African American people are put in a weird position bc our struggles are hyper visible, yet non-physical violence/aggression against us still gets ignored or excused by others. People simply do not extend empathy towards us, yuck
Yup. This is why we say antiblackness is a global phenomenon. People will have racial epithets for us, aside from using the n-word unabashedly, in their language even when they have never met a Black person in real life. This is a problem in liberation movements because sometimes they don't like when we can recognize struggle and oppression based on similar experiences. I like learning about indigenous and oppressed peoples of Japan for instance because I can understand that struggle and I can see how Japanese nationalism is similar to yt supremacy. Because the state of Japan has colonized multiple countries and people (some internal) just like the US, the peoples of Japan (e.g. Okinawans) also being a victim of US imperialism.
because we as a people allow other groups to infiltrate our spaces and disrespect it as well as us. Nobody has respect for a group of people who dont protect themselves and thats how humans work. The most passive groups get ran over, we need to start demanding the respect we deserve.
We aren't africans we are indigenous to the americas. African American is a misnomer. I'm a geneologist and know the TRUTH. But I agree they always excuse racist behavior towards our people because we are the originals but they copy us on this earth.
I hate the lack of responsibility non black people feel towards us. Whilst black people are expected to be sensitive and endlessly kind to every other race, we get ridiculed and ostracised and yet it's seen as normal. It feels inescapable and honestly, it's everywhere! This is coming from a black British girl. England is so racist but in a very different way! I'm sorry you've had to go through this but I'm glad you've met kind (NORMAL) friends over there!♡
No one expects you to be kind and nice, we’re all adults, we know who we’re dealing with.. we know that you’re assholes just as much as anyone else! be real for real!
@3Dsergio This is my experience as a black girl. Please do not try to speak on an experience you do not understand. To make themselves feel better, non-black people insist on trying to convince us that the pressure to be a "good" black person isn't real. It completely invalidates our very real experience. You are contributing to that problem.
We are in a tricky spot, everyone can be racist to us. Every race can be racist to us. If you move to Europe, Asia, South America, North America, there’s racism. That leaves Africa which I wouldn’t want to live, so I guess the next best place is North America 🤷♂😭
It’s all history. The other races have some freedom, like generally whites, South Americans, and Asians get along. Native Americans were discriminated against at first in history, however they were given their lands back and accepted by whites in the early 1900s. However whites are generally racist to Latin Americans, and Africans, and sometimes Asians. Africans might be okay in South America, but africans literally have nothing, everyone can go all out on them that’s why it’s hard. Asians are fine with anyone except some whites who can be racist, and South Americans generally have some freedom.
Thank you for being honest. Take care of yourself. Till this day, French people still have colonies... They call it overseas territories or department, but still...
Thanks for venting & sharing your experiences. You shouldn't be dealing with that at university. Not gonna lie, the white prof just saying the hard er like it's seasoning is wild as hell, (he knows what he doing). Hope the journey gets easier for you
Why is the only solution to leave Japan? It's 2023, racism should be a thing of the past. These people know it's wrong. If you or anyone from another race said racist shit about them, they'll cry tattoo tears.
They tell people from America born there to leave the country when they complain about racism they face. It’s their subconscious coming out what they really saying is we don’t want black people here.
I was talking about the issues black people face (specifically half black half Japanese or black raised in Japan) and how they are made to feel like outcasts and I was dismissed for being woke and that it’s a different culture. They had an anime Pfp of course
I believe it. I experienced similar things in Korea. It really is disheartening as a black person to experience these things everywhere you go. Feels like no one has common decency. I've literally been treated like I don't have a soul or feelings. It really hurts. Hope things get better for you.
I hate when people say that racism isn’t alive and well. It surrounds us, it’s embedded in our everyday lives and will not stop. Tbh it’s a different year same racist bs since the beginning of time smh
This, absolutely this; I’m soooo over people going to Japan and complaining about being mistreated….. That happens everywhere, to anyone, for who people are. lmfaoo *rolls eyes*
I can’t believe that an African diaspora professor of all people would say that. It’s literally part of your job to be sensitive and understand and cultivate an environment where people learn and grow to be more knowledgeable. I can somewhat get reading it in a book, personally I wouldn’t feel comfortable reading the word and I wouldn’t want to if I was in a class. But then for the professor to say it again without reading it in context. You can literally just say the n-word and people know what you’re talking about, and why is he telling you that it’s easier to say in Japan. Why is it easier Mr.professor? Hmm? Is it because you know people here don’t understand how uncomfortable and sensitive that word is, so because they don’t know that you feel more comfortable saying it. But *you* should be telling them that it is sensitive and a lot of times offensive, and teaching people to be respectful with its usage. And teaching people how much weight and heaviness that word holds for many people. It’s really not that hard to understand that if you respect black people you’ll respect that it’s a sensitive word to be used carefully. It just really sucks that so many people just want to say it because it’s “forbidden” but don’t give a crap about how it makes the people who that word has been used against them feel. We understand as a society that we don’t usually call our parents by their first name because it’s a sign of disrespect. But everyone else can call them that but we can’t because we’re their children. So we understand words can be situational. And Japanese society of all society’s with its tailored language to respectfulness should be able to grasp that concept.
