
SA is not in a good place right now. I maybe wrong though.
How about the colonizers go
@@sarahcooper8478 The colonizers MUST go!
Africa will never reach its full potential otherwise
@@sarahcooper8478 And 'colonizers' include the chinese.
They must go too.
As a Caribbean national, i got emotional just looking at this video, knowing what my people went through. America is trying but there is a lot that needs to be done and African nations need to do better to attract talent from the African-Global diaspora.
I concur.
Africans need to get out of the colonial Caribbean also. Your governments are puppets for the UK
America is not trying to do anything but replay slavery
They should all come to their natural home of Ghana. We can't wait to welcome them.So excited to see them coming home.
@George Khan i know you made this comment cause you wanted attention but your ignorance is so evident all i want to say is learn non white washed history - although i know you won't take my advice.
Yes!!!!
Is Ghana safe and stable? Just wondering because I know a lot of countries in Africa are in civil war but I know a lot of places are safe as well like Lagos and South Africa. Would it be a good place to visit as a tourist?
I’m sooooo excited to see them going back home too!!!!!!
Africa is for Africans and that is the promised land. Africa is future generation and those who want to move to Africa is yet. Europe and America is already occupied
I went to Belize several years ago and when I was there it felt like home. Even till this day a part of me still remembers the clear blue ocean, people who look like me and the sense of peace.
Wow this is beautiful 🥰 once you get out of the US you start to realize how beautiful life can be. To experience a different culture that’s awesome. I’d probably just move back to Mexico 🤍
Nothing stopping you besides your laziness and stupidity.
Back to Mexico okay good luck in the 3rd world adios amigo 😉
Mario Selva ... after reading these racist comments I don't blame you, Mexico is beautiful and so are you ... hopefully haters one day will eat themselves up from the inside
Mexico is gorgeous
You should don’t know why you ever left?
I'm happy for her and her journey throughout her life that led her to this relocation. I certainly hope that she gets to visit Accra because it appears to be Absolutely Divine!!! What a beautiful, brave and bold woman!! 😍🙌
I live in Accra
I’m thrilled for the 5,000 Americans who relocated. Dealing with the hate in the US is too much. Congratulations.
@Mexican Joker
If you’re really Mexican, you’re trying too hard to be white! You’ll never be accepted. But keep playing the part, it’s entertaining for sure!
@@edmundooliver7584
Which also faces racism in this country.
@Mexican Joker
Lol, I’m not black. 😂
We as immigrants to the USA don’t realize the generational trauma that African Americans suffer. It was not until I went to college and studied the history of the USA that I was forced to confront the horror. That’s the main reason the republicans are fighting against the teachings of this country’s “Original Sin”.
Immigrants have different outlooks of America, for you it maybe the so called “Original Sin” but for others it’s an escape from the horrors of their ancestral homelands. To look for a new lease on life rather than staying focused on the past. If you’re so bent on hating America you can always feel free to look elsewhere for refuge and work. America is by no means perfect in any aspect, but I’m not going let you put her down in that light. Despite what this country has done to my grandma’s people and it’s controversial rocky history, I love America with all her flaws. 🇺🇸 🦅 🪶
@@bryanitza-chulopez1658 Did you decide to just skip over everything said in the video?
The commentator is saying immigrants like to think America has no flaws but is shocked to find out it has a racist past that still hasn't acknowledged its wrongdoing. As a matter of fact, immigrants are the main targets of racist attitudes and hate, but they have no hatred of the US. In fact, they are patriotic and American than some natives.
Criticizing an aspect of American society doesn't mean you hate America. Just by reading your last name ("Lopez"), I know you come from an immigrant background as well and probably have your own opinion about what you don't like about the US that needs to be improved, but somehow you separate yourself from the others simply because you may have been born here? In the end, we're all immigrants and have immense respect and love for the US, but when there is something wrong in our society, we shouldn't just sit quiet and let things be because we're considered "second class citizens" because of our immigrant status. Again, this sounds extremely xenophobic and that is the nature of your response to nic ford.
And what did you gain from confronting the horror? Or in other words, what were the pros (and cons, if any) from this education that in your mind is that which the republicans don’t want taught and is above and beyond what has historically been taught in k-12 schools?
