Life as a Black Girl in Italy | Dating, Work, Racism & Making Friends
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Hey, I'm Evamarie Solanges and this is my first UA-cam video!
I've been living in Rome, Italy for one year and want to share the truth of what it is like living as a Black woman in Rome (are Italians racist?) and what I've experienced dating, working, and making friends!
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Racism is everywhere but we cannot let it stop us from living life. Travel abroad and learn new things and enjoy yourself. Life is so short, there's no time to worry about other people's insecurities. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing.
. . . Yes you are right, do you know, I was just going to have a sandwich, but then realised that the Earl of Sandwich (who gave his name to the snack) was white . . And the bread was too !!!!!. . . . I lost my appetite as I am sure you can understand . . . Its tough sometimes, racism is just everywhere !!!!!!!
Well said!
@@erospalombini7103 Read my comment again, I never said anything about what ANYONE had to do. I didn't make the video so you're talking to the Wrong person. And FYI, the young lady who made the video didn't say anyone was obligated to date her or Black women in general so get your facts straight. Have a good day.
Just wanna say my darling don’t stay in north of Italy they heavily racist to black people and they own meaning. Head to south of Italy from Naples always down even Sicily Sardinia! Love afica as they know they come from afica in there history which north took out! Just heads up! My father is from Naples and mother from Mauritius and our black family live there and happy especially Eboli
@@vonryansexpress stfu disrespectfully
Sis you are RIDICULOUSLY pretty!!!
You are super pretty!!!!
I was thinking the same thing. Brown girl magic
@@JanaySymone brown? She is black not indian.
Enn Vee I think they meant her skin tone not her race.
@@alyssag8099 ok I was confused because the title says "black girl" not sure where brown comes from, i only hear indian people refer to themselves as brown
@@ennvee1989 We're (Afro-descended Americans) still BROWN people though, not black. We don't have black skin. Our skin is brown so @beautifully Nay Nay was 100% correct to address her that way!
I am African American and married to an Italian and have traveled to Italy frequently for years and I feel like their tolerance for people from different cultures have actually decreased over the years. I never use to feel out of place going their, but I've noticed from somewhere after 2010 that the intolerance has grown. I think it's after the economic melt down of 2008, people had to find others to blame. I feel the same about the US also. I feel in America we blame immigrants for everything.
@Terrance Coleman Go live your life, because I'm living mine. It's not something I cry about, because I refuse to let certain things bother me. Living my best life is the best revenge!
@carmine paola They had mass immigration when I was going back then also. They were using them as housekeepers, nannies and in their factories cheap labor. We were visiting factories and in peoples home and I saw it first hand.
@Terrance Coleman Whatever dude!
@Terrance Coleman 👀are u good g. You need to take your pills bro.
Really??? There goes my dreams of living in Italy..
I’m going to go on a limb and say that the reason that most of the Italians are staring at you is because you are gorgeous.
I concur
@@Giorgio_Cerrini I am from Holland and I have been in Rome once together with my class and really liked it! I am black so I am a bit hesitant to go back, because this time I would be alone and now I am also scared I won't make any friends
@@Giorgio_Cerrini it depends, in my city there are a lot of black people.
Yes you are beautiful
@@y.e.9907 have you gone back? Have you faced racism?
to be honest racism is always lessoned when you have beauty. if you were unattractive you would have a very different experience regarding racism and the amount you would suffer. this is just a simple human fact wherever you go.
Absolutely. She would also experience a lot more racism were she male. Speaking from a white country perspective.
Yes people are full of vanity and it’s sad!
Very, very true! She's cute, so people will love her. The end.
Facts
I am black Canadian and my husband is white. We went to Italy a few years ago on vacation. Loved it and we had a great time. I had one weird experience though when I was there. My husband and I were on a subway in Rome going to visit the Vatican, while sitting on the subway minding my own business there was a woman who was begging for money with a cup, when she came to me she called me "chocolato metropolitano". I was sort of offended at the time and there was a guy on the subway who told me that the woman did not mean any offence and she was referring to me as a "sophisticated black lady". I was like why is the woman calling me chocolate. Lol...