You are talking about racism you experienced in Japan , but people you mentioned mostly were not Japanese. What do we(Japanese) supposed to do? By the way why do we have to relate to BLM while black people are mocking and assaulting Asian people? We would be appreciated if black people considered black people's racism against Asian people.
I know people would just tell you "it's Japan" or "you're a foreigner so just leave" but people neglect the reality that there are mixed/Black people who were born and raised in Japan or Black people in other countries who will suffer the impact of antiblackness from Japanese people who cause harm because of their nationalism and relative privileges. Like that situation where that person expressed pride in being a gentrifying force in another country. So you aren't doing anything wrong by telling us about your experiences. And understand that you aren't alone. I have seen other content creators have similar issues especially with healthcare providers in Japan. And people make excuses because they themselves probably see Black people the same way or get something out of trying to disempower Black people. Of course a white person in Japan isn't going to really care because they benefit from antiblackness even when they aren't blatantly racist. That is why it is easier for them to get work in Asia and get along. The soldiers especially get away with crimes all the time. Whatever you decide to do, you just have to do it wholeheartedly and know it is for you. You stay in Japan for yourself, but also continue to seek community with people who are also trying to do good. I know you volunteer, so you may already be aware of social issues in Japan and its histories. There are people who do understand oppression and colonialism. I can recommend some people in Japan, some you might already know.
I’m screaming 😭😭😭. I’m screaming how no one is calling the racist people out. I’m screaming how they aren’t apologizing after you told them! About a couple years ago when I was studying at Japan, there was this dude asking why non-black people can’t say the n-word. I’m sure there are many stances about that topic, but my black besties from America would roast my a$$ if I didn’t speak up. So I had to speak up and do a mini rundown of the history behind the word and why it might offensive. After I was done explaining, I asked this white girl next to me what she thought, and she was like well if we all wanna be equal why can’t we all say it. I was like 😶. It’s not that hard, like don’t say a whole a$$ slur to someone and apologize if they felt uncomfortable. I wouldn’t want non-Chinese people calling me the C-slur. I think it’s fine if someone really doesn’t know. Like that’s why we ask questions since they wanna learn. But it’s the audacityyyyyy when they keep doing shizzle after you’ve already educated or explain it to them!
I went to university in the UK at the best school for my degree (to not get super specific it was within the medical field as a specialisation and this institution is in the number 1 spot in the UK, priding itself on this as an institution etc). I had some extra time to pick up a social anthropology class for fun, it was outside of my day to day class material and I thought it might be interesting. Imagine my shock, horror, disgust and confusion when I had a staff member of that department lead a study group with the introduction of "I'm here having done my PhD in social anthropological studies because I had the money to do so, it was 50k out of pocket but I had it lol" (they weren't joking) and then proceeded to use the HARD R when talking about black British culture (idek man like wtf) but got upset when an indigenous student used the word 'tribe' to self describe their background in their home country. The whiplash I developed from the layers of bigotry. This person studied people in Melanesia for their PhD :)) in social anthropology... and then still thought dropping a hard r was cool? funny? whatever they were trying to achieve????
@@catwomaneatskitties I'm thinking of doing so even though it was a few years back because at least then if they come back to guest lecture or something it won't be without the uni being aware of how absurdly unprofessional and tone deaf they are.
Amazing how backward a lot of the rest of Asia is compared to Japan. I won’t say Japanese aren’t prejudice, but in my experience and even my friend’s experience the discrimination we’ve faced within Japan weren’t from Japanese. Even my friend who was sexually assaulted on the train..by an Indian man. Thank you for sharing your experience ❤
Also, no matter how long you live there for, if you don’t look Japanese you will be told to “go back to your country” if you give even the mildest criticism about Japan😅
Thanks for sharing. You should be allowed to vent. You could experience this anywhere and the solution people would offer will always be leave but to where and to what end? If this is something you can experience at home. So, Vent, be safe, and please take care of yourself.
