This is definitely a story that needs to be told. I am First Gen Jamaican, and most of my friends growing up were First Gen of some other country/nation/continent/ethnicity (Yugoslavian, Persian, Italian, Argentinian...). I think that was because we indeed had similar experiences. Being First Gen also gives you a dual layer of Edward Said's concept of "The Other" because as a First Gen, you are othered in so many different areas-- growing alienation from culture at home, being visibly or audibly "other" among the dominant culture.
Beautiful! Africans, whether on the continent or the diaspora are wonderful story tellers. I am so proud and happy to finally hear and see our stories being told by "we the people" for a change... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💞💞💞🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
My sister and I are both first generation, and I can so relate to this. I too am a very artistic person, and having a mother from South America, who sacrificed greatly for us to be here certainly didn't allow for me to feel 100% confident going forward with my gifting. But, God...His plan prevails!
Started watching insecure a year ago, and now I can’t stop listening to your podcast “Jesus and Jollof”...I’m a fan ❤️
This is definitely a story that needs to be told. I am First Gen Jamaican, and most of my friends growing up were First Gen of some other country/nation/continent/ethnicity (Yugoslavian, Persian, Italian, Argentinian...). I think that was because we indeed had similar experiences. Being First Gen also gives you a dual layer of Edward Said's concept of "The Other" because as a First Gen, you are othered in so many different areas-- growing alienation from culture at home, being visibly or audibly "other" among the dominant culture.
Not only do I love her (Yvonne Orji), but I also love her style! She's so cute
Yvonne please continue this series, pitch this to a network that would buy it. I love it.
Beautiful! Africans, whether on the continent or the diaspora are wonderful story tellers. I am so proud and happy to finally hear and see our stories being told by "we the people" for a change... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💞💞💞🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Even as a Nigerian-Briton, I relate to this so much, and I'm extremely happy that First Gen is a thing :)
I'm watching as a first gen Ugandan in London, England and I fully relate - Love what you've created
This show is SO necessary! #FirstGeneration
thanks for watching! and we think so too!! let's hope the rest of America feels the same way!
I'm a fan. Great work!
My sister and I are both first generation, and I can so relate to this. I too am a very artistic person, and having a mother from South America, who sacrificed greatly for us to be here certainly didn't allow for me to feel 100% confident going forward with my gifting. But, God...His plan prevails!
I can definitely relate, we need shows like this, thank you so much for pursuing your dreams to put out such a positive show, look forward to more!
So true at the beginning! Now i just say "Toronto" and they go "oh" like they expected me to say smth else. Smh
2020 anyone?
This is awesome. Will be watching :)
Thanks so much for making this really need people need to see this everywhere reminds me of alot of conversations growing up
LOL Brother says: "I got a joke...we were in traffic...use it". LOL
Supporting
I'm here bc Bamboozled!
lol the haitian guy ...shout out to haitian 1stGEN
Can I get a link to donate to this please. Not a first gen but this story needs to be told :)
Firstgenshow.com you are able to donate.
MrsPlastersin Thanks so much!
Nice! Really Nice!!
thanks for the support!
When and where does this show come out?
Needed narrative on next generation Americans
I should be here in this video... im a first gen as well.
When will it be released?
Africans Indians Asians and Arabs are soooo Alike!!
Is this a real show? I would so watch this!
Can you please send a letter or call my parents to tell them this?
The Indian girl is gorgeous!
SO will this series see the light ? green light ?:)
"Just being herself."
Yvonne come and meet me I'm funny, when you look my face gon gon you go see am.