You're chocolate to her. So what. The gentleman that explained seemed a gracious and sophisticated one. As a compliment. Hope youre over it...
katoloveable Ok vanilla face.
What’s your husband ethnicity???
@@Officialgaella He’s Portuguese
I’m an Italian living in the US. This video is EXTREMELY accurate!!! I’m truly impressed.
Wow, thank you so much! I'm glad you think so!
It shows to say some people appreciate the videos and as it just highlighted her current experience
How is this girl so pretty I really cannot deal
You said it all girl. I am a Ghanaian who lived in Italy for a while and I went through a lot of frustrations. I came back to Ghana and never regretted. ❤️❤️❤️
Girl, they stare because you're gorgeous.
its 2020 so its crazy how people still are surprised to see a black person
Exactly, like they just descended upon the planet.
@M.C.Honey Rose girl, right! Brown ppl not only descended recently apparently, but they didn't get a white person to sign the permission slip lol.
@M.C.Honey Rose lolololol!
I think it’s just because they aren’t as prevalent and don’t interact with them as much.
I'm a white Brazilian and when I went to Germany I felt like an alien, people just started at me.....so bizarre.
so the issue is classism mixed with xenophobia. they prefer any immigrant who comes from a wealthy country than those that come from a less wealthier nation.
go to italy ,the best
@@joemoschetta1541 are u Italian? I have only been in Rome once as a school trip and would like to know how it is to be there for a longer time period
The most discriminated people ( in general not only in Italy) are the poorest.
You almost nailed it, most of my people( I am italian) are worried of the consequences on our culture and society that an invasion like this can cause in the medium period. It is not racism, if you are black and you come from the US, the UK, France, or a country we consider as civilized as ours, totally fine! If you are white and come from a poorer country or a country which culture we consider lesser, not fine! It is a discrimination based on culture and wealth, not race. It is a coincidence that these people that are coming now from underdeveloped countries are also black, we don't care about that, we care about the risk of cultural impoverishment and crime. After all, we have been the centre of the western world for two millennia and seeing this thing happening is a punch in the stomach. I hope I don't get banned by youtube for being honest, but we have to risk being honest if we want others to understand. All the best
@@augustofaceti2139 at least you cleared it up, but I can't help but think that I don't really see other European countries having the same mentality as you just described
If you're going to be a teacher, get a job at an international school where diplomats send their kids. It's not going to be the low-level ESL stuff. There's a big travel influencer who started her career abroad as a teacher in Hong Kong. She took trips around her academic schedule and became well-known. Also, you should connect with Fleece Weaver from Black Girl Travel.
As a person who has lived in Italy for 5 years and hoping to move this year.. your observation is quite on point. There are many A.Americans here, mostly in the north( more opportunity) . Your hair is a factor : they don't know many Africans with curly hair so naturally a black woman is from the Caribbean or France. Most immigrants are not given their rightful citizenship because of nationalism . Many Italians have bi-racial babies and leave at some point - their kids are always told their not Italian.
- Italians are friendly-- MOSTLY the men- women are a bit skeptic because you are competition and they never grew up with you. Different is a problem here- homogenous is comforting for them. I really enjoyed your observations . I don't go expats anymore - hope to see you around . Ciao
Your experience is EXACTLY like mine when I lived in Italy for 3 years. Your descriptions were spot on and I found myself mouthing the same experiences as you said them in your video. 😂 I never experienced racism in Italy either, but I always tell folks that there’s definitely ethnocentric stereotypes in Italy. I, too, noticed the racism towards Africans and Asians … it was palpable. Generally, Italians found me exotic and always thought I was French, Greek or Eritrean because of my complexion and hair texture. The food was amazing and the pace of living was very relaxed (and sometime irritating😅). Overall, I’d definitely recommend ppl to visit Italy.