So it sounds like foreigners bringing their racisim into the academic spaces. It is said to hear that Euro teacher is teaching students to say that word out loud. Unfortunately you'll have to be the one to defend yourself and managing the trauma while remaining calm is exhausting. Living in the South of USA, I don't know who, but at least when I'm out an about I'll experience racisim. I refuse to become numb to it and we have to keep standing up and focusing on our goals.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I understand your struggles. A lot of non-Black people are not ready to hear the truth of Black people. That's why their defense mechanisms flare up. Keep doing you!🎉 You are in Japan for a greater purpose, believe me. I put up a vid about tokenism if you or someone who reads this comment is interested in checking it out. Have a good day, and know you are amazing!
Wow so sad, one of my childhood friends moved out there and according to him its been nothing but love and people sre genuinely just happy and interested in where he's from 😮. But I can also see why he wpuldnt speak of such things since hes married with a kid out there 😢.
I'm here from your video a year ago about how you got a full ride for your grad program. I lived in Japan for 9 years total and this was never my experience. HOWEVER, I had heard horror stories from people on mainland about exactly the things you discussed. I'm sorry you're dealing with racist teachers on a daily basis. I promise you I wouldn't have anything nice to say to them on graduation day. Keep shining bright and get everything u deserve and more because you've worked your butt off. Love and peace to you.
People make fun of Christianity, but let's be real, in a country dominated by Christian culture this wouldn't happen. There's an exception to every rule though. I love Jesus and i'm proud of that. And i love my black brothers and sisters ❤
@@Xrre343k7a3s She and her husband take care of some guy from the band Iron Maiden. Don't ask me who it is, because im not into that kind of music and know almost nothing about it. I think he used to be a member, but sold his masters for pennies, since he is a drug addict and also has some health problems. They take care of him wherever he goes and they have been to Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Argentina etc. And in Japan they wanted to eat at some restaurant, but got thrown out as soon they entered, because only Japanese people were allowed to eat there. I don't in which city that was, but i will ask her.
@@Xrre343k7a3s I understand. But shouldn't everyone feel free to express themselves however they want? I am a Christian, I don't share LGBTQ ideas, but i cannot judge the person, that's wrong. I can say I don't agree with homosexuality being good, but God loves the person and hates the sin, that's how i view the world. I cannot forbid something to others that doesn't harm me personally, I can only disagree. I think it's discrimination. Maybe not racism, but it's discriminatory.
Thank you for getting that off of your chest. Being in a country that generally hasn't had enough healthy exposure of other ethnic groups can be difficult. Ignorance is hard to deal with, and I realize that pretending that it isn't happening doesn't make it go away. Grace and peace.
Just cuz someone is fluent in English doesn’t mean they understand nuances and know what the underlying meaning of phrases means. If you go overseas then you should expect to be treated in a way that you’re not used to or like. Not saying it’s right what they said but that’s part of living in another culture. It’s part of it. The good and bad. If you don’t like it, then go back home. Why rant and bad mouth another culture and complaining why they don’t do xyz. It’s how it is. It sucks. They won’t change their ways soooo move then if you don’t like it. I don’t get it. But I am sorry you went through that. It’s not ok. No matter who you are or where you are.
I hate to be negative, but if you're already dealing with these types of issues as a student in Japan, you shouldn't even consider working out here after graduating. The discrimination and the shittiness of people just gets worse. I can't say that I studied in Japan, but I do work out here, and I do meet students. People who come to study fall in love with Japan, but when they try to work here, things go south very quickly. While it's true that blacks get discriminated everywhere, my suggestion is finding a good, diverse place like where I'm from (Austin, TX) that's progressive and move there. In my hometown, we're so accepting that we even have a full street dedicated to the LGBTQ community. Not something you find in many places. Look, there's a chance things may get better after you leave that shit university, but after my experiences trying to make a life out here and talking to many other foreigners in my profession, I strongly advise you to not try to take that chance. It may just get worse from here. Anyway, you got support out here and people who are willing to listen to you and understand you. Don't be afraid to vent. We all need that.
I’ve realized us Black Americans will just never really fit in anywhere. Even in the States to a degree. I’m in Hawaii for a job and I’ve already been told to leave multiple times. Like bro, I go to work and go home, that’s it. I love Japan, but the only place I’d live is probably Okinawa. Some of them are at least used to around black people.
I am experiencing the same here in Tokyo. Some Professors are bigots silently. Just have to be strong. I take their racism as ignorance because they aren't better individually, just that they have good government.
