Black in America (Resettled in Ghana, Now Going Back to Racism in the US)
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- We just returned to Ghana from the US, where we were once again Black people in America instead of People in Ghana.
It was a bit of a trip going Black to America…
Hear our stories and discussion on race, racism, and our Blaxit.
#BlackAmerica #AfricanAmerican
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We don't realize the burden we shoulder until we exit the matrix.
@Wings of Tranquility vvvVvvv WHO IS PUTTING THE WEIGHT ON YOUR BACK ......?
WHAT BURDEN? WHO OR WHAT CREATED THIS BURDEN ?........WHAT IS THE MATRIX....? HOW DOES ONE EXIT THE MATRIX? ENLIGHTEN ME......BLESSINGS.
@Wings of Tranquility vvvVvvv I SEEK KNOWLEDGE SIR. I HAVE NO WORRIES. BLESSINGS.
@@glenoneill3950 sound like a white troll.. lol.. nice try
I really don't no the freedom that Americans are going around the world praising
It’s truly exhausting in America. My 26 year old son told me he is glad he wears prescription glasses because it makes him feel less intimidating to others. It broke my spirit. The micro aggressions in America is very very real
The problem is we knowingly continue to remain in this abusive, narcissistic, inequitable relationship with white people and america and we REFUSE to get out of it.
It is so sad that we can not be who we are because of stereotypical people.
@@wenotlikethem you wanna know what's really fucked up? african americans do amazing outside of the US in terms of : Wealth, Health, Military, Influence, Spirituality, and even unity to a small degree. I can give you several examples right now.
look these up because I don't know how to link videos
there's an african american city being built in Senegal called alkebulan
the Ethiopian air force is based on training done by african american commanders during ww2 when we fought to free them from the Italians
we have an entire african american country that was once the most successful country in west Africa,
when they tell you know your history don't look to african kingdoms or European kingdoms look to the bravery of your people who have traveled far and wide.
America is referred to in biblical scriptures as mystery Babylon- it is worse than all of the ancient evil nations.
Also called a whore in scriptures.
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
Wow…..as usual like the candid way you guys relate your perspective of being black in the US. When Tony mentioned how some of the the older black folks in Louisiana treat the white folks with an overtone of respect I rem Bob Marley’s song about “emancipating ourselves from mental slavery…..none but ourselves can free our minds”. Glad you made it back without major incidents….the perennial truth is ….no matter how much material things you have or your status….it’s not where you live but the quality of life you enjoy! Stay well beautiful people!
I'm an older black that grew up in Minnesota. The neighborhood was heavily Scandinavian and I certainly stood out, but was treated very nice. My children's cousin grew up in St. Paul and had a terrible experience.
YEAH BOB DID WRITE ABOUT FREEING ONE'S MIND FROM MENTAL SLAVERY.........TIME TO GET OUT OF THE "BLACK" BOX AND LIVE AS CITIZEN ANY WHERE ON THIS BEAUTIFUL PLANET. IF YOU DONT FEEL "BLACK" IN GHANA IT IS SIMPLY A CHOICE THAT WAS MADE, SIMILARLY IF ONE CHOOSES TO BE "BLACK" IN AMERICA THAT TO IS SIMPLY A CHOICE MADE. IT IS ALL ABOUT ONE'S VIBRATIONS AND MINDSET, YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOUR REALITY. TRUE FREEDOM BEGINS IN ONE'S MIND. IT REALLY DOES NOT MATTER WHERE ONE GOES, THERE YOU ARE. BLESSINGS.
@Savannah Wilson - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
@@myrtisallotey8928 no
@@dorothymajor5206 ?
This is very very true. When I wear my hair natural, I get treated very differently (negatively), than when I wear a straight wig. It’s really frustrating.
I'm happy Tony is back to his comfort zone. ie Ghana 🇬🇭🥰
@Crystal Zag - Everyone is and thanks for the comment 😊!