May I ask what your hair texture is? Just curious
Have you considered a career in entertainment, modeling, or acting? You have great facial bone structure. Just continue being yourself even when you're abroad and don't focus too much on the negativity because some people are just weird period.
I see your sincerity about Italy’s immigration issue. When I studied abroad in Spain (I’m a Black American), I noticed how Africans were treated and it made me sad as well. I could see the differences in treatment and for some reason they always stared at me like they knew I was American. I traveled to Milan for a few vacations and received nice treatment. I also can acknowledge that pretty privilege does exist. Every place I’ve been, I was always offered free meals, gifts or doors being open for me. None do my white American colleagues experienced these sort or treatment.
Girl you’re incredible beautiful. I mean your beauty is beyond normal. I rarely see anyone look as beautiful as you, it’s crazy.
Not to defend Italians, but lying men are in every culture when dating including the US. So there is no difference there.
DEFENDING
You are right! Men of all cultures and races can have hot hands and a mouth full of sugar!
There are lying men everywhere, but I feel like Italian men are champions at it
@@cps525i7 as an Italian girl, I can confirm racism and sexism is very much elevated here but it’s decreasing most of the racist/sexist people here are mostly older people
You’re so lovely! Thank you for making this video. Most expats that do videos on this subject are white (nothing wrong with that, it just doesn’t speak to everyone’s experience), so this perspective is so valuable to me when deciding where to live! I like the fact that you said that racism is everywhere and not to let that deter you from experiencing the world, because I’ve definitely been afraid.
I travelled through Western Europe for a month and although I loved my trip, I did have numerous experiences with racism. One time a British dude asked my boyfriend if he could buy me for the night...not that it matters, but I was properly dressed and in an upscale bar lol.
I’m Canadian but I feel the message hits the same! Thank you for your voice, subscribed.
I was in a holiday resort in Bulgaria and I got into a chat with an English woman who had lived in South Africa. She asked me where I was from, when I said Mozambique. She told me that when she saw me, she mentioned to her husband that I was African and not an Afro Caribbean or Afro American. She could tell because of my mannerisms.
I lived in Milan for a year from March 2013 to March 2014. I totally agree with every thing you just said. You are having my exact same experiences and my same conflicted feelings about Italy. What you said about making friends has caused me to appreciate my Italian friends. I am emailing them now to tell them how much I appreciate them “taking me in” and helping to smooth my transition. Thank you for that. Ciao! Michelle
She’s the epitome of a beautiful black woman. Nubian Queen !!!!
Indeed she is! Ignore the envy and the jealousy in the comments.
First of all, you are STUNNING!
Secondly, your video was very informative and highlights why it is so important for us to travel abroad. It gives a wider perspective on so many things. I did my study abroad in the UK but wish I has done Spain or Italy instead.
I agree, don't let racism stop you from traveling. I live in America so I've experienced racism at its core... everywhere else is light racism in comparison from my experience. Also, its good to learn a second or even 3rd language. Or pick up on a little of everything. Its really endearing for people to hear their language come from your mouth. They appreciate the effort.
You were me back in 1981. You remind me of me back then. I lived in Italy in the early 1980's. Every word you said is VERY true. I experienced everything you said. I am British Caribbean and back then Italian people made me feel very welcome, and Italian Men made me feel especially welcome. LOL . Good luck with your life in Europe.
Love and light. xx
Thank you for sharing the truth girl. You have spoken what is not easily discussed. My love goes out to you 🙂!
You have a lovely personality and I appreciate your efforts not to offend the Italians in any way while still remaining truthful and authentic.
...love your look!
As an Italian, you are right on spot about everything!
Especially the part of keeping the same friends cyrcle for all your life. I would love to make new friends and people maybe with different backgrounds or experiences but it is really not that easy (even for an Italian like me).