@@bryanitza-chulopez1658 Bryan, I bet you wouldn't tell Jewish people they're dwelling on the past when they speak of the anti-Semitism they have faced here and abroad! Or maybe you care to tell that mess to the South Americans who have had to bury their children because they were denied adequate medical care as they were kept in cages by border patrol. Your response is what's wrong with America. You believe telling the truth about history is putting this country down. Well "bubble boy", we're here to tell it and there isn't anything you can do about it! You want to gloss right over what, in your words "is by no means, in anyway perfect" about America, when you don't even know the true "controversial, rocky" history of the US, or its current oppressive policies. All the lies about its history have you believing the original sin is "so called" as if it never occurred and the ramifications of such aren't still benefitting whites, while oppressing brown people. How dare you tell someone they're bent on hating America, they're focused on the past, when those horrors you say immigrants have come to America to escape are some of the same horrors Americans of African descent (and melanated people in general) experience in this country daily. What does your foolish diminishing of the sacrifices your ancestors made, to have access to their inalienable rights, have to do with Americans of African descent acknowledging their trauma? You sound like a fool who voluntarily refuses to learn from examining the past. The hubris of your ignorance is so appalling, You are more than welcome to take a one way trip to the moon! We don't need you procreating and infecting more people with your retrogressed way of thinking. Evolved people understand that analyzing and critiquing behaviors are a means to improving them, but let me not encourage you to "focus on the past".
@@SI29222 I'd be interested to know what "in your mind" is taught about African American, Native American, Latino American, Asian American history in grades K - 12 across this nation today that is such a factual, adequate reflection that the calls for improvement aren't necessaey.
As an African and part Ghanaian I think its great and I understand what AAs are saying. But from my and probably other Africans perspective you can't deny there is a privilege attached to going back.
1. AAs are looking for opportunity as well as comfort which means what for Africans? Are we also part of that plan?
2. somehow don't think most of these people give up their US citizenship or would expect their children to take Ghanaian citizenship. And im sure they are also not going to live like an average working class Ghanaian. So of course it's great when you are in that more advantaged position. For people from developing countries the opposite is generally not an option. To even get to America on any kind of visa is a mission. I would still take American (or some other western countries) citizenship over my home countries if I had a choice to be honest. Doesn't mean I'd not be connected to home but having western citizenship is a privilege that is GREAT to have! It's a lot easier to get most developing country citizenships if you are coming with money (TBH) which may not be all that much in the States etc. than to get American citizenship! So as hard as it is AAs PLEASE don't give that up once you move! I am still trying to make it to the UK, North America etc. and I've BEEN studying working etc because opportunities in my field are limited (science). And my parents once lived in the UK but came back because they were looking at opportunities for their lives (as well as us as children, but not as adults). My brother is in the States and it would be much more difficult and diverse in his career if he was back home (he's in tech). So consider all sides please and think of what options you're giving your children.
This is so sad. I completely understand why you would want to leave but imagine what America would be like without African Americans? The music, the food, the culture, African Americans ARE America.
Edit: I want to apologise and say of course this also includes hundreds of years of free labor through enforced slavery. African Americans literally BUILT America. Without African Americans would the constitution really reflect reality? The Civil Rights Act is why women have equal rights, LGBTQ+ community have rights, disabled etc. African American resilience has helped America become the more equal country it is today, but we still have a long way to go.
America has treated people of color badly.
@@Yandel21ableify not only. Eastern Europeans and Southern Europeans were discriminated too.
It's a sad day when you hear that any race is moving out of America and back to a country they have never lived before nor speak the language, all because they want out of America that bad!... 😔
@@_A4A America will be Venezuela 2.0
We need to leave this place...the violence we have endured at the hands of this country speaks for itself
Notice the choice of places filmed? The same old distortion of Africa as a poor and undeveloped continent. And this piece was meant as a positive spin on a way out for an endangered people .
True i mean the journalist herself (Debra) lived in South Africa most of her life, and why didnt she show Accra as a whole where people can see that we live normal life like any other places in the world. But im glad that social media is here to correct that, their propaganda is dying day by day.
@Martin Dzomley-Mensah How is it a distortion if the places are real and if 95% of the country looks the way it was depicted here? Perhaps you're just uncomfortable with the reality?
@@tvs9978 You may be blind or act blind to the agenda of the Western media, but I can categorically affirm you it has nothing positive to say about development in Africa. The real purpose of this news was to encourage African Americans going to the continent. Showing unpaved road has a diabolical effect on those it was directed towards. And that scene even may have not been short in Ghana.
@@martindzomley-mensah9913 and you are blind to reality and your own bias. It would be a distortion for them to show ONLY the 5% developed parts of Accra which is not even 1/4 of the country. At some point, Ghanaians need to be honest with themselves regardless of whatever biases may exist in the media.