Happy family 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕👌👌👌👌👌👌
Hey guys. I'm so glad you have found comfort living in Ghana. I'm an older white man and I've never felt the "othering" that you've experienced in the U.S. and elsewhere. But I think there is something more than just being a black amongst many blacks that's going on that makes you feel so at home. I'm definitely an "other" in Ghana, but odd as it may seem, I also feel the difference. There is just something different in Ghana about the way people relate to one-another in every aspect of life that seems so much healthier than what we have become accustomed to in the "developed world." I feel a loss every time I return to Canada. My wife is back home in Volta right now to bury her mother. She has a legion of friends visiting who have contributed their money, their time, and their love to support her. It is something that is just not done here, but in Ghana it is simply accepted that you support your friends and family in a time of grief and need and I thank God for that. Cheers and love to you and the boys.
Very powerful coming from u. Living in London and I'm trying trying to get some of my White friends to come and experience Ghana. I also met a white British woman here in London who was taking her nephew back to Ghana because she felt they will bave better discipline and an overall general experience. I have been living with my mext door neighbour in London for 11 years and we still don't know each others name despite him being a person of colour. In Ghana i get to chat more with my Lebanese neighbour and there is real connection.
Thanks.. 4rm kumasi, Ghana
Traveling to Africa from the US is different for us, it is like we have PTSD. So when we get around people who look like us, in Ghana or the US we relax. But in the US that feeling is short and sweet. In Ghana you are relaxed all the time, you feel no aggression. Why? because they look like us and to a certain extent they feel like us.
@@watchulla I feel all of that right where I am , because of the God that I serve and that comfort of the Holy Spirit, it’s not that it does not exist , But him you comforts me💁🏾❤️
@@watchulla Wow! ☹️
I met Tony last week in Accra (at the tour bus center) and I really appreciate you both for speaking on this. I was only in Accra for a week and already feel the shift of returning back to the US. The mental load of being Black in America really weights heavily. Thanks for showing people that they can choose to live differently with some planning and purpose.
@Nnemoma Chukwumerije - It was great meeting you, we hope you had a great time and thanks for the comment 😊!
I live in Houston and went to college in Monroe Louisiana. I’ve been to Ghana once and felt so free and like a human being for the first time in my like. Can’t wait to go back and take my son. America is exhausting. Even in Houston as a realtor I always have to “look” a certain way. I’m dog tired mentally every day I get home.
I'm a realtor as well, why stay?
Right, leaving soon as I can
I hope you and your son can come to Ghana soon! 🙌🏾♥️ I’m from Austin & I agree with you totally….
you shirt plus necklace and bracelet combination is beautiful, that is why l guess everyone was looking at you.
Ayo- I can relate to what you are saying about being in the store. I experienced the same being in the store, the cashier greeted the Caucasian man in front of me and the one after me. It’s very sad to see this in 2021! Stay well and safe! Thanks for sharing!
TY (Gratitude) for this video.
I’m in Texas, & I pray to God one ☝️ day I could move
over there 👉 too!
wow! it just reinforced your reasons for leaving the states and moving to the wonderful Africa Congrads for making such an intelligent move God Bless you all
That's great sisi. So where in Africa would you like to visit? If Ghana 🇬🇭, then don't worry. I'll help you around, no ulterior motive intended here ok. Thx
My 12 year old nephew was visiting me from Jamaica years ago and I was so anxious I wouldn't let him out of my site. He's never experienced prejudice. I had to tell him some people won't like him because of his color.
He said 'why. What have I done ?".
I had to explain the system here to him.
It's an awfully feeling to be on pins and needles.
@Eileen Watt -How unfortunate and thanks for the comment 😊!
I would love to visit and possibly live in Africa!💕💕💕
@Cathy Bozeman - Everything you could imagine is here so come visit and thanks for the comment 😊!
Beautiful couple. Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
Oh my goodness I can so relate. I’m Ghanaian living in the US and I feel like I never get greeted by cashiers. I thought it was just me. 🙁
SO WHAT THAT YOU ARE NOT GREATED ? DOES THAT TAKEAWAY FROM FROM YOUR ENJOYMENT OF LIFE ? ARE YOU ANY LESS THAN A HUMAN BEING? BLESSINGS .