When I lived in Germany it was much easier (even though I don't speak german😂)
Also, I wanted to add that unfortunately in small villages (as where I live) racism and conservative minds can be find more easily than big cities like Rome. Especially in the last years mentality is getting more close minded..
it was easy for you to find friends in Germany??
were they Germans?
@@verkanica Yes, not only Germans but yes.
Moreover, I worked in a very multicultural environment so I made friends from all over the world. However, outside work it was mainly German friends.
@@bert422 omg.. congrats on that.. I have been living here for a year and have no friends here.. and I am quite open minded..I lived in Brasil for 6 years and made a lot of friends.. of course I do speak Portuguese and it makes everything easier but even when I didn't speak their language they were more open than Germans.. I believe I would find friends in Italy as well..
@Gwyn S that's cool😂. I'm Serbian
Your explanation of immigrants living in Italy makes so much sense. I visited Positano a couple years ago. I live in America, but was born in Jamaica and although I became a naturalized citizen through my mother when I was younger, I did not have the documentation to prove that at the time, so I had to apply for a visa to visit Italy. They asked for so much personal information (proof of employment, x amount of money in my account -with bank statements , etc). I thought it was so invasive, but I came to understand that they just wanted to make sure I wasn’t coming there to bum it out.
People are staring at you because you are a beauty!
mark small lol We have our first hater! 😂😂😂
Lol right...she's gorgeous
Absolutely true, people are staring at her because she is very beautiful.
The narrator is a very nice-looking woman. She's pretty no matter where she is in the world.
IT IS STILL RUDE TO STARE.
Great video! I'm an African American woman that is currently living in Santorini, Greece and I agree 100% with what you mentioned here. I also used to live in the New York area. There are many days that I wake up appreciative for the beautiful weather, ethereal landscapes, delicious food, and cheap rent. But girl, there are some days when I'm ready to tear my hair out at the inefficiencies, little accountabilities, and slowness. Taking a deep breath is a must! I'm still getting used to the stares. I'm brown but honestly didn't think that many people would stop and glance too much before moving here because Santorini is highly touristic, close to northern Africa, and the Middle East. As for the men, I do find that monogamy is taken more seriously here than in Italy. So if you are single, you might want to take a trip :D
How is Greece?
@@sciencenerd777 Sunny and delicious. 🌞
@@expatsierra Interesting. You are the first AA woman that I have heard of living in Greece. I've been to Greece and had a very positive experience but the situation with the young college student at the bar in Santorini (also AA) shook me up a but and deterred me from wanting to go back again. I'm glad to hear that you are living your best life there!
Evamarie Solange, I really appreciate your video. I found it by accident and from the title , I thought right away that you would say Italians aren't racist and I expected to say "yeah you are American that's why you don't see it" BUUUT...YOU SPOKE THE TRUTH!!! I grew up in Italy and I am 100% African. The racism I lived there, I've never experienced it here in CA. The fact that California bubble exists is extremely refreshing at it makes me sad because no one should be deciding where to live based on their skin color. A lot of African Americans think there is no racism in Italy because they never encountered it but they don't understand that IT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE AMERICANS! Italians tend to consider Black Americans as "cool" "fancy" and africans as wayyyy less than that. So thank you for being able to spot that. Also your name is french so maybe that's another reason why they think you are french. Another reason why they think you are french is because a lot of africans in France are very integrated, have higher social class and can have "office" job while in Italy a lot of African are kept at the buttom part of the social pyramid because as Italians say often they want Italians to stay in control of Italy and don't want Africans to steal their jobs". So a lot of Africans in Italy have the "hustle job" so it's hard to keep having a well kept and maintained look when you work all the time in fabriche or as a cleaner or someone who takes care of elders (with respect to these jobs). So yeah I really wanted to say this because your comment touched me a lot. Stay safe!
I'm glad! I try to be honest and point out what I see. Thanks for your comment and I'm so jealous you're living in Cali! It's my dream to end up there at some point. =)
I’m Black American and I agree 100%. When I was in Italy the treatment between me and the people that were African were like night and day. It is blatant.