@The Joke of Africa first of all Accra doesn't have a skyline so your point is moot . And are you saying the only way to show a city is to show the skyline? Talk about a westernized mindset
If she was looking over her shoulder as she say & she was what they call successful, just think what a person who is less successful is going thru, also if a less successful person wanted to make the move how would they afford it
These people can move because they were privilege in a country they hate. Now they're gonna take all that wealth to another country were they will look down on the people of another country.
I wonder how many people that have left the US have relinquished their US citizenship. Is she willing to cut all ties to the US including her online practice? Does Ghana open their arms to the shooters in say Chicago?
@@bobroberts2371 she doesn’t have to bob, I say she keeps taking Americans money & spend it in Africa …. WHY NOT? You sure won’t stop her 🤣🤣
#wokedreamsx100
🔥🔥🔥 or 🗑🗑🗑
@@yeerrr2726 If a person hates the US so much that they have left, should they still retiain the rights , privileges , and protections of the country that they have left? Do you want your tax $ going to support such a person that will return only when the country they went to falls apart?
I’m a 65 yo white American male and I flew to Accra by myself this summer for two weeks. I had the best vacation in my life. The people are welcoming, the country is exciting and full of youthful energy, and that Twi accent is as beautiful to hear as it is difficult to sometimes understand. I’m stopping next year on my way to Kilimanjaro. I may even retire there eventually.
welcome to East Africa Rick, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, beautiful accommodating will surround you upon your retirement, am from Kenya, and Africans will do anything for a visitor. A visitor is viewed as a blessing. As you retire be blessed, enjoy the food, the sun, the lack of few things you are used to etc. Our forefathers never had gadgets as we have in the century, but we are more bored than them, tells you something about us. God bless you too.
I’m glad 🙂 you enjoyed my home country Ghana 🇬🇭!! Awezo!!
Don't be surprised you get the treatment that black people in the west get. Many left the west hoping not to see any Western again. PTSD is real.
But if you a decent fellow, you will be cool anywhere.
@@saritavidesh3585 Your name sounds Indian. So how are you welcoming people to an African country?
@@writingac8956 Kenya is a multi-ethnic society, inclusive of thousands of people born there who have South Asian ancestry. Leave western/American racist attitudes where they are
I feel sad and happy for her. She has recaptured the feelings of being safe and loved. I wish you all the Best in your new life. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
@@andromeda4812 America will be mostly Hispanic soon lol
@@Rockstarmade224 no,if US denied migrants from latin american countries and send back those who come into US with not legal process
@@andromeda4812 truth hurts
@@andromeda4812
You love being hated, don't you? Its stressful being racist, don't you think? And making America look bad.
@@ronygomezi8480 it's more stressful being stuck on ignorance world as you right now d*ckhead
I live in Houston, and we have a HUGE west African community here. Many Ghanaians have moved here to build their lives, and have had great success. Ironic!!!
I don’t think it’s the success she left the country for though. She left because of the trauma. She was successful here, but she didn’t feel safe/happy.
when US diseases start to creep up on you and your community, keep track of them. It happens slowly. If my mom hadn't moved back home, she would have died in a US nursing home. Instead, she went back, got off her thyroid meds, and spent a healthy 80 to 90 yrs. It happens really slowly. Just keep track of it, so it doesn't get you when you are older.
And 90% of the those people are planning to go back to Africa.
People will never come to a realization of what they have
@@WillieFungo Thank you. A lot of people don’t understand why our parents came to America. They intend to come back.
As soon as I can convince my husband to leave this dreadful place, we're out of here! I will miss my family and friends, but peace and true freedom is priceless. I have no loyalty to this country.
No please don't!!!...you black Americans, don't have a clue of what is going on in Africa. Africans aren't free themselves. Corruption is everywhere in Africa. It's not because Africa is a continent full of blacks that Africans live in peace. There's no peace in Africa. (I'm African myself)
Death is good must describe what you are feeling when you know that what you are saying is a lie and that you cannot stop the rise that is going on in Africa. It is not healthy living with your delusion.
@@jesusisnotgod4265 Yeah, not sure I'd take advice from a confederate flag.
This story is not about “people of color.” This story is specifically about Black Americans who are decedents of African slaves. The general term “people of color” is not accurate for this story.
Everyone is of colour
‘People of colour’ always sounds silly to me. Like, everyone has a colour - none of us are translucent. Also it seperates the world into ‘white people’ and ‘everyone else’, which maybe reinforces systemic racism’s basic assumption that white people are intrinsically different/ better? I dunno. Just feels weird to me.