No one is making you stay. Go back to happy Ghana
@@glenoneill3950 obviously…there is one people group that have to constantly be praised,acknowledged, or they cry. Sick of it. And they Never go back where they came from.
@@darant3673 Insecurity.
@@darant3673 I AM NOT QUALIFIED TO SAY WHO NEEDS MENTAL HELP. IF THEY CHOOSE TO PLAY THE VICTIM, SO BE IT, BLESSINGS TO THEM.
I'm a mid 40s white guy from the US Midwest, but did live for 2 years in China where I, of course, stood out from the crowd. I'm sure it's definitely not comparable to feeling like a black person in the US, and it has its share of humorous and annoying experiences, but I definitely feel that a person can learn and grow a lot about living for an extended period of time in a context where one is a minority.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Your kids are so sweet!
I just want to say hi. I met you [Ayo] in the airport. I was so excited to see you. Hope you're well.
I love love love listening to you guys… I am making my move to Cape Town SA in the next year… thank you for sharing your story…
My late Mother and Grandmother made the trip to Ghana back in the 90's , I would like to make the trip myself someday that would be my bucket list!
Awesome. Welcome home. Even though with many challenges yet you have love your home Ghana. We love you too brother, uncle and auntie. We pray with you as you go back America. Protection we seek till you come home to Ghana.
Welcome back, nice to see u back again. God will bless all your efforts
So nice of you!
I felt sad watching this today , how your visit back to your former home was so uncomfortable and in this day and age it completely defies my mind. We all want to be inclusive and i keep praying that one day soon the world can start being so and celebrating our uniqueness
Thank you once again for an insightful video
@jodyjakes
Your comments made me shed few tears. I hope and pray that we may be able to live that promise one day, even if we are not here others may live that experience. Racism is evil and destructive.
Amerikkka is racist.
Sadly, some people's vitality is based on telling themselves that they are victims, even when there is no evidence to that effect.
@11:00 I've had that same experience when shopping, however, I walked back and told the cashier she had terrible customer service.
@FarmerVee -A shame they still stuck on color and thanks for the comment 😊!
One way to handle it is to write an email to corporate. They’ll get that worker straight right away.
WOW thank you for sharing glad you are back in Ghana ☺️
The very first thing that caught my eye was the design of Tony's shirt.Incredible piece of art!
I agree. 👌🏾 I’d like to see the whole front & back of his shirt. I’ll check out the shirt link in the video description.
I agree. I’d like to see the whole front & back of his shirt. I’ll check out the shirt link in the video description.
@@harrietjohnson1930 I've got some African print and I'll get some tailor to make me something similar for Christmas :-)
I didn't recognize it until I read your comment...yea, nice design....
Hey you guys yajj has been on my mind. I'm so so glad yall had a good transition back to Ghana our peoples
Wow. Ya'll got in and out of here quickly. Thank God. About those microaggressions, there's nothing "micro" about them. They are done with the intent of psychologically breaking you down, from the time you're a kid on up. I recognized this as a teen, so i developed a shield of little microaggressions of my own. Now, I have fun with it like Phil Scott. Enjoy your best life. God Bless.
ALL MICROAGGRESSIONS ARE SELF CREATED, IN ONE'S MIND.......THEY CAN BE VALUABLE LESSONS IN BEING RESILIENT.......RISE ABOVE IT OR PLAY THE VICTIM......BLESSINGS..
@@glenoneill3950 Nope. Wrong. These aggressions are real, and there are victims who don't "play" at being victims. Children, for example. For you to say "all" is stupid and-above all-tricky. Nice try, but try again. What I'm saying is they are real, you just have to know how to overcome them, and not become a victim psychologically.
@@otsuspyre1841 VICTIMHOOD IS LEARNED BEHAVIOR. A "VICTIM" IS NOT AWARE OF BEING A "VICTIM"......UNTIL SOCIETY SAYS THEY ARE. MICROAGGRESSIONS CAN BE A SIGN OF LOW SELF ESTEEM. LACK OF SELF LOVE. SEEKING AND WANTING APPROVAL FROM OTHERS, INCLUDING HYPERSENSITIVITY. COMPARING ONE'S SELF TO OTHERS.