I know you mentioned this in the video, but I do see it as a form of American Imperialism to be obligating an indigenous population, Asians, to hold your context and sensitivities. You can absolutely hold the American ones and the people knowingly saying insensitive things to you have no excuse, but people who hear that and may not know how to respond have to be given grace and also allowed to be in their countries.
That's bullshit because if an Asian person went to America and had to deal with the same microaggressions/ignorant comments, even from other people of color, I doubt you'd be saying the same thing. Calling it "imperialism" is a reach. Black women do not hold the same power in society as white Americans 🤦🏾♀️
I always hear this excuse with people defending Asians (especially East Asians) and it's so infantilizing to that demographic. If we put the shoe on the other foot, I suppose when Asians go to European countries and experience people mocking their eyes and saying "Ching Chong Cho" they should shut the hell up and just accept it, otherwise they're bringing "''imperialism""" to Europe?? Asian people know what's wrong with discrimination when it affects _them_ ( I saw the way the Korean media dragged an American lady for mocking a kpop star's accent), but fail to show a certain level of empathy on a large scale for what foreigners -- especially darker skinned ones like black people and south east asians -- have to face. But sure, "American Imperialism" to not call someone an insulting name.
She's too Americanized to understand that perspective. She's fixated with the idea that there is only one way to do and see things. Which is also why I suspect most Japanese people will not accept her. It's not skin-tone, rather it's her mindset, mannerism, and behavior. In contrast, foreigners who are accepted in Japan understand each country and culture is different. They respect and enjoy the differences. Otherwise, what's the point of living in a foreign country?
Please tell others not to go to Japan. This is because it is full of filthy and noisy foreigners, making it unsafe. Only unscrupulous merchants will welcome you.
I appreciate your sharing. I just experienced a couple of instances of racism at the airport in Tokyo during a long layover. Knowing what you've dealt with let's me know it could've been worse. Besides, I did have a good experience with one person who went out of her way to assist me when I needed a lot of help. Just sad to have to travel this far to be reminded that racism exists. Any other person would've cursed them out but I can't afford to get into a bad sitch while on the clock. Really pissed me off but I gotta move on else I'll have let them succeed at throwing me off balance while I waste time wondering if I actually SHOULD'VE fought ugly with ugly.
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African American people are put in a weird position bc our struggles are hyper visible, yet non-physical violence/aggression against us still gets ignored or excused by others. People simply do not extend empathy towards us, yuck
Yup. This is why we say antiblackness is a global phenomenon. People will have racial epithets for us, aside from using the n-word unabashedly, in their language even when they have never met a Black person in real life. This is a problem in liberation movements because sometimes they don't like when we can recognize struggle and oppression based on similar experiences. I like learning about indigenous and oppressed peoples of Japan for instance because I can understand that struggle and I can see how Japanese nationalism is similar to yt supremacy. Because the state of Japan has colonized multiple countries and people (some internal) just like the US, the peoples of Japan (e.g. Okinawans) also being a victim of US imperialism.
because we as a people allow other groups to infiltrate our spaces and disrespect it as well as us. Nobody has respect for a group of people who dont protect themselves and thats how humans work. The most passive groups get ran over, we need to start demanding the respect we deserve.
We aren't africans we are indigenous to the americas. African American is a misnomer. I'm a geneologist and know the TRUTH. But I agree they always excuse racist behavior towards our people because we are the originals but they copy us on this earth.
It's not AA only. It's the whole black race no matter where you come from
@africaine4889 considering what has recently come to light, you are absolutely correct
I hate the lack of responsibility non black people feel towards us.
Whilst black people are expected to be sensitive and endlessly kind to every other race, we get ridiculed and ostracised and yet it's seen as normal.
It feels inescapable and honestly, it's everywhere! This is coming from a black British girl. England is so racist but in a very different way!
I'm sorry you've had to go through this but I'm glad you've met kind (NORMAL) friends over there!♡
No one expects you to be kind and nice, we’re all adults, we know who we’re dealing with.. we know that you’re assholes just as much as anyone else!
be real for real!
@3Dsergio This is my experience as a black girl. Please do not try to speak on an experience you do not understand. To make themselves feel better, non-black people insist on trying to convince us that the pressure to be a "good" black person isn't real.
It completely invalidates our very real experience.
You are contributing to that problem.