I agree. I'm not a fan of the whole "people of color" expression. I feel that it waters down our experience and allows people who haven't been through it with us to piggyback off our suffering and benefit from whatever progress we have created. "People of color" don't seem to be allies with black people so they have their own struggles and we have ours. It would be great if we could all be allies but it's simply not the case.
@@celticcheetah6371 Or guilty? I guess, that's what it says to me.
But Black people are all shades of brown. It’s our blood and our inheritance is why we were sought and bought. Deuteronomy 28
I immediately became emotional and started to break down in tears after seeing those dungeons that our fore parents came through🙏🏾👑
Give me a break. What a crock.
When you see where the men and women were kept, the horrible cell for resistors, and are told that you are literally standing on the excrement that was deposited by the enslaved Africans who had nowhere else to go, it makes that horrible history come to life. And then walking through the Door of No Return as they did, is just heartbreaking.
Give me a break the iritish indians and muslims were enslaved as well as were countless other groups of people throughout history
Born and raised in Jamaica. I spend majority of my life here in the states and every time I go back home I felt a sense of relief
Then why do you stay in the US?
Go to your country and stay there, stop crying, complaining and whining, nobody gonna stop you here in America
@@bobroberts2371, family ties and economics.
@@chrisper94 create those economics where you feel best no reason to let a bunch of racist supply you with economics
@@bobroberts2371 why all this negative energy under multiple comments bob? This story owns you on an emotional level 🤣🤣
As an missionary for 18 months in the Philippines, I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb. I would joke that I was a T-Rex in a herd of sheep because I was so tall! I always had to be on alert, and was constantly reminded of how different I was from the beautiful people I was living amongst and working with. I didn’t want to leave, but it was such a relief when I got back the USA because I no longer was “othered.” I imagine that’s a small portion of what black US citizens feel like when they go to those countries- they no longer stick out, and their different life experiences and physical appearance no longer are an elephant in the room during conversations. I hope that one day the US will be a place where any person of color or creed will feel safe and welcomed. We’ll never get there if we aren’t willing to put aside our pride, and listen to the thousands of our citizens who are demanding that we look at ourselves, and our culture in the mirror.
Yea I definitely broke down in Cape Cost castle it was just too much. Ghana feels like a second home. I met amazing people and was grateful that I was even able to afford to go. I felt like a human. No pressures, no being reminded of my blackness, no questioning if I was being treated unfairly because of the color of my skin. Everything wasn’t perfect but it was beautiful. The people were calm, even when things may have been chaotic. It’s a vibe. You should go. This is your sign.
I visited Ghana and it was amazing… There’s a place for US… visit Ghana Yalll… we need that liberation and experience as African Americans .. heritage & lineage!!
This is heartbreaking that so many of our neighbors, family, and friends would move across the globe to feel basic safety
Are my comments getting through?
Moving to Africa is likely less safe. A lot of Africans would love to live in the US.
@@krokodilpil8335 not less safe for a black person
Nobody is safe in Africa
@@shatteredstar2149 Nobidy's safe in America, don't fool yourself
Nate's code-switching game is so strong.
I love to see it 🙌🏼
the duality 🙌🏾
The first time I arrived in Israel, I felt a similar feeling of being at home and at peace. I thought of all my family members who were sent to their deaths in Germany and Austria who never had a chance to truly feel welcomed and at home.
@Lovely_Day Present day Israel is not even the biblical Israel. I wonder how long it is going to take people to realize who the true Israelites are. People have not even noticed that they call themselves Israeli and not Israelites. They know that they are imposter, but the truth will be revealed. Most of us know who the Israelites are and the truth will be revealed to the entire world soon.
Funny how you don't see that you are a colonizer.
Palestine belongs to its people.
@@nouhe3400 yes tell him
@Lovely_Day You are a citizen by a default and that is the difference.
No black person from the US had ever been deported yet out of any African nation.
Just bring yourself end of story.
The Israeli you had tagged is living on a stolen land made possible by zionists for only zionists imposters believing to be Hebrews.
Jews are the reason why America and other western countries are the way that they are
I’m first generation Nigerian American on my mother’s side and I completely understand how she feels. I plan on moving my son overseas in a few years. I’m already selling stuff and moving to working online.
Have you visited Nigeria 🇳🇬? I just found out much of my ancestry is from there and I want to visit
No father I bet...🤣🤣🤣
You are so brave.