Hi, yeah I am African living in Italy for more than 10 yrs and I couldn't agree more about this comment. You are so honest about it and I can write a book about Italians unfortunately negatives.
They are the most racist country and it is so much reflected in the society. You will not see immigrants in TV, or working in the army, public offices, banks, politics, ADV, movie, music...... This is b/c Italy is young country as for immigration and they don't have a strong immigration history like France with most of its African colonies. Anyhow, the system will not let you to have this opportunities. This year, I am hoping to leave this country for good. I have been here 13 years still don't have the Citizenship and asked for it 2 months ago and I have to wait for more that 3 years.... Do you see the difficult here?
@@ethydinku2013 yeah I know something about the citizenship thing. I am very sorry you went through this. I want to open an instagram account where people can share their experiences because I apparently some people still didn't think it was "that bad". I will keep u posted. In the meantime, please hold on tight. Know that there is somebody across the globe who knows exactly what you are going through.
Love your video! Thank you for being aware and intuitive about ALL the different aspects. And for being to the point in this video without romanticizing everything. Perfect video. And your hair and makeup are gorgeous girl yaaaas!
Very informative. Black American girl here, definitely wanna visit Italy, and it sounds like chances are I'll have a great experience. Thanks for the video sis! 🥰
Girl you are stunning. Loved this video!
As a fellow black American woman... I have adjusted. I'm not African and people do not treat me as an "immigrant." So, I mostly get respect and support from Italians. I get asked about being Brazilian alot.
I'm a teacher too and really have gotten warm experiences from my students. Italians stare at everybody. 😆 And can be "prejudice" against anyone that's not Italians, even other Europeans. 😂
Casual dating can be easy as long as you set your boundaries. Finding a LTR is definitely hard like it is all over the world. People are curious, ask your story, and are mostly open to communicating with you. The more Italian you speak, the easier it gets. It's good to make friends with other foreigners too. 😁
African women in Europe get a lot of respect and support and get married in Italy all the time.
I am not sure if you are insinuating that African get treated worse, and somehow you being a black American gives you a better experience cause they assume you are high-quality blackness? It really seemed like that is what you are implying. If so, please stop, just stop.
@@voguehaven5154 Black African women are not respected... At least not according to the complaints I constantly hear from them. I don't have to "assume or insinuate" anything. I can only offer my experience living here over 6 years. According to both the Italian people I know and the African immigrants I converse with... They are treated differently. Maybe you haven't noticed but skin color isn't nearly as important as country of origin. My very white/blue eyed exes, Moroccan and Romanian, were highly discriminated against by many... Even denied hotels that I was able to book right after I pulled out my passport. Reality is what it is. 🤷🏽♀️
@@didihern Qui si sta generalizzando un intero popolo, stai insinuando che tutti noi italiani siamo razzisti ma ti sbagli di grosso. Il razzismo esiste in tutto il mondo a prescindere dall'etnia e nazionalità, smettetela di fare sempre le vittime, anche noi italiani siamo discriminati ed esistono discriminazioni tra italiani e italiani. C'è da dire che molti stranieri poi non vogliono integrarsi e altri faticano ad integrarsi anche per via di culture diverse, pensiero e religione. Molti si isolano da soli. Il fatto è che gli italiani sono un popolo molto diffidente che ha sempre sofferto a causa delle politiche corrotte locali e della cultura mafiosa che ha fatto enormi danni e lasciando nell'ignoranza e in una chiusura mentale molta gente. Poi c'è da dire che il fenomeno immigrazione in Italia si è svilluppato da poco e molti non erano e non sono ancora abituati a questo cambiamento. L'italiano si preoccupa più sulle condizioni economiche data la stragrande maggioranza di italiani disoccupati e temono la concorrenza straniera che viene sfruttata m,a che accetta di lavorare con paghe bassissime che un italiano non accetterebbe mai date le tasse e il costo della vita molto alta. Senza poi contare oltre alla criminalità locale anche quella straniera e la manipolazione mediatica con politiche discriminanti, vedi Salvini e company e la stampa che fa terrorismo magari anche con fake news per alimentare guerre e divisioni tra poveri. L'Italia tra le altre cose è sempre stato un paese diviso. Il razzismo c'entra poco qui. Qui non siamo negli Stati Uniti dove le pagine della loro storia sono macchiate di sangue e non solo verso i neri ma anche verso italiani, nativi americani, messicani, ebrei, cubani ecc..