We are in a tricky spot, everyone can be racist to us. Every race can be racist to us. If you move to Europe, Asia, South America, North America, there’s racism. That leaves Africa which I wouldn’t want to live, so I guess the next best place is North America 🤷♂😭
It’s all history. The other races have some freedom, like generally whites, South Americans, and Asians get along. Native Americans were discriminated against at first in history, however they were given their lands back and accepted by whites in the early 1900s. However whites are generally racist to Latin Americans, and Africans, and sometimes Asians. Africans might be okay in South America, but africans literally have nothing, everyone can go all out on them that’s why it’s hard. Asians are fine with anyone except some whites who can be racist, and South Americans generally have some freedom.
@@the_viper_mc4404 yeah even Africans would be racist against you because they weren’t the ones who where taken
people say leave like you won't face racism anywhere else u literally experience it back home as well.
Thank you for being honest. Take care of yourself.
Till this day, French people still have colonies... They call it overseas territories or department, but still...
Thanks for venting & sharing your experiences. You shouldn't be dealing with that at university.
Not gonna lie, the white prof just saying the hard er like it's seasoning is wild as hell, (he knows what he doing).
Hope the journey gets easier for you
I am grateful just to see you again even when you go to take time to live your life or for anything else. NONBINARY LOVE FOREVER💕
Why is the only solution to leave Japan? It's 2023, racism should be a thing of the past. These people know it's wrong. If you or anyone from another race said racist shit about them, they'll cry tattoo tears.
Also like where they gonna go? Racism is worldwide
They tell people from America born there to leave the country when they complain about racism they face. It’s their subconscious coming out what they really saying is we don’t want black people here.
Too*
I was talking about the issues black people face (specifically half black half Japanese or black raised in Japan) and how they are made to feel like outcasts and I was dismissed for being woke and that it’s a different culture. They had an anime
Pfp of course
Sibling, I GAGGED when you said African studies was being taught by a White French man 🤢 the irony is too strong 😭
I gotta go over there and teach because the yts are coming down their to poison the Japanese minds against darker skinned people
I believe it. I experienced similar things in Korea. It really is disheartening as a black person to experience these things everywhere you go. Feels like no one has common decency. I've literally been treated like I don't have a soul or feelings. It really hurts. Hope things get better for you.
Un fuerte sentimiento de inferioridad y celos te hacen actuar así.
彼女もまた人生の被害者
いや敗北者なのかもね
I hate when people say that racism isn’t alive and well. It surrounds us, it’s embedded in our everyday lives and will not stop. Tbh it’s a different year same racist bs since the beginning of time smh
This, absolutely this; I’m soooo over people going to Japan and complaining about being mistreated…..
That happens everywhere, to anyone, for who people are.
lmfaoo *rolls eyes*
@@sergioin3D i mean if people experience something bad, they should be able to talk about it, for everyone's well-being
@@laymayrosey I think the real problem is that she was expecting it to be different when it wasnt
I can’t believe that an African diaspora professor of all people would say that. It’s literally part of your job to be sensitive and understand and cultivate an environment where people learn and grow to be more knowledgeable. I can somewhat get reading it in a book, personally I wouldn’t feel comfortable reading the word and I wouldn’t want to if I was in a class. But then for the professor to say it again without reading it in context. You can literally just say the n-word and people know what you’re talking about, and why is he telling you that it’s easier to say in Japan. Why is it easier Mr.professor? Hmm? Is it because you know people here don’t understand how uncomfortable and sensitive that word is, so because they don’t know that you feel more comfortable saying it. But *you* should be telling them that it is sensitive and a lot of times offensive, and teaching people to be respectful with its usage. And teaching people how much weight and heaviness that word holds for many people. It’s really not that hard to understand that if you respect black people you’ll respect that it’s a sensitive word to be used carefully. It just really sucks that so many people just want to say it because it’s “forbidden” but don’t give a crap about how it makes the people who that word has been used against them feel. We understand as a society that we don’t usually call our parents by their first name because it’s a sign of disrespect. But everyone else can call them that but we can’t because we’re their children. So we understand words can be situational. And Japanese society of all society’s with its tailored language to respectfulness should be able to grasp that concept.
You are talking about racism you experienced in Japan , but people you mentioned mostly were not Japanese. What do we(Japanese) supposed to do?
By the way why do we have to relate to BLM while black people are mocking and assaulting Asian people? We would be appreciated if black people considered black people's racism against Asian people.