Africa is a paradise, we would love to have you back.
Embrace tradition. Come home!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤❤❤
I am with you sis…I am first generation Kenya American on my father’s side and I am looking to do the same as you. You’ve got this, you will prosper and do exceedingly well! 🌹
@@dangelini1137 some parts of Africa while the other parts remain some of the most dangerous places and countries in the world.
Ghana seems like a
wonderful country.
watch beasts of no nation. accurate depiction
Ghana is wonderful.
Haha! I know her. She's a sweet and very smart woman. I am so happy and proud of her.
That's good how she kept her sanity and articulate healthy
As an African living in the continent i would like to say to our brothers and sisters in the diaspora, Karibu Nyumbani (Welcome Home)
Awwww, thanks : )
Asante sana. Nimefurahi kurudi home.
I'm in the Diaspora, yet I've never felt accepted here in the States. Would Africa welcome a mixed-race individual such as myself too?
I'm coming back too.
@@queenme7401 you are very welcome
“Don’t stay where you aren’t wanted”
PROUD TO BE A GHANAIAN, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
Ghana has the second lowest IQ in the world: 65
I totally relate, there is a peace when you're surrounded by your own people, where you're just another person in a crowd. It's nice for me to go back to the reservation and submerge myself in my culture, language and customs. As Ikče-wičaša (an Indigenous person) I may not love the history, but leaving is not an option.
@@jonathancarver2208 America too
@@jonathancarver2208 take your cousins from america, australia, canada, south africa back to europe.🤡
@@jonathancarver2208 Then you better ask your fellow 'pale skin' in Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada, and Latin America to going back to Europe 😐
Jah’s blessings to you and your loved ones…I wish you health, peace, and prosperity in the new year…
I will literally pay for you to go back to Africa.
Did he really just ask “what are we doing wrong” to make Black people wanna leave???
He can not see the injustices all around him. The fact that all major businesses and commercial buildings on all Main Streets of the US belonging to mostly caucasians doesn't bother him or to him, that's the way it should be and black people should be ok with it and life should go on as usual?
In fairness, although 5,000 black people have moved from the USA to Ghana, in that same time period (1967-2020) 3 *million* black people have moved from Africa to the USA. So really he should have been saying: "We must be doing something right, if millions of black people would willingly choose to live in our white-majority country instead of staying in their own black-majority country."
That was so beautiful, "I made it back I made it back " . Wow that means a lot
Couldn’t contain my tears hearing her say that!
Like she escaped prison or something....LOL
still in the land of our captivity, but the time of us being here is almost over!!!! soon we will be back in the land of our fathers! the 2nd exodus is near HALLELUYAH!!!!!!
This is factual.
@Edit Name What privilege?
@Edit Name This is something we work for punk! Nothing is handed to us.
@@nghtwtchmn129 Affirmative action would have never been implemented if discrimination wasn't at an all time high. Free school lunches? That's all you got lice head?
@Edit Name And victim Olympics may not work in your country but being a coward does. You people can't even stop outsider's from coming in and taking over all your resources. So if I were you I would be silent about another group of people. You are NO BETTER!
Since we are 5-6 generations away from African ancestry we really have know idea about the country. It’s hard to go back to a place you’ve never been!
We aren't even African. And, it's like telling Mexicans to go back to Puerto Rico.
So, don't go. You ain't on a leash, Sis.
Agreed, live and and let live, if you wanna move to another country god bless. But America belongs to black American just as much as white Americans. Don’t be fooled by the culture war.
Visit the several African countries, slavery was in existence across the African continent before Europeans got involved to drive the occupation of the U.S. Don’t be afraid of venturing out of the U.S. Ghana isn’t the sole African country African Americans have repatriate back too. There’s Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda also.
@@dan.S5050 Wasn't ever going, wasn't an option.
OMG! This is great news. How can i sponsor a few?
Nas said this on his latest album "If Chappelle moved to Ghana to find his peace then I'm rollin..Where the service always roamin', I'm packin' my bags and goin'..It's a challenge in that, it's a balancing act....Visit beautiful places that's more out here than the trap"
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@@dolphinsfann1991 You gay? Or Nas is gay cos I don't get what your comment has to do with anything I put up
America is MY home.
Although my ancestors didn’t ask to be here.
I’m here, make way, hold the racism.
Africa is a PARADISE!
We would love to have you back!
Much love❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@dangelini1137 Agreed!!!!! Africa is perfect for black people!