That has been my exact experience too so far. ❤
@@SpiritoLibero-hp2ud Ma infatti non siamo razzisti. Siamo classisti, che è peggio. Sono gli immigrati poveri che disprezziamo, non i neri che vengono dagli USA o i ricconi arabi e sudamericani. Ma se vediamo na persona di colore di cui non sappiamo l'origine, la tendenza è a osservarli con sospetto o (una cosa che trovo odiosa) dargli del tu senza nemmeno chiedergli il permesso. E qesta è innegabilmente la regola.
I've been to Italy several times and being an African American male I've had my issues but none to deter me from visiting more. Before knowing a lick of Italian I was yelled at thinking I was stealing my own camera! Someone told my partner he thought I was dressing "white" because of my clothes! WTF! Luckily I do have Italian friends from high school who have moved back helps. I do love it as much as you which is why I go back so much seeing....Rome, Firenze, Modena, Venice, Bologna, Trieste, Perugia, Napoli, Pisa (don't do it), Torino, and Milano. It helps me learn the language so so much!
Yes, I dream of making a life in Italy. Thank you for sharing your story and experiences. ❤️ Thanks for keeping it real and telling it how it is. Immigrants are amazing people and they deserve respect and they need to be applauded for their courage and strength and they deserve to be supported. God bless you for your channel ❣️ Keep it coming, wanna see more of your adventures 🌷😏👏
Your hair is so beautiful & so are you 😩
OMG just 20 seconds in and im stuck... what a BEAUTY!!!
Appreciate the video. Visiting in about 2 weeks and I can’t wait.
Excellent! Such an honest account of your experience there, what you’ve observed, and what we should anticipate. Very informative. Since note: your eye brows are perfection and your complexion is beautiful:)
Why is it that she is giving her experience but we can’t get pass how stunning she is! I appreciate her point of view. I enjoy other peoples take on different countries.
Your first youtube! You are brilliant! You helped me a great deal. Now I think I understand why I felt so ignored in Spain for 2 months. I felt so lonely and miserable, plus it was in winter!
You did a outstanding overlook and view of Italy. Thank you I am certain it is not a place a must see. Keep the good work going.
I lived in Mexico City on my own a few years ago and I feel the similarities. I am grateful for how thorough you are. You hit all the major points that I would have questions about, as someone who travels and investigates other cities. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
I've been to Rome and almost moved there myself. I agree with most of your comments, Evamarie. I grew up in London and I struggled with the concept of moving there permanently. I still love a lot about Italy and made some good friends, but it's true that it's not easy. I instead moved to Johannesburg and even here living with Black people there are challenges and difference that one might not expect. Rome is a beautiful experience but everyone's exp will be different. Good video, thanks for the input!
People don't stare at you a lot because you are black. You are just extremely pretty! Can't take my eyes of you either...
Yes as black american woman that staring is very uncomfortable creepy.
@@Tashaten Sorry if all the rest of the world doesn't conform to USA standard of behaviour... You're not the measure of the world, you know?
Apparently, we are, as the world copies our shit (culture),we are heavily studied!!! Like I said, staring at people is an unease feeling!!! 👋
Thank you so much for this! I had plans to go to Italy next year or within the next couple years and this helped so much ! I really appreciate you!