とりあえず同志社大学4年間600万円分の奨学金返してもらっていいですか？？
なんでこんな人のためにお金払わんとあかんの？
授業料無料で修士号も取得してます。
I know people would just tell you "it's Japan" or "you're a foreigner so just leave" but people neglect the reality that there are mixed/Black people who were born and raised in Japan or Black people in other countries who will suffer the impact of antiblackness from Japanese people who cause harm because of their nationalism and relative privileges. Like that situation where that person expressed pride in being a gentrifying force in another country. So you aren't doing anything wrong by telling us about your experiences. And understand that you aren't alone. I have seen other content creators have similar issues especially with healthcare providers in Japan. And people make excuses because they themselves probably see Black people the same way or get something out of trying to disempower Black people. Of course a white person in Japan isn't going to really care because they benefit from antiblackness even when they aren't blatantly racist. That is why it is easier for them to get work in Asia and get along. The soldiers especially get away with crimes all the time. Whatever you decide to do, you just have to do it wholeheartedly and know it is for you. You stay in Japan for yourself, but also continue to seek community with people who are also trying to do good. I know you volunteer, so you may already be aware of social issues in Japan and its histories. There are people who do understand oppression and colonialism. I can recommend some people in Japan, some you might already know.
I’m screaming 😭😭😭. I’m screaming how no one is calling the racist people out. I’m screaming how they aren’t apologizing after you told them! About a couple years ago when I was studying at Japan, there was this dude asking why non-black people can’t say the n-word. I’m sure there are many stances about that topic, but my black besties from America would roast my a$$ if I didn’t speak up. So I had to speak up and do a mini rundown of the history behind the word and why it might offensive. After I was done explaining, I asked this white girl next to me what she thought, and she was like well if we all wanna be equal why can’t we all say it. I was like 😶. It’s not that hard, like don’t say a whole a$$ slur to someone and apologize if they felt uncomfortable. I wouldn’t want non-Chinese people calling me the C-slur. I think it’s fine if someone really doesn’t know. Like that’s why we ask questions since they wanna learn. But it’s the audacityyyyyy when they keep doing shizzle after you’ve already educated or explain it to them!
I went to university in the UK at the best school for my degree (to not get super specific it was within the medical field as a specialisation and this institution is in the number 1 spot in the UK, priding itself on this as an institution etc). I had some extra time to pick up a social anthropology class for fun, it was outside of my day to day class material and I thought it might be interesting. Imagine my shock, horror, disgust and confusion when I had a staff member of that department lead a study group with the introduction of "I'm here having done my PhD in social anthropological studies because I had the money to do so, it was 50k out of pocket but I had it lol" (they weren't joking) and then proceeded to use the HARD R when talking about black British culture (idek man like wtf) but got upset when an indigenous student used the word 'tribe' to self describe their background in their home country. The whiplash I developed from the layers of bigotry. This person studied people in Melanesia for their PhD :)) in social anthropology... and then still thought dropping a hard r was cool? funny? whatever they were trying to achieve????
You can file a complaint against him to the appropriate department of the university and describe the situation in detail.
@@catwomaneatskitties I'm thinking of doing so even though it was a few years back because at least then if they come back to guest lecture or something it won't be without the uni being aware of how absurdly unprofessional and tone deaf they are.
As black woman who is fatherless that’s NOT funny that’s sick. I’ve experienced all this too… including others having to tell me they say the N word
Just say “as a black women” we will assume the rest
Can't be me. Hell no. Anti-blackness can't be unlearned. Best to live in Black populated countries my people.
Dats crazy ashhhhhh broooo im sorry you had to go through all of that . . That's sad.
Thats wild asf
Amazing how backward a lot of the rest of Asia is compared to Japan. I won’t say Japanese aren’t prejudice, but in my experience and even my friend’s experience the discrimination we’ve faced within Japan weren’t from Japanese. Even my friend who was sexually assaulted on the train..by an Indian man. Thank you for sharing your experience ❤
Also, no matter how long you live there for, if you don’t look Japanese you will be told to “go back to your country” if you give even the mildest criticism about Japan😅
お前の被害妄想😅
当然だろ
@ あんたが仮にアメリカで生まれ育って税金払って更にその政府の指針を批判したら、「アジア人は国へ帰れ」って言われても文句言わんのやな。了解。
They are driving you crazy. Don't let them win!!
You’ve been through so much. Im so sorry. You deserve so much peace.
How inappropriate of him. Sorry you had to go through that.
Damn… canceling my trip. Cause I’m gon be fighting over there 😅
We don’t want your kind here
Well good news for Japan
Ppl like you who believe her BS are NOT welcome.. just saying
Thanks for sharing. You should be allowed to vent. You could experience this anywhere and the solution people would offer will always be leave but to where and to what end? If this is something you can experience at home. So, Vent, be safe, and please take care of yourself.