MY AGRUMENT IS NOT WHETHER MICROAGGRESIONS ARE REAL OR NOT, IT IS THAT IT IS CREATED BY THE PERSON EXPERIENCING IT.
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Love Tony’s shirt … wow u rock that shirt
Welcome back … the best couples in Africa
14:20 was everything. I’ve just migrated from La to Tx and every time I go home to La to see my family I am continually wowed by the brainwashed behavior. Thank you both for “the real”.
Many of us as ADOS don’t realize we are under curses of Deuteronomy because of who we are descendants of in Africa.
It’s worldwide- we are scattered to the four corners of the earth.
@Dona_Grace Williams - Definitely a culture shock and thanks for the comment 😊!
I couldn't take the south racist mentally they have confederate flags no unity everyone giving bad advice being kept in a jar with the slave mentality from Texas to Carolina was like stepping in a Time Warp in California as a black man there is no place I can't go from San Diego to the oregon-california Border half the South is off-limits for black Americans
@@lavoyjohnson7427 They are lynching us in California and wasn’t George Floyd up north in Minnesota?
@@lavoyjohnson7427 Right, it really is all over the south,with so few of us being conscious of it. But they say the willie lynch letter was made up🤔
I became aware of the same issues when I went back to the States. Going back to the states after living abroad for 5 years was one of the toughest things I ever done. Psychologically I went through hell being back there and feeling the sting of being “black” again. Thankfully I left about 6 months ago and do not ever want to return. I feel soooooo sorry for blacks living there. They just don’t know just how bad it is for them. I don’t care what you have to do to leave that country as a black person just do it.
Absolutely correct, they are conditioned to that treatment and some still think its land of honey.
Send us a boat 🛶😭
What country do you live in now?
@@harvest-min1825 CONDITION BY WHO ? VICTIMHOOD MINDSET. GIVING AWAY ONE'S POWER. LIVING WHILE "BLACK".....IN A SELF CREATED BOX OF THE MIND....BLESSINGS.
@@tandt7694 I’m currently in Turkey for a bit, was in Portugal before here.
Hello, I appreciate how open the 2 of you are about your experiences and feelings. I hope people really get how you 2 are putting yourselves out there. Being in the public eye is not always easy. You are providing an invaluable service. You 2 are also good role models for black couples, very nice to see.
Thanks so much for that @De C, really appreciate it 😉!
Very sad that you couldn't just come back to America and enjoy your experience and show the great experiences of family and culture that are here. But, your truth is yours to share. I'm happy that you were able to leave the USA and find solace in Ghana. No one should feel that way about where they were born. But like the saying says, "Home is where the heart is" and your home is definitely in Ghana. Love your shirt, Tony.
I am sooooo glad you are raising your sons away from that foolishness.
Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable about your experience. It really makes me sad to see how we have been so conditioned to being treated like second class citizens. You don't even realize it until you leave the states and you come to Ghana and people see your humanity first and not color. I really enjoy your videos❤
I'm so glad you live in Ghana. It sounds like perfect place for you. Please stay there since it makes you so happy.
The micro aggressions in the states are very evident when you leave the country. I am in Japan and notice it all the time whenever I return to the US. It’s really interesting and sad. That’s why I encourage our brothers and sisters to leave the country for a while. You really don’t notice it until you are out of it.
Allyn how to how do you like living in Japan just wondering because I want to leave the states
@@cindy7792000able I really like Japan. I’ve been here a total of nearly 10 years. My experiences have been very positive. There is a FB group of Black Women in Japan. You can get a great deal of insight from the group.
@@msallyntalkin thanks
I love going to Japan. True, they have there little xenophobia, but the experience is nothing like the USA. I've been as far up as Semboku, down to Kyuushuu.
WHAT MICRO AGGRESSIONS?.....ENLIGHTEN ME......LETS TALK......BLESSINGS.