People stare at you because your a beautiful young lady it appears though your very young. Word of advice: whatever your looking for in a young man, keep the highest of standards and never under any circumstances lower them. Live your best life
The sad thing is the moment I saw her face you could tell she's beautiful within, her eyes are bright and caring. I hope she gets the love care she deserves within the community. I think the dating market in general as a worldview is quite a mess. I heard as well that Italians are traditional (which I respect), but in terms of being black, it's hard to find something long term.
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first time, just passing through. YOU ARE THEEEE PRETTIEST YOUNG LADY EVER!!!!!!!!
I just have to say I love everything about this video. You covered everything. I studied abroad in Vienna and your reason for living in Rome is literally identical to mine. Hopefully, I can find another black girl that has a similar experience in Vienna to watch. You're also gorgeous!
This blog was so helpful. Thank you for being so transparent.
I got stared out so much in Spain. I wasn't mad though. Those men were fine. I had no idea they looked like that or I would have visited sooner lol. Italy next.
Lemme get over to Spain 🇪🇸!!
They are staring at you because you are beautiful. They treat you better because you are pretty they don't know rather you are American or not.
Love this video, love black folks willing to leave the states and see the world. I think your outlook on life in general is really uplifting. And....you’re literally drop dead gorgeous.
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Thank you so much for this info’. Was in Rome and Lecce 4 years ago. Looked really busy and ‘scary’. Launguge barrier was a big prob’. Loved it though 👌🏾. Great video 👊🏾🇿🇦
So beautiful omg I was in shock for the first ten seconds
Informative vid. Very articulate and you are stunning!
It is so sad to see that Rome has changed drastically to what it use to be, in regards to racism. I am an Ethiopian woman, who grew up in Rome in the 90s. Although it wasn't easy for both my single mom and I, we only have fond memories of our time there. As for wanting Italian friends, befriend other foreigners, they normally have a few Italians in their group of friends. But you are so right about being tight with the friends from childhood, still am with mine, even though I live in Canada now. Enjoy your time there.
I liked your video very much. I liked how you shared your person experiences without it being all about you. I looked ahead and I saw you had to leave. I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning more of your adventure. I have dual citizenship (american/italian) now and hope to live there after COVID is less extreme.
Your cheekbones were carved by the heavens. 🙌🏾 I'm a lil jealous.
SO AM I😎
"that's why I am here"... Great ending! My sentiment about life😀😀 It's not so perfect but there are moments that make it heavenly perfect, like gelato with friends at the park, an evening walk on cobbled streets...... I was in the UK sometime back and it was a tid bit depressing and at the same time refreshing... The sensitive me felt super exposed.. even vulnerable.. I came back home to Kenya in a hurry😀😀
Hi Evamarie, thank you for sharing!!, love your hair and you are truly a attractive person.
Thank you for this video !!❤️ you’re stunning
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it =)
I lived outside Napoli/Naples for over a year in the 80's and everyone was soooooo nice to me! In that area there's a naval base where basketball players had access as well so with black players, black marines and sailers there were plenty of blacks there. I got honked at even when I was pregnant and waiting for a bus but that's happened in the States too. And there was a lovely Chinese restaurant outside Naples with the best Jasmine tea, wish I could remember the name of it.
It was a blast to live there and travel and see all the sights. No one ever made me feel uncomfortable. And at that time I never thought about racial differences. I find it sad that as a black person you do have a little fear of being hated just because of your skin color. But Italy and England, back in the day were just really kind to me. Thank you for sharing your views.
You are absolutely stunning!!!! A literal beauty!!!
What an insightful and real account of your experiences in Italy. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and I hope to visit Rome in the future. Tfs
Damn girl you’re hella fly, hope the situation is improving with the pandemic going on 🙏🏾
And she is not joking about 'the chase' either. I lived in Florence for about half a year in '99. Had to become accustomed to randomly being catcalled, followed (or literally chased), cornered, grabbed at. (And all despite having inadvertent RBF.)