So it sounds like foreigners bringing their racisim into the academic spaces. It is said to hear that Euro teacher is teaching students to say that word out loud. Unfortunately you'll have to be the one to defend yourself and managing the trauma while remaining calm is exhausting. Living in the South of USA, I don't know who, but at least when I'm out an about I'll experience racisim. I refuse to become numb to it and we have to keep standing up and focusing on our goals.
Yte people are sick
Hi Morena, I’m so sorry you’ve encountered these abominations! 😢Virtual hugs 💕🥰 btw,
you look STUNNING with that cut and that lip color 💋😍 ❤
Thanks for sharing your experience. I understand your struggles. A lot of non-Black people are not ready to hear the truth of Black people. That's why their defense mechanisms flare up. Keep doing you!🎉 You are in Japan for a greater purpose, believe me. I put up a vid about tokenism if you or someone who reads this comment is interested in checking it out. Have a good day, and know you are amazing!
Part of that has to do with the internet. He did not just learn that from his parents or friends, but the internet.
Wow so sad, one of my childhood friends moved out there and according to him its been nothing but love and people sre genuinely just happy and interested in where he's from 😮. But I can also see why he wpuldnt speak of such things since hes married with a kid out there 😢.
You aren't being unreasonable, racism is not ok even if you are in Japan or wherever else. I am so sorry
I'm here from your video a year ago about how you got a full ride for your grad program. I lived in Japan for 9 years total and this was never my experience. HOWEVER, I had heard horror stories from people on mainland about exactly the things you discussed. I'm sorry you're dealing with racist teachers on a daily basis. I promise you I wouldn't have anything nice to say to them on graduation day. Keep shining bright and get everything u deserve and more because you've worked your butt off. Love and peace to you.
こんにちは❤️
単一言語のレイシストでーす❤
呆れた😊
People make fun of Christianity, but let's be real, in a country dominated by Christian culture this wouldn't happen. There's an exception to every rule though. I love Jesus and i'm proud of that. And i love my black brothers and sisters ❤
@@Xrre343k7a3s Why didn't you stay there? Why you decided to go back?
@@Xrre343k7a3s Best of luck wherever you are 🙂
@@Xrre343k7a3sBtw. my friend definitely experienced racism in Japan. She was thrown out of a restaurant for being white.
@@Xrre343k7a3s She and her husband take care of some guy from the band Iron Maiden. Don't ask me who it is, because im not into that kind of music and know almost nothing about it. I think he used to be a member, but sold his masters for pennies, since he is a drug addict and also has some health problems. They take care of him wherever he goes and they have been to Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Argentina etc. And in Japan they wanted to eat at some restaurant, but got thrown out as soon they entered, because only Japanese people were allowed to eat there. I don't in which city that was, but i will ask her.
@@Xrre343k7a3s I understand. But shouldn't everyone feel free to express themselves however they want? I am a Christian, I don't share LGBTQ ideas, but i cannot judge the person, that's wrong. I can say I don't agree with homosexuality being good, but God loves the person and hates the sin, that's how i view the world. I cannot forbid something to others that doesn't harm me personally, I can only disagree. I think it's discrimination. Maybe not racism, but it's discriminatory.
Thank you for getting that off of your chest. Being in a country that generally hasn't had enough healthy exposure of other ethnic groups can be difficult. Ignorance is hard to deal with, and I realize that pretending that it isn't happening doesn't make it go away. Grace and peace.
君の過去の発言で近い未来で酷くなると思ってたけど、ここまで批判されると思ってなかったな
Was this a private university?
Doshisha University
Hey Morena can you do another trying new food in Japan/ mukbang video❤️
I’m so sorry you’re dealing with so much disgusting behavior while being in Japan. This is awful 😢
(よっちゃん）みんなは赤ちゃん好きい？❤❤❤❤❤
（加藤純一） 赤ちゃん好きか言ええええええええ🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🐸🗿🍷👺🐛💩🍕🐸🔪🐮🤲🐮🤲😎🤏
I would never live somewhere like you described. F that
Welcome to the Japan that a tribe. I also fed up about it. Sorry.
🐛🍐💩🤓🤡🐸🍷🗿🐮
笑顔のおっさん頬骨おじさん
さぁーて！どこの界隈かわかるかな〜？
Just cuz someone is fluent in English doesn’t mean they understand nuances and know what the underlying meaning of phrases means. If you go overseas then you should expect to be treated in a way that you’re not used to or like. Not saying it’s right what they said but that’s part of living in another culture. It’s part of it. The good and bad. If you don’t like it, then go back home. Why rant and bad mouth another culture and complaining why they don’t do xyz. It’s how it is. It sucks. They won’t change their ways soooo move then if you don’t like it. I don’t get it. But I am sorry you went through that. It’s not ok. No matter who you are or where you are.