It’s funny because this is the experience of many black, especially African immigrants when they first come to the U.S. This is why traveling is so important.
I am a white man, but I hope all of Central Africa becomes more develop then even the USA!
I wish you both luck and hope that your lives and others around you are successful!
Ghana is NOT in Central Africa. It's in West Africa. You're thinking Rwanda, the Congo, Angola, etc.
White man, SHHHH!
Ian Lewis ...USA is developed but look how screwed up the country is. People are angry and strung out on drugs, killing themselves and others, just miserable and hateful. I rather live in a less developed country and have a peace of mind!
@@angeebb3080 Yes! This is not how and for who the country was made and since baby boomers generations the things has been destroy and level of education and culture too. You are very accommodating today and you only know how to complain.
My question is WHY ON EARTH do some people always have to identify that they are WHITE when they make a comment? Who cares!
I’m looking forward to joining you or finding life outside of the USA. I’ve been to several European countries and even there I felt more human than I do here. Thanks 🙏🏼 for the insight of what it will be like living amongst people who doesn’t have a racial overtone.
We like to go to Hawaii for our Visa runs, it's way more laid back on the islands.😄
TO👏🏾NY👏🏾! Your shirt is 🔥🔥
You always deliver truth with humour and leave a smile on my face. Thanks for the honesty and I hope more AA brothers and sisters experience the Continental Africa feeling of wholeness.
Thanks so much for that @African Adage, really appreciate it 😉!
This reminds me of why I left America 23 years ago after my graduate school and returned to Kenya. Racism is a real burden. But Africa also has its issues like tribalism bribery corruption. Still its not worse than racism.
@Mo on the Go - Yes, better than racism and thanks for the comment 😊!
Every place in the world has their problems too
Wow! You guys picked up on that treatment of being Black in America. I call them out when they do that to me on the spot! But I know how you feel and I am so sorry that you had to come back to America to relive that treatment. Thank you guys for sharing truth! Almost sounds like they are trying to put us back into Slavery! That will never happen again! No more Willie Lynch Theory for these Black citizens. Stay safe and stay blessed. Amen
Yes, silence isn’t helpful.
Love this video everything you have said is so true. I have and to some extent am still experiencing this.
I really thank you guys for talking on this subject I have visited Ghana one time and Lagos Nigeria two times always have a great time when I visit when I return to the states I start thinking about my color and the police officers soon as I got off the plane self-conscious thank you guys I really love the video
It's amazing how we are hated 😡 but now you had the real experience between the USA and ghana 🇬🇭 we are respected by our own in Africa! In the USA, not even black respect you! Thank god you feel at home in ghana 🇬🇭 stay safe, and thanks for sharing; I am glad 😆 to hear about all your experiences!
This was A great conversation you guys
Living in the US, I refuse to accept the ignorance of others as par for the course; if the opportunity presents itself I address it or respond in some way to let them know it’s not ok- so I’m not the only one feeling uncomfortable.
I understand exactly what you mean. It's sad😌
White guy, Never been to Ghana, but would love to go. Looks like a beautiful country, with a thriving, dynamic people.
@dutchboyslim -Very accepting people and thanks for the comment 😊!
nice observations I kinda feel what you are saying even though I only traveled outside of America one time to Tanzania in 2007 peace
I'm so sorry to hear this. Sorry you had to leave the country to feel respected. You are a cute couple. Blessings to you both.
Welcome back Ayo and Tony.
@Winifred Gorleku - Thanks Winifred and thanks for the comment 😊!
We look for white validation even when we don't realize that we do..
So true. We are programmed to be that way.
that was my thought.
@@tonymckinney1355 WHO OR WHAT PROGRAMED MANY AFRO PEOPLE TO THINK IN THIS MINDSET ?.......ENLIGHTEN ME....LET'S TALK.......BLESSINGS.
CHOICE MADE.
I've learned how to greet my Ghanaian friends in the US, due to your videos. I don't think we're 'black' in any other country other than the US.
Have you tried a German village town?