@@evropapride976 Depends where
I agree with you Alex Diamond. Yes America has it problems that "NEED" to be fixed. I'm happy for this woman but if this becomes a trend. It will make African Americans look weak. Our past leaders fought for our rights/freedom that we have today. We need to do the same for our future generations.
@@anthonyconant6537 I was thinking the same, how many people literally fought and died for the civil rights only for them to abandon it.
I cried hearing Deborah speak 😥
Me too!!!
Wow, so powerful. I went last year with a group of ladies and we had an amazing time. Now, I'm returning and taking more people with me in a few days. I will bring more people each year.
So beautiful bring tears 😭 Akon did say in a interview America is not for black people
@@wcworkingonheaven7chavis693 Go be crazy in Ghana
This is as much as our American than the other race, cause our Ancestors build this America, we were here first
@@Jake-rs9nq ištogmuzapi s'e yauŋ🤨
Akon also did "smack that".. jus sayin. Would take everything with a grain of salt.
Yes....the great scholar Akon has spoken
Why did you showed us the bad side ...show Accra it's a modern City with beautiful roads and amazing buildings
That’s a great point. But it’s propaganda they (media/euro-American governments) have to keep most people believing that there is no there. That way it helps those who have no idea continue to believe the hype of the stereotype.
What bad side are you talking about? Her journey back to Africa was deeply tied to her wanting to reconnect to her origins. Showing the castles (dungeons) was appropriate to show in this instance. If you have never been to Cape Coast or Elmina, you would not understand. As far not showing Accra, with its many western amenities, and as much as I love Accra, it does not provide the same transcendental feeling or experience as Cape Coast/Elmina. The sounds of the ocean at nighttime for me is spine tingling. Accra, for me, does not compare in that regard.
What bad side? It looked fine to me.
So you’re saying she’s living in the ghetto part… I don’t think she’s happy
As well as those 7, I believe world class soccer stadiums in Africa.
Why am I crying? “I made it out of here.”
That's exactly how I feel. I love when she said it all depends how you feel in the country. As an Asian I really don't want to live here in America. I think it's just a good place to visit but not to live. I hate how my grandparents or my parents are treated just because they can't speak English very well. Americanscould at least be helpful and just try to help seniors or parents who have limited English. Because that's what Asians would do in Asia.
...uh you do realize that the vast majority of the anti-Asian abuse in America comes from one demographic in particular? It's not an "America" thing as much as it is a... "certain demographic" thing.
i agree, even as someone born in the U.S., i want to move abroad, never felt like i belonged here
@@hejiranyc are you Asian? And if you are where do you live in America? I have lived in America since 1977. So I'm an old man. I lived in many states across America and traveled to almost every state in America. I speak on behalf of my experience well as many Asian friends. In Asia you don't see people attacking foreigners. In Asia you don't see people setting foreign elders on fire or stabbing foreign children. It's unheard of in Asia. When I take my mother to the bank or the village in my community you don't understand how rude these people are. You don't experience these things only have any "idea" about these kind of issues. The healthcare system in this country as well as the judicial system is so corrupt. And so unprofessional.
@@ethereallioness Pick your country of choice and do a deep research about the do and don't in there. Many americans failed to move abroad because they were seriously underestimate the immigration rules that were applied on their destination country.
I too have lived in usa for years, but nothing compares to living in asia. I love every minute here in singapore
What the news doesn’t tell u is that there is a lot of Asians In Ghana buying land
They are trying to, even my family was asked for out one 10million but lots of Ghanaian turn them down!! Land is not for sale especially to foreigners! Not again!! That land will be in my family forever!
Welcome back on the continent sis if you're tired with racism remember the African continent is here for you once again welcome. The continent is available to people who want to connect with their roots.
We are not all Africans. We were never from Africa. However, I love Africa, but it is not home. And every county has its issues; it is not just America. The whole world is tribal.
@@hadessahf3549 Go smoke your price pipe and figure out how you are going to get land back from the white man.
@@superafrikanmedialabs8237 Tell me how you are going to buy land in Africa? In many African countries, foreigners can only lease the land. Now, if you are an African, then that’s another story.BTW, I am an aborigine, not an Indian. We don’t smoke peace pipes.
@@hadessahf3549 Not my agenda am for Nationhood.
Playing the victim. Only the uneducated people with a tick on their shoulders complain about racism.
It's such an emotional piece, the pain in those dungeons is so much that even watching the video is heavy yet must be truly liberating
Ghana 🇬🇭 is the gateway to Africa.. December to remember always. Will never regret going there 😩