Whats ur mix race
Black and Mexican
I hate to be negative, but if you're already dealing with these types of issues as a student in Japan, you shouldn't even consider working out here after graduating. The discrimination and the shittiness of people just gets worse. I can't say that I studied in Japan, but I do work out here, and I do meet students.
People who come to study fall in love with Japan, but when they try to work here, things go south very quickly. While it's true that blacks get discriminated everywhere, my suggestion is finding a good, diverse place like where I'm from (Austin, TX) that's progressive and move there. In my hometown, we're so accepting that we even have a full street dedicated to the LGBTQ community. Not something you find in many places.
Look, there's a chance things may get better after you leave that shit university, but after my experiences trying to make a life out here and talking to many other foreigners in my profession, I strongly advise you to not try to take that chance. It may just get worse from here.
Anyway, you got support out here and people who are willing to listen to you and understand you. Don't be afraid to vent. We all need that.
I’ve realized us Black Americans will just never really fit in anywhere. Even in the States to a degree.
I’m in Hawaii for a job and I’ve already been told to leave multiple times. Like bro, I go to work and go home, that’s it.
I love Japan, but the only place I’d live is probably Okinawa. Some of them are at least used to around black people.
Come to China we aren’t racist
But authoritarian instead 😍
@@Trollingizlife we aren’t authoritarian we’re amazing
I am experiencing the same here in Tokyo. Some Professors are bigots silently. Just have to be strong. I take their racism as ignorance because they aren't better individually, just that they have good government.
You need Jesus in your life
I know you mentioned this in the video, but I do see it as a form of American Imperialism to be obligating an indigenous population, Asians, to hold your context and sensitivities. You can absolutely hold the American ones and the people knowingly saying insensitive things to you have no excuse, but people who hear that and may not know how to respond have to be given grace and also allowed to be in their countries.
That's bullshit because if an Asian person went to America and had to deal with the same microaggressions/ignorant comments, even from other people of color, I doubt you'd be saying the same thing. Calling it "imperialism" is a reach. Black women do not hold the same power in society as white Americans 🤦🏾♀️
I always hear this excuse with people defending Asians (especially East Asians) and it's so infantilizing to that demographic. If we put the shoe on the other foot, I suppose when Asians go to European countries and experience people mocking their eyes and saying "Ching Chong Cho" they should shut the hell up and just accept it, otherwise they're bringing "''imperialism""" to Europe?? Asian people know what's wrong with discrimination when it affects _them_ ( I saw the way the Korean media dragged an American lady for mocking a kpop star's accent), but fail to show a certain level of empathy on a large scale for what foreigners -- especially darker skinned ones like black people and south east asians -- have to face. But sure, "American Imperialism" to not call someone an insulting name.
Well we are indigenous what do you expect? They do the same to other indigenous people.
She's too Americanized to understand that perspective. She's fixated with the idea that there is only one way to do and see things. Which is also why I suspect most Japanese people will not accept her. It's not skin-tone, rather it's her mindset, mannerism, and behavior. In contrast, foreigners who are accepted in Japan understand each country and culture is different. They respect and enjoy the differences. Otherwise, what's the point of living in a foreign country?
Nunca iré a Japón 💀🙏🏽
Please tell others not to go to Japan.
This is because it is full of filthy and noisy foreigners, making it unsafe.
Only unscrupulous merchants will welcome you.
Good for them
They don’t want foreigners like who believe her BS
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forgivness and lovig kindness is the solution
Say that to the ukraine, israel and palestine 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 get out of here troll 😂😂😂
Thank you sister for the video, you deserve a better country to live in somewhere in Europe, Netherlands, Germany, Turkiye or UK.
Great information sister you are very intelligent 💪🏿
I appreciate your sharing. I just experienced a couple of instances of racism at the airport in Tokyo during a long layover. Knowing what you've dealt with let's me know it could've been worse. Besides, I did have a good experience with one person who went out of her way to assist me when I needed a lot of help. Just sad to have to travel this far to be reminded that racism exists. Any other person would've cursed them out but I can't afford to get into a bad sitch while on the clock. Really pissed me off but I gotta move on else I'll have let them succeed at throwing me off balance while I waste time wondering if I actually SHOULD'VE fought ugly with ugly.