You are definitely black in the UK
@@f6876 Enslavement of African people is a part of their history and wealth. Although slavery was made illegal in the uk, ending white supremacy is an ongoing inside job of willing people.
The Objective One - Think again.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY "BLACK".....?.....ENLIGHTEN ME.....LETS TALK....BLESSINGS.
How unfortunate for the two of you. Thankfully, you were able to leave as soon as you did. If my headspace or experiences were consistently that heavy, I would not want to be here either. Whew! The primary thing I was able to relate to was the gun issue in Texas. I recently flew into Houston for a few hours and I actually saw a minister at a funeral with a holstered gun. I would never live in that state and I'm glad I don't have to.
Wow minister with a gun. That is horrible
@@mylesmills9666 It was very off-putting. I hate guns anyway, but in a church???? Madness.
Thankyou for your honesty and truth much love ❤️ and respect
Thanks so much for that @Canecia Assan, really appreciate it 😉!
Welcome back home guys
Been working in a corporate environment about 38 years..hoping to retire soon and ideally, want to visit the continent and hopefully move there to retire. It is truly exhausting; here no matter how hard you try to "do the right thing" (remember soldier story), they will always come after you; it is a sickness in them. I'll be 60 next year and I look forward to finally being free from them and enjoy being around my people and just being human.
I welcome you to Kenya with open arms. You will love it here
@@lambertmkz ty brother!!
You are really beautiful couple ...the pettiness of humans ..great how you graciously rise above it !!
Hmmmmm food for thought!!!! Hahahaha uncle Tony you are not going anywhere, we are here in Ghana with you!!!!
@christian francis wilson - Happy at home in Ghana and thanks for the comment 😊!
Always good to see y'all I see y'all had a very exciting experience back in the States LOL 😁 What I have seen from your videos and other videos of Ghana it is a big difference I'm looking forward to visiting Ghana so I could see for myself
Be very warm welcome to your motherland Ghana
Your videos are so powerful.
EVERY WORD THAT IS UTTERED CREATES ONE'S REALITY. BLESSINGS.
@Glen Oneill - Actions create reality for us and thanks for the comment 😊!
I'm black British - parents from Jamaica. My youngest brother once had to work in Boston, Massachutssetts for a while. When he came back he said it was the first time he felt he was 'black'. I live and work in The Netherlands, in a city that must be at least 97% white and I have never felt being 'black' here. I think America must be one Hell of a racist nation.
Boston? Say no more.
Greetings ; I think your responses to returning were perfectly logical and appropriate especially regarding your young sons. Moreover, I think the responses of the older black people you encountered in Louisiana were also logical . They don’t have the option of leaving their situation. Never question these responses ; I think they are signals from the Creator. Peace & Blessings you are a beautiful couple☮️🙏🏾
Just listening to the two of you reminded me of how we respect our culture in regards to respecting our elders.
Nice shirt Tony.
I'm very sorry you have felt lesser in your American cities you have lived in. I grew up in a neighborhood in Southeastern Washington and we had 6 Black families and a couple Latino families and we appreciated the diversity. In my neighborhood the only boy my age was Black and we became best friends. All during school my friend was always the popular kid and the cool kid and I was very pleased he was my friend. My father wasn't College educated and he worked for a PhD Black manager that were family friends of my parents. The sons of my father's Manager and friend were the neatest teenagers and both were babysitters of myself and my brothers growing up! My fathers PhD Black manager and friend always encouraged me to pursue Science and I really appreciated his encouragement and I became a well educated Staff Scientist!
I am following your journey in Ghana and I wish you both all the success and happiness!! Your such a cute couple and you have cute and intelligent children!!
All the Best from Washington State!!
We had another school shooting in Oxford Michigan, and now the parents are on the run.
So sad. Is a very depressing environment
@Nika Jones - School shootings are the norm in the US and people have accepted that madness. Glad Ghana is at 0 for school shootings and thanks for the comment 😊!
Well.... the president *did* say we were gonna go
*back to normal...*
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Oh, the ubiquitous micro aggressions! Not surprised -- the Black man's true humanity/worth can only be fully appreciated amongst his own people. And no, your education, income, profession etc. will not spare you the sting! Glad you are back to where you belong. Akwaaba.