God forbid you're w/ a group of girlfriends or you resist; then you're a 'bitch' or the Italian equivalent of the n-word, etc. She's very diplomatic to label that behavior 'romantic'. Generally, they know you're a tourist or not there for a prolonged period, and like she said, are not looking for serious or long term with you. As a single girl at 19, it was pretty frustrating and depressing, actually.
Thks for been nice about Italy, but the truth is you can't live in Italy with your family on even 2 salaries.. i lived there for over 15yrs and i still have my appartement locked up (nobody is buying), i had to move to France to get a decent job, they love to take advantage of all foreigners and think all black girls are prostitues, i had a lot of problems with my Italian husband bcos of his rascist friends, he finally decided to join me and our kids in France after over 4yrs of separation 😥
A very comprehensible video regarding being black and abroad. I appreciate it. *new subbie
Thank you for this video. I appreciate your honesty.
I've done a video on buying real estate in Sicily. So many questions on racism on my post. I have been treated well when there. BTW they are staring because you are pretty and call that attention. Thanks for sharing!
You are absolutely stunning! Loved the video :*
Thank you!! Glad you liked it ❤️
Most honest content I have heard so far. Thank you.
Very, very, VERY good advice. You've got a good head on your shoulders. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Wow you’re so beautiful and I love your hair! Thanks for the video, your honesty was refreshing
Your skin omg 😍
wow this is super informative and nuanced!
I like when you say 'BUT really firmly.' it's a nice shift into the next sentence.
I guess people stare at you not because you're black, but because you're a very attractive girl :) Happy you felt in love with our country.
Exactly
A lot of what you say I can totally identify with! As a black African woman who was on a short stay in Milan I had a lot of the same issues/experiences
You are absolutely gorgeous!!! 👀💖 My nephews and their friend played American football in Italy several years ago and they LOVED it! Met their "almost" Italian wives and experienced some push back from Italian men who weren't keen on them dating their women, but no major problems beyond that. They traveled all over Europe. Thanks for the great insight! 👍
Very thorough and intelligently done.
During my one month stay in Rome I noticed that the men are fond of black American women. You being very attractive will notice that right away. Best wishes!
Thank you for sharing your experience! It is so crazy that we have similar experiences while I live in Amsterdam. I made a video as well about racism and being Black in the Netherlands. Would love to hear what you think about it.
Really realistic, honest and respectful picture of our country. I think that most of things you sed are true !
Very nice video... I must say that you seem sooooo nice, so nice that you’re trying very hard to keep it positive. Thanks for your insight.
I am a darker hued 6'9" black American male who phenotypically resemble Africans. It is true that people would stare at me and would at times, be rude, until they heard me speaking English and realized that I was American. But overall, my two years living in Trieste e vicino Milano were great.
No one asked for your height. Idk what you're trying to achieve my saying your height. Jeez, some people think their height is their personality
Stop kewnin
Your presentation is top-notch.
Very fair assessment. I’m visiting next month and I feel so ready!
You can do it! lol. Just be sure to brush up on a little Italian. It goes a long way!
Nice articulated Video! I lived in Italy for 10 Years and as a Black African Male Worker ,student I think in 1 year your gathered it pretty well..! enjoy your Journey there.. Despite I had great Italian friend of my 20th in Italy, Racism is the reason I moved to Canada and it was the best decision I took..!
I love Italy ... been there twice ! I do remember all the good and not so good attention .... thanks for sharing beautiful 💗🌷💗
It is easy to love it when you go for a short visit. I lived there for 7+ years for studies. Most horrible years of my life.
Would I go back there? For a two weeks tourism break, yes. To live there, hell no!
Happyscurls I bet! So sad to hear 😞
I really enjoyed your vid.very interesting,also your smile your cheeks your eye brow, your teeth and list goes on and on.keep going
Weirdo!!
Really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing!!! I also really love Italy as a beautiful country and have travelled there alone and had to do my research so this is helpful. The staring is ALOT! lol
Thanks for your honest words, enjoy your life. And live it to the fullest. Life is beautiful.