It's the melanin, right? Or that less-atrophied pineal gland?
Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!
@@ExpatLifeGhana hey that's what "Dr" Frances Cress Welsing, famed afrocentric psychiatrist said. Watch some of her videos! She figured the whole race problem out! The problem with "white supremacy", is that it isn't "black supremacy" because of the melanin and pineal gland thing.
WHAT STING?
Listening to you guys l sense your happiness being bqck home and you have every right to be happy back home. Together we will a build a bright future for our kids but please don't go back for any stamp in your passport either go for your Ghanaian passport permanent stay
I’m glad you feel yourself in Gh -you guys have a wonderful family- may God bless you- thank you for sharing 💕
Whenever I am having my lunch, love to watch your wonderful program and stories.
I have always stated that if more African Americans wore African attire people would lose their minds. You are greeted lime that because that is how older people are treated, your age deserves respect.
Brethren I'm so envious(in a good way) of your family. I currently live here in the US and am I trying to find a way to move back. It's all so true, I wish you all the best in your new found home and look forward to joining you soon. Peace and love !
Thanks for posting again about your experiences. Seems like you guys experienced some type of reverse culture shock. However, I will say you two are selling Ghana in a very positive way. My comment/question to my household is, "What would it feel like to not be "Black"....to just be be human?" The race war in American is over kill and the media is pushing it big time. I'm sure Ghana has negatives, which you both have provided a vlog(s) about, yet man just the feeling of being away from this race war is a huge selling point! Looks as if the kids are doing well. Again I feel like I know you two at the point of like extended family. Please continue to post!
@Xenophile Sapiosexual - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.
The tribal war in Africa is even bigger with ten of thousands every yr losing their lives.
@@gibson2675 what tribal war. Who is tribal than the white race.
@@blackentrepreneur8564 oooo good point
11:40 experience that most times in Los Angeles grocery stores...west to east, the Black experience is pretty much the same across US.
Why continue to shop in such places? Surely, their are alternatives where your business is valued.
Wow, I see what you're saying. We all seem to have experienced this ridiculous silent treatment. SMH 😂😲
@@harrietjohnson1930 sometimes it's a convenience or most blacks work instead of owning 🤦🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
@@harrietjohnson1930 unfortunately, in Los Angeles there aren't accessible black-owned grocery stores to patron. So we are stuck with big chains like Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, and now big Latin American or Mexican chains like Vallarta. Unless we know the cashier from previous patronage, we now choose self-checkout to avoid obvious disrespect.
I have just subscribed to your channel, ayekoo
Hello from Houston, I hope to visit Ghana soon.
Your shirt is beautiful!
Wow welcome 🏡🏠 home. My beautifulpeople, looking great.....sweet home.....peace of mind.
I am so sorry that you had to come back here and experience what you did! I am from New York City and we experience a more subtle version of what you do in Texas. Your not being “Black” I
in Ghana struck a chord in me when I first heard you say it. There are so many negatives connected to living while African in the US, but the racial micro aggressions are some of the worst and unnecessary things to deal with. I am glad you made it back home safely and without major incident. 🤦🏾♂️
Love that print behind you
You are an inspirational couple. You love Ghana more than (many) Ghanaians love themselves.
Liessss. They love Ghana as well as every Ghanaian 🇬🇭. Don't forget,the wife is a Ghanaian
I live in a smaller Southern city. I think smaller city folks are generally more friendly. What you see as older blacks making themselves subservient is old style white~AA from when I grew up. It is just old style politeness in small cities. I have spent my life speaking to AA folks to say hey, how are you doing today, and getting a similar response to me as non AA. What I have noticed lately with younger blacks is that when I say hello in a store, the AA person looks hostile toward me sometimes. I was in grade school when desegregation happened, worked with AA people most of my life, and thought it was totally weird when my husband got a job up North where I saw almost no AA people, and heard more racist jokes up there than I ever did in my Southern home town. It is so complex. I have watched about a year of your channel in the last few weeks. So interesting to me. It makes me wish some rich folks like Bill Gates, President Obama, the people who put the BLM donations into fancy house and so many more would work together to give all AA a free trip to Ghana or a country in Africa so they could see it and feel it for themselves. As for me, as an old non AA, I will never have the money to travel. Like most lower to middle clsss Southerners that I have known…so, I guess I will just keep checking you two out😊 I think it is great you are showing people. I did not know about the Year of Return until one of you videos popped up in my YT feed suggestions. I had heard of Garvey years ago and Liberia but am too old to remember details.😂
I love you two so much and this channel is so interesting and engaging. I was raised by white parents who grew up in very different ethnic enclaves in very different parts of America... so I have no memory of not being interested in race, ethnicities, languages, and culture. This particular video reminds me of the contrast of me spending a semester in Chile then returning home. Culture shock both ways! Keep up the engaging content. - your white, middle-aged midwest fan :-)
Honestly, I feel EXACTLY the same way as this Brother! And, I always have...ALWAYS! Childish Gambino said best, "This is AMERICA!"
The microaggressions as well as the overt aggressions are real here (US). Overtime they compound and changes us. Conditioning.
@Viseral_Notion -Conditioning is a great word and thanks for the comment 😊!
CONDITIONING.....WHAT CONDITIONING?.......WHO OR WHAT IS DOING THIS......"CONDITIONING"........BLESSINGS.
@@glenoneill3950 this is really getting to you huh?
@@003faze WHAT IS ?
@@003faze Notice the aggression? Accents yet masks the aggression with "Blessings". That comment goes to fortify my point.
Living in America is like waiting for something to happen every second. I’ve been living among whites most of my life. I’m in my sixties now,so that’s a long time. I really don’t notice most things that happen. I guess because it is the norm. I did notice I was treated differently when I started wearing an Afro. I don’t care what they think unless they become aggressive. Thank God nothing has happen. I live my life as I please. And I ignore the idiots.
IGNORING THE IDIOTS......NOT GIVINGING YOUR POWER AWAY TO THE VICTIMHOOD MINDSET......NOT LIVING IN THE "BLACK" BOX.....A SELF CREATED PRISON OF THE ONES MIND. BLESSINGS
Auntie Ayo's facial expressions is everything. Lol stay blessed
I know, right!
Ayo...the differential customer treatment, I get it here in the UK 🇬🇧 all the time. You are in the queue and you see them ask everyone infront of you if they have a club card. 80% of the tine, I'm not asked. I have to volunteer that information as I need my points!
This is a good video. Very authentic love it.. lmao on the guns in Texas
@William Gates - The guns are a serious problem there now and thanks for the comment 😊!
As an older Caucasian man, I find it interesting how we get labeled. Black, White, Brown, Yellow how did this all get started. I know at a very young age this kind of people labeling was not part of my growing up. I’m labeled as white, but not included when others talk about people of color, why is that? I do like your show.
big hugs guys xo
Thank you for your input. I have been in American all my life. I was taught so many things by my step dad. I have felt all what you saying daily. Going into a. store making sure you get receipt in case you are accused of stealing. Watch liked you are criminal. I want to be in Ghana like right now. How do I contacted you all for help
@Harold L Harris Jr -Totally understand how you feel. You can connect with us through our website www.expatlifeghana.com and thanks for the comment 😊!
YOUR FEARS WAS SELF CREATED, MANIFESTING INTO YOUR REALITY AS EVENTS. BEING IN THE STORE FEELING UNEASE ......ALL CREATED BY THE MIND.......REMEDY.......DONT BE "BLACK" ...ANY WHERE......JUST BE........
I reside in the states and I understand what he meant about seeing older AA minimize their existence around caucasians. I’ve seen it often enough to I’m driven to address. I didn’t understand it as a child and I understand even less today.
I feel you Tony when spoke on the amount of respect you get in Africa as apposed to America. When you are respected, it lifts your spirit . Why would you want to leave that .I understand why you gonna be busy next year